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‘We’re Going to Shut It Down’
March 19, 2025
Nearly 60 days into his second term in office, Trump followed through on his campaign promise to dismantle the Department of Education. Now it’s up to Congress to decide if the agency will be abolished entirely.
Trump’s Demands to Columbia Reflect Assault on Higher Ed, Experts Say
March 14, 2025
The administration wants Columbia University to make sweeping changes to its discipline and admissions processes. Experts say the demands are overreaching.
Assessing the Damage After the Education Department’s Mass Layoffs
March 13, 2025
The Trump administration’s deep cuts at the department hit some offices harder than others, but the effects will likely be felt by students, families and institutions across the country.
USDA Suspends All Grants for University of Maine System
March 12, 2025
This is the second time in less than a week that the Trump administration has pulled funding from higher ed institutions suspected of not following his policies.