More of the agency's responsibilities are being handed off to other departments, which will take control of workforce programs, college access and child care.
Institutions that ignore today's trends will be stuck fighting over a flattening population of traditionally aged students, a report from Education Dynamics warns.
Advancements in artificial intelligence and virtual reality are expanding experiential learning opportunities in healthcare, cybersecurity and beyond—with a surprising layer of realism in a low-stakes setting.
Tribal college leaders say a recent federal funding boost doesn't ease fears about long-term U.S. financial commitments amid broader cuts. They worry ongoing instability threatens programs that sustain Native languages, culture and sovereignty.
The Trump administration's plan to cut $980 million from federal work study threatens a program that helps nearly 700,000 students stay enrolled. Experts warn the reductions could limit campus jobs vital to students' finances and success.
Some accreditation agencies acknowledge the process needs to evolve. But critics say the Trump administration is reshaping accreditation for political reasons, and risks undermining the legitimacy of the degrees colleges and universities award to students.
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College offers courses grounded in Indigenous traditions. Since the current administration began, federal funding for tribal colleges has become less stable, forcing administrators to reassess how to maintain regular operations.
