Students sue US Department of Defense for removing books in military-run schools
REUTERS — A dozen students in U.S. Defense Department schools sued, opens new tab the department and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday for book removals and curriculum changes following executive orders from President Donald Trump, an advocacy group said.
Read More about Students sue US Department of Defense for removing books in military-run schoolsHow new federal policies are making it harder to have demographic parity among faculty
INSIDE HIGHER ED — The professoriate doesn’t demographically represent the U.S.—or the college student—population. The government’s anti-DEI crusade threatens efforts to address that.
Read More about How new federal policies are making it harder to have demographic parity among facultyFederal funding freeze impacts agricultural research at universities
REUTERS — From its earliest days in 1906, when the University of California secured a small stretch of fertile soil in the state’s Central Valley, a quiet promise took root – that this place, originally called University Farm, would someday grow mighty.
Read More about Federal funding freeze impacts agricultural research at universitiesA look at federal higher education policy moves
THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION — President Trump’s administration has swiftly sought to advance major changes across higher education, such as eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts on campuses; punishing individuals and institutions over allegations of antisemitism; and laying off thousands of employees in the Education Department.
Read More about A look at federal higher education policy movesFederal student loan programs likely to change significantly
CNBC — The Trump administration recently announced it would begin a process of overhauling the country’s $1.6 trillion federal student loan system.
Read More about Federal student loan programs likely to change significantlyHouse democrats propose bill to codify student loan repayment programs
YAHOO!FINANCE — Can the SAVE student loan plan be saved? Democratic lawmakers are attempting a rescue.
Read More about House democrats propose bill to codify student loan repayment programsFederal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program will limit eligibility for borrowers
FORBES — As the Trump administration moves forward to create new rules that could significantly narrow eligibility for a popular federal student loan forgiveness program, millions of borrowers could wind up getting denied relief.
Read More about Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program will limit eligibility for borrowersForeign students face legal troubles as student visas are revoked
INSIDE HIGHER ED — As of April 18, over 240 colleges and universities have identified 1,550-plus international students and recent graduates who have had their legal status changed by the State Department.
Read More about Foreign students face legal troubles as student visas are revokedFederal government terminates legal status of some college students
AP NEWS — A crackdown on foreign students is alarming college leaders, who say the Trump administration is using new tactics and vague justifications to push some students out of the country.
Read More about Federal government terminates legal status of some college studentsAmerican Council on Education releases statement demanding clarity on student visa revocations
ACE — In an April 4 letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, the associations cited growing concern over visa cancellations that appear to be tied to social media activity, political expression, or minor infractions.
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