SS Higher Education Trends
Federal judge orders OCR to reinstate laid-off employees — for now
The reduction in force left the office "incapable of addressing the vast majority" of complaints, the ruling said.
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Jun 27, 2025
Judge strikes down National Science Foundation’s 15% funding cap for research overhead
With the new ruling, efforts to cap research overhead reimbursement have now been blocked at four federal agencies.
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Jun 26, 2025
University of Connecticut eyes workforce cuts to manage funding shortfalls
Faced with cuts to state and federal funding, leaders are clamping down on hiring and reviewing temporary positions, along with other austerity measures.
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Jun 26, 2025
Columbia College Chicago lays off 20 faculty members
The cuts come as the private nonprofit attempts to “invest in areas that correspond to strong student demand,” one official told the campus community.
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Jun 25, 2025