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With Grant Cuts, DOJ and Trump Are Pressuring UCLA to Make Deal
Like it did for prestigious private universities, the administration has cut off federal grants for UCLA, alleging it failed to address antisemitism. The UC system must tell the DOJ by today whether it wants to negotiate.
Higher Ed Lobbying Spending Rises
Top research universities increased lobbying expenditures in the second quarter ahead of the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which brought changes for the sector.
Abrupt Pause, Unpause of Grants Doesn’t End NIH Funding Concerns
As senators object to President Trump’s proposal to gut the National Institutes of Health’s budget for next fiscal year, questions linger over what’s happening with the money it’s currently supposed to be doling out.
Federal Actions Loom Large at NACUBO
Changes to student aid and tax policies as well as ongoing legal fights drove conversations at this year’s conference of college business officers as attendees gathered to address the moment.
Nearly 600 Duke Employees Take Buyouts
Columbia Deal a ‘Threat’ to Higher Ed, Experts Warn
The $221 million settlement extends beyond tackling antisemitism. Some experts said it’s an example of “coercion,” while others say Columbia had it coming.
College-Affiliated Public Media Stand to Lose Big Under Cuts
The Trump administration’s cuts to public radio and television may create news deserts and limit experiential learning opportunities for students.
Federal Grant Cuts Don’t Spare Red States, New Report Shows
The Center for American Progress says the Trump administration has targeted for termination more than 4,000 grants across over 600 institutions. Adjusting for statewide enrollment, South Dakota is hit harder than Massachusetts.