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An illustration of the Department of Education building being torn down.

Survey Shows Rising Concern Over Federal Aid Staff Cuts

The share of institutions reporting disruptions to financial aid operations is growing—a trend the Education Department calls a biased attempt to “preserve the status quo.”

People march outside, some carrying signs, one of which says, "Union Now!"

Strike Failed to Pressure Rochester Into Non-NLRB Election

Ph.D. student workers say they’re not planning to resume a walkout this fall after trying in the spring to push the university to host a private union election.

University of Pittsburgh students stand near a sign that says "Ask Me About Voting."

ED Clamps Down on Student Voting Work

The Department of Education released guidance Tuesday discouraging colleges from using Federal Work-Study funds to pay students to work on...
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with Secretary of Education Linda McMahon during an executive order signing ceremony in the Roosevelt Room of the White House.

New PSLF Rule Could Limit Debt Relief Access for Thousands

Student advocates and higher ed lobbyists fear the suggested changes could lead to a shortfall in employees to fill high-demand, low-wage jobs.

Todd Wolfson, a light-skinned man with curly salt-and-pepper hair, wearing a black collared shirt and speaking at a microphone

‘Higher Ed Alone Cannot Save Democracy’

More than a year into his presidency of the American Association of University Professors—including nearly seven months of Trump’s targeting of universities—Todd Wolfson is calling for a “multisector” fight that’s not just reactive.

Jayanta Bhattacharya, a man with silver hair and glasses wearing a suit and red tie

NIH Director Orders Review of All Current, Planned Research

The National Institutes of Health’s director ordered employees to “conduct an individualized review of all current and planned research activities,”...
Back of jacket that says "Police/ICE"

Another Florida College Signs Agreement With ICE

Florida State College at Jacksonville has signed an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to allow its campus police...
Attendees of SHEEO conference in the main ballroom

At SHEEO Conference, State Leaders Plot a Way Forward

Despite acknowledging a “radically different policy environment” in D.C., state commissioners and policy staff remain confident in the mission and value of higher ed.