Higher Education Trends: Key Insights & Analysis

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Tennessee State operations get $96M boost from reallocated state funds

Tennessee's comptroller cited his confidence in the beleaguered university's current leadership team when signing the deal Tuesday.

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Tracking the Trump administration’s moves to cap indirect research funding

We’re keeping tabs on the agencies that have tried to limit reimbursement for overhead costs to 15% — and the legal challenges against them. 

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Senate panel’s proposal would hike endowment tax less than House bill

The chamber’s Finance Committee proposed an 8% top rate — much lower than the 21% rate passed by House lawmakers. 

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AAUP and AFT appeal after judge tosses lawsuit over canceled Columbia funds

The judge ruled that the unions lacked standing to sue and sided with the Trump administration’s case.

logo.png  By SS  Jun 18, 2025