Many of the agency’s offices and programs are codified in federal law, raising questions about how much McMahon can reduce the department without Congress.
Scholars Share Stories of Losing Federal Grants
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Ohio and Kentucky Ban DEI, Reduce Tenure Protections
Ohio and Kentucky joined the list of states where Republican-controlled legislatures have adopted new laws targeting DEI or regulating higher education in ways many faculty oppose. The Buckeye State also banned faculty strikes.
Tribal Colleges Fear for Their Federal Funding
As the Trump administration slashes government spending, some tribal college leaders are preparing for the worst.
How Researchers Could Get Their Canceled NIH Grants Back
The National Institutes of Health terminated numerous federal research grants that officials say no longer align with the agency’s priorities. But experts see multiple avenues to appeal the NIH’s decisions.
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Preserving AI
Future scholars will need an enduring digital record of AI technology, Thomas Padilla writes.
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Adam Pierson Milano offers advice for student affairs professionals charged with responding to student crises.
Ep. 149: Voices of Student Success: Helping Gen Z Navigate Future Careers
Examining the issues young people face as they approach the next chapter of their lives amid global changes.
Ep. 148: Cuts to the Education Department, an Ultimatum for Columbia and ICE Arrests
The Trump administration hits higher education on multiple fronts through executive orders, threats and demands.
The Tricky Relationship Between Assessment and Learning
Hear three US academic experts discuss what role assessment should play in higher education and how it can be improved.
Why We Need Interdisciplinarity in Teaching and Research
Interdisciplinary thinking is crucial to addressing complex questions but how should it work in practice? Two leading academic proponents of cross-disciplinary working draw on their own groundbreaking scholarship to explain.
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