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Leadership & Policy

Historic First Black Librarian of Congress Ousted by White House

As the premier research library for Congress and the nation, the Library of Congress has historically maintained a degree of independence from political interference.

Leadership & Policy

Florida Dreamers Seek Tuition Relief as Legislative Session Extends

With extended legislative session, advocates push for amendment to in-state tuition repeal that would allow current undocumented students to complete degrees at promised rates.

Institutions

Arizona Governor Signs Bill Banning Campus Encampments Amid National Protests

Under the law, university administrators are required to take immediate action when encampments appear on campus.

Leadership & Policy

Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Financial Insecurity Among STEM Researchers

The Relieving Economic Strain to Enhance American Resilience & Competitiveness in Higher Education & Research Act would require federal research agencies to implement policies addressing financial instability among these early-career scientists.

Leadership & Policy

Department of Education Relaxes Accreditation Change Rules, Raising Quality Concerns

The U.S. Department of Education will eliminate the rigorous review process previously required for colleges and universities seeking to change accreditors, a move critics warn could undermine educational quality standards.

Leadership & Policy

Senate Democrats Challenge Administration on International Student Visa Revocations

A group of 36 Democratic senators is pressing the Trump administration to reconsider its recent actions revoking international student visas and terminating Student Exchange and Visitor Information System (SEVIS) records.

Leadership & Policy

NSF Director Resigns Amid White House Budget Cuts and Staff Reduction Directives

The White House ordered the leader to accept a 55% cut to the agency's $9 billion budget next year and fire half its 1700-person staff.

Leadership & Policy

Federal Court Blocks Education Department's Diversity Directive, Marking Victory for Academic Freedom Advocates

Judge's ruling preserves DEI initiatives in educational institutions while litigation proceeds.

HBCUs

Trump Signs Executive Order Establishing White House Initiative on HBCUs

The order also establishes the President's Board of Advisors on HBCUs within the Department of Education.

Leadership & Policy

Harvard Challenges Federal Funding Freeze in Response to Campus Policy Demands

Harvard University has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's freeze of more than $2.2 billion in federal research grants.

Leadership & Policy

Education Researchers Sue to Save Institute of Education Sciences

Education researchers filed a lawsuit to halt what they describe as the unlawful dismantling of the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), the research arm of the Department of Education.

Students

Michigan Governor Signs Directive to Boost Men's Access to Education and Training

Whitmer signed an executive directive Wednesday aimed at increasing men's access to skills training and higher education, citing concerns about educational disparities affecting male students.

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