SS Higher Education Trends
Expected Trump order on Education Department’s future rattles advocates
Since congressional approval is needed to shut down the agency, experts say the more likely scenario is a combination of budget cuts and restructuring.
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Feb 6, 2025
Pell Grant program projected to end fiscal 2025 with $2.7B deficit
The funding shortfall could eventually threaten recipients’ eligibility or benefits, one student advocacy group warned.
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Feb 6, 2025
Hegseth bars ‘race-based’ admissions goals, DEI curriculum at military academies
The three colleges under the U.S. Department of Defense are also banned from teaching "gender ideology," as defined by recent executive orders.
By SS
Feb 5, 2025
Higher ed sees 4.3% jump in state funding for FY2025
Support for institutions is up by a third from five years ago, according to early data from the annual Grapevine report.
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Feb 5, 2025