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A photo illustration of shadow being cast over a headstone with the U.S. Department of Education seal and a date line labeled "1979-202?."
A photo illustration of shadow being cast over a headstone with the U.S. Department of Education seal and a date line labeled "1979-202?."

Under McMahon, ED Is Diminished but Not Dead, Experts Say

November 3, 2025

Inside Higher Ed spoke with more than a dozen politicians, higher education experts and former department employees; their thoughts on the agency’s status varied, but many tried to remain hopeful.

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, an older white woman with short blond hair, wearing a light-colored suit.
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, an older white woman with short blond hair, wearing a light-colored suit.

Education Dept. Finalizes PSLF Rule Limiting Who Gets Forgiveness

October 31, 2025

The department says fewer than 10 employers will be affected a year, but advocates fear the rule could set “a troubling precedent.”

Illustration showing Donald Trump's face and a gavel
Illustration showing Donald Trump's face and a gavel
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem listens to President Donald Trump. She is in focus and he is in the foreground, blurry.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem listens to President Donald Trump. She is in focus and he is in the foreground, blurry.
A photo of pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Manchester.
A photo of pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Manchester.
An excited medical graduate with a $200,000 price tag hanging off their graduation tassel.
An excited medical graduate with a $200,000 price tag hanging off their graduation tassel.

Searching for Compromise on Student Loan Caps

October 28, 2025

Talks over which graduate programs qualify for more loans resume next week. The Education Department and higher ed negotiators remain far apart on the best solution.

A flag with an M flies above a brick building
A flag with an M flies above a brick building
Statue of Thomas Jefferson stands in front of the Rotunda at the University of Virginia
Statue of Thomas Jefferson stands in front of the Rotunda at the University of Virginia

What Did the University of Virginia Agree To?

October 24, 2025

One legal expert told Inside Higher Ed that the flagship institution essentially agreed to be bound by what was nonbinding guidance.