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Linda McMahon at RNC
Linda McMahon at RNC

Trump Picks McMahon as Education Secretary

November 13, 2024

The former WWE executive has served on the board of Sacred Heart University since 2004 but has few other ties to higher ed.

An illustration showing Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in a split screen
An illustration showing Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in a split screen

The Stakes for Higher Ed on Election Night

November 5, 2024

In a consequential election for higher ed, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump promise very different futures for colleges and universities.

An illustration showing a wrecking ball hitting the Education Department building facade
An illustration showing a wrecking ball hitting the Education Department building facade

Republicans Could Abolish the Education Department. How Might That Work?

November 4, 2024

Trump and his allies want to dismantle the 45-year-old agency. But doing so would be more complicated than they say.

An illustration showing the book cover of Smart University and a headshot of Lindsay Weinberg
An illustration showing the book cover of Smart University and a headshot of Lindsay Weinberg

Students Under More Surveillance Than Ever

October 25, 2024

A new book from a Purdue University professor outlines how universities’ embrace of some digital technology tools is reinforcing racial and economic inequities.

A sign that says Early voting available here stands on a sidewalk
A sign that says Early voting available here stands on a sidewalk

Democrats Launch Ad Campaign at 30 Colleges

October 23, 2024

The six-figure campaign includes fliers, posters and ads on buses and kiosks and is the latest signal that the party views college students as key to its success this fall.