Higher Education Trends: Key Insights & Analysis
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‘A shell of itself’: Federal judge pauses efforts to wind down Education Department
Higher education advocates praised the ruling, while the agency promised to immediately challenge the preliminary injunction.
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May 23, 2025
Trump administration revokes Harvard’s ability to enroll international students
Thousands of foreign students attending Harvard must now "transfer or lose their legal status," according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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May 23, 2025
McMahon defends $12B proposed cut to the Education Department
During a budget hearing, some Republicans indicated support for dismantling the agency, while Democrats panned the proposed cuts.
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May 22, 2025
Spring enrollment rises 3.2%, with community colleges leading the way
Every type of higher ed institution and most U.S. states saw headcount gains, new data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found.
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May 22, 2025