SS Higher Education Trends

Lumina sets new postsecondary attainment goal with focus on college ROI

The influential nonprofit wants 75% of U.S. adults to have a postsecondary degree or credential that leads to “economic prosperity” by 2040.

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Trump administration launches review of Columbia University’s grants and contracts

The Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism is probing the institution’s funding over allegations it hasn’t protected Jewish students from harassment. 

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Education Department sued over cuts to teacher training grants

Three teacher preparation groups allege that the agency’s recent termination of three federal grant programs approved by Congress is unlawful.

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Education Department Q&A clarifies DEI restrictions

The agency's new document appeared to ease some of the strictest aspects of its February letter taking aim at colleges' diversity initiatives.

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