Leadership & Policy

Leadership & Policy

Education Department Announces $1.16 Billion in New Funding Amid Controversial MSI Grant Cuts

The new funding package includes $500 million for charter schools—the largest investment ever in the Charter Schools Program—alongside $495 million for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and more than $160 million for American history and civics education programs.

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A Perfect Storm: Higher Ed Faces New Headwinds as Academic Year Begins

Federal loan caps and research funding uncertainty have created unprecedented challenges for graduate programs.

Leadership & Policy

Trump Administration Cuts $350 Million in Grants to Minority-Serving Colleges

Plans are underway to eliminate federal support that colleges use to educate students from underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds.

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College Board Ends Tool That Helped Colleges Find Disadvantaged Students

The decision comes amid Trump administration pressure and scrutiny from conservative groups.

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House Appropriators Propose 15% Cut to Education Funding, Eliminating Key Student Aid Programs

The proposed bill would reduce discretionary education funding to $66.7 billion, representing a $12.1 billion cut from fiscal year 2025 levels.

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Education Department Promises On-Time FAFSA Launch After Years of Delays

Secretary McMahon credits technical expertise and early beta testing for successful October 1 rollout.

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Trump Administration's Higher Education Policies Drive Sharp Decline in College Graduate Support

Trump's approval rating among college graduates plummeted from 34% in June to just 28% by August, with disapproval climbing to 70%.

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Texas A&M Doctoral Student Remains in ICE Detention as Immigration Crackdown Spreads Fear Across Campuses

Tae Heung "Will" Kim's case highlights broader threats to international students under current administration policies.

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George Mason University President Refuses Federal Demand for Civil Rights Apology

An apology, the letter contends, would constitute an admission of unlawful conduct, potentially exposing the university and its board to legal liability "for conduct that did not occur under the Board's watch."

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Education Department to Restore Civil Rights Staff Following Court Order

The reinstatement comes amid ongoing litigation challenging the administration's decision to eliminate 1,300 positions across the Education Department, including the closure of seven of OCR's 12 regional offices.

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ASALH Condemns White House Directive to Review Smithsonian Museums, Calls for Resistance

The controversy highlights ongoing tensions over how American history is taught and presented in educational and cultural institutions, with particular focus on narratives involving slavery, civil rights, and systemic racism.

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Senate Democrats Demand Answers as Trump Administration Suspends Student Loan Forgiveness for Millions

Democrats have accused the Department of Education of misleading Congress and failing to notify the 3 million borrowers enrolled in IBR about the suspension, which affects those who have been making payments for 20 to 25 years.

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