Education Secretary Linda McMahon defended the Trump administration's proposed 15% cut to the Education Department's budget during a heated House hearing, framing it as part of the agency's "final mission" to return control to the states and shrink federal oversight.

Date &amp; Time: Wednesday, June 18 at 12 p.m. ET <br><br> In this podcast, an expert in the field will reveal how institutions are enhancing security, improving the student experience, and reducing administrative burdens without complex IT overhauls.

College towns are struggling as shrinking enrollment leaves campuses and local businesses empty. Once-thriving communities built around higher education are now facing economic decline and closures.

Research universities preparing for significant budget cuts could be squeezed even further by the increasing costs of supplies due to President Donald Trump's tariffs, one procurement expert says.