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DHS Targeted Students for Protected Speech
Newly unsealed court documents show that the federal government arrested and attempted to deport international scholars based solely on their pro-Palestinian activism.
Universities Count the Cost, One Year Into Trump’s Second Term
Some of president’s most audacious cuts have been scaled back or suspended, but a year of turmoil is beginning to show in institutions’ bottom lines.
Higher Ed Urged to ‘Stand Up’ to Government Attacks
A panel of legal experts and a higher ed leader called on colleges to form coalitions against violations of free speech on campus and to protect the values of higher education.
Higher Ed Spent Millions on Lobbying in 2025
Research universities lobbied Congress on sweeping policy changes, fended off restrictions on international students and shaped policy on financial aid, AI and other issues.
Iowa Lawmakers Advance Bill to Eliminate Student Seat on Board of Regents
High-Stakes Policy Talks Shed Light on ED’s Playbook
In negotiating loan caps, a Pell Grant expansion and accountability measures, the Education Department made few concessions and yet secured unanimous agreement. Here’s how they did it.
Education Dept. Drops Appeal of Court Order Blocking Anti-DEI Guidance
First Amendment advocates and higher ed leaders are declaring victory, and some say it’s the “final defeat” of Trump’s attempt to rid colleges of race-based student supports.
