Higher Education Trends: Key Insights & Analysis
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McMahon confirmation as education secretary advances to full Senate
Democrats opposing the nomination voiced concerns about calls for the closure of the U.S. Department of Education.
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Feb 22, 2025
NLRB rescinds stack of Biden-era enforcement memos
The affected documents include a 2021 memo stating that certain NCAA college athletes should be considered employees.
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Feb 22, 2025
This week in 5 numbers: Education Department’s DEI crackdown sparks outcry
We’re rounding up recent stories, from a letter attempting to prohibit colleges’ diversity initiatives to an analysis of graduates’ earnings over time.
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Feb 22, 2025
Colleges tighten budgets amid NIH funding uncertainty
From hiring freezes to spending cuts, research universities are trying to manage their finances amid a fluid and harrowing situation.
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Feb 21, 2025