Evolving guidance from the Education Department shut two students out of federal student loans. “It really feels like someone’s stabbing you,” one mom told Inside Higher Ed.

In a 10-to-6 vote, the council scrapped a long-standing requirement that law schools “demonstrate by concrete action a commitment to diversity and inclusion.”

Brown University leaders’ response to the alleged cheating incident has been “meek,” the professor said.

At least 12 colleges and universities from coast to coast will host international players as they prepare to compete on soccer’s biggest stage.

As the reality TV series reaches the finale of its 50th season, Inside Higher Ed spoke to more than half a dozen faculty contestants about what drew them to the show and how they’ve incorporated their...

Trump’s Justice Department has ramped up enforcement of the Supreme Court ban on race-conscious admissions practices. Its UCLA finding shows what could be in store for other universities under investi...

Under the final rule, the agency is sticking with its plan to categorize 11 degree programs as professional, giving them access to the $200,000 limit.

A fraction of the number of college and university leaders have a seat at the negotiating table compared to a similar rule-making effort in 2019, an Inside Higher Ed analysis finds.

Current and former employees say some ED staffers are sharing desks and that the administration has added cubicles in recent months.

The top higher ed official, Nicholas Kent, flaunted the speed and breadth of the administration’s higher ed reforms in a room full of skeptical sector leaders.

Diversity advocates say the courts have been clear—Trump has no justification to ban DEI. But other legal experts say the administration has plenty of other tools it can use to accomplish the same goa...

If Congress doesn’t add money to the Federal Student Aid account by Sept. 30, students could face dramatic grant cuts or eligibility restrictions.

Democratic lawmakers pushed for several guardrails in an attempt to restrict how the White House doles out federal funds.

The government shutdown should be brief, and higher ed advocates see a number of wins in the legislation to fund the Education Department and other agencies.

ED officials have said for months that they want to tackle the regulations governing accreditors. A Monday announcement offers more specifics on their agenda.

The killings by federal agents in Minneapolis have fueled demonstrations. Area institutions are stepping up security, moving classes online and more.

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.

Financial aid administrators are upset that the Education Department has not scheduled its annual training for them. But one official says it’s now slated for March.

Social media critics have focused on the fact that certain female-dominated careers, like nursing, are “no longer” recognized as professional. But the term didn’t mean much before Congress passed new ...

In a recording obtained by Inside Higher Ed, the secretary explained why she’s moving several grant programs to other federal agencies and how it could benefit students.

Numerous higher ed leaders, advocates and politicians weighed in on McMahon’s plan to ship several ED programs to other agencies. Here’s a snapshot of what they said.

Trump officials are reportedly planning to enact a number of agreements Tuesday that could send key ED responsibilities to other agencies.

The Department of Education released its latest proposal Wednesday for determining which post-baccalaureate degree programs get access to what amount of federal loans under Congress’ One Big Beautiful...

But some industries such as aviation are still pushing to get included in the department’s final definition for professional programs.

Inside Higher Ed spoke with more than a dozen politicians, higher education experts and former department employees; their thoughts on the agency’s status varied, but many tried to remain hopeful.

Three nonprofit legal organizations say their caseload has ramped up significantly since Trump took office. But so has public support for their work.

Inside Higher Ed spoke with a leading advocate for students with learning disabilities to hear what the consequences will be across colleges and universities.

The scheduled meeting follows increasingly forceful pushback to the wide-ranging proposal.

In an email to committee members Tuesday, department officials said the meeting will now take place in December.

The Trump administration threatened to lay off federal workers because of the government shutdown. An unspecified number of employees got pink slips Friday.

The department made some progress toward its student loan overhaul in negotiated rule making, but big questions remain about borrower limitations and repayment plans.

One legal group is preparing to challenge the Trump administration’s action in court, staffers say.

Nonprofits that advocate for first-gen students say that without the federally funded programs, college could become unattainable for hundreds of thousands of students.

Nonprofits that advocate for first-gen students say that without the federally funded programs, college could become unattainable for hundreds of thousands of students.

A university spokesperson says Kirk was shot during an event held by his group, Turning Point USA. He’s in surgery.

The cancellation is just the latest of many incidents at colleges across the country and reflects how Trump’s anti-DEI crackdown is affecting Black students.

The cancellation is just the latest of many incidents at colleges across the country and reflects how Trump’s anti-DEI crackdown is affecting Black students.