SS Higher Education Trends

This week in 5 numbers: Harvard comes under scrutiny of Trump administration

We’re rounding up recent stories, from one Ivy League university facing a multibillion-dollar federal review to another losing its president in under a year.

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Education Department plans to propose regulatory changes to student aid programs

The agency said it is seeking public feedback, including for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and two income-driven repayment plans.

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Scholar warns of chilling speech in higher ed after NYU canceled her presentation

A prominent physician said university administrators nixed the event over concerns some material might be considered antisemitic and anti-government.

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More colleges are creating homeless liaison roles. Here’s why.

The workers act as a point person for students experiencing homelessness, helping with everything from applying for financial aid to finding housing. 

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