A look at how higher endowment taxes could affect universities
HIGHER ED DIVE — So far during President Donald Trump’s second term, the administration’s primary financial impact on higher education has been cutting funding to institutions and the sector.
Read More about A look at how higher endowment taxes could affect universitiesAmerican Association of University Professors Middle East studies group sues federal government over deportations
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Accusing the Trump administration of creating a “climate of repression and fear on university campuses,” two faculty groups sued the federal government Tuesday to stop the president’s efforts to deport noncitizen students and faculty who have participated in pro-Palestinian protests.
Read More about American Association of University Professors Middle East studies group sues federal government over deportationsA look at current lawsuits over federal education policies
THE HILL — The Trump administration’s request for the Supreme Court to intervene in a fight over federal teacher development grants has elevated an expanding series of legal battles implicating the administration’s sweeping shifts in education policy.
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INSIDE HIGHER ED — Many of the agency’s offices and programs are codified in federal law, raising questions about how much McMahon can reduce the department without Congress.
Read More about A look at current lawsuits over federal education policiesUS Education Department proposes changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness and income-driven repayment programs
HIGHER ED DIVE — The agency said it is seeking public feedback, including for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and two income-driven repayment plans.
Read More about US Education Department proposes changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness and income-driven repayment programsInternational students express fear and concern over recent federal immigration policies
FORBES — International students face increasing peril under Trump administration policies targeting the protests, articles and social media posts of visa holders.
Read More about International students express fear and concern over recent federal immigration policiesFederal government pauses research grants to Princeton University
AP NEWS — The Trump administration has halted dozens of research grants at Princeton University, the latest Ivy League school to see its federal money threatened in a pressure campaign targeting the nation’s top universities.
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HARVARD UNIVERSITY — Dear Members of the Harvard Community, Earlier today, the federal government’s task force to combat antisemitism issued a letter putting at risk almost $9 billion in support of research at Harvard and other institutions, including hospitals in our community.
Read More about Harvard University president pens letter vowing to combat antisemitism on campusesTribal colleges fear loss of federal funding amid major federal cuts to education
INSIDE HIGHER ED — As the Trump administration slashes government spending, some tribal college leaders are preparing for the worst.
Read More about Tribal colleges fear loss of federal funding amid major federal cuts to educationOpinion: Cornell University president Michael I. Kotlikoff discusses why universities should not shy away from discourse
THE NEW YORK TIMES — Dr. Kotlikoff is the president of Cornell University. Cornell University recently hosted an event that any reputable P.R. firm would surely have advised against.
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