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Leadership & Policy

Public Colleges Face Financial Crisis as Federal Cuts, State Budget Pressures Mount

Multi-billion dollar federal funding reductions and state appropriation cuts threaten university operations nationwide.

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Lumina Foundation Launches Multi-State Initiative to Update Higher Education Attainment Goals

The Indianapolis-based foundation said the collaborative will unite education, business, civic, nonprofit and policy leaders from Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Missouri, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Utah, Washington and West Virginia.

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A Grave Concern: One Big Beautiful Bill Act Will Have a Debilitating Effect on Academic Health Systems, Some Stakeholders Say

The mass loss of health care coverage will ultimately shrink the size and capabilities of the health care workforce. These imminent fiscal challenges come at a time when the U.S. is already facing a projected shortage of up to 86,000 physicians by 2036.

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Democrats Sweep Key Races with Focus on Education Access and Affordability

Winners in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York City signal commitment to public higher education amid federal uncertainty.

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College Degree Holders Earn $8,000 More Annually Despite Student Loan Burden, New Study Finds

The study found that degree holders earn approximately $10,400 more annually than non-completers before factoring in debt payments. However, graduates spend roughly 23% of their increased earnings on student loan obligations, reducing the net financial benefit.

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California Democrats Condemn Education Department's $350M Funding Cut to Minority-Serving Institutions

The lawmakers urged the administration to fund all MSIs, HBCUs and TCCUs as Congress intended, rather than pitting the institutions against each other for limited resources.

Leadership & Policy

Education Department Rule Restricts Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

The rule, which was published Friday in the Federal Register, grants Education Secretary Linda McMahon unilateral authority to determine which organizations are ineligible for the program.

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Federal Aid Policy Blocks Low-Income Students From Returning to College, Study Finds

The study found that students required to return federal aid after withdrawing mid-semester are 5% less likely to re-enroll in college. For low-income students, that figure jumps to 11%.

Leadership & Policy

States Must Step Up as Federal College Aid Crumbles, New Report Warns

The report from The Education Trust examines state financial aid programs in Illinois, Indiana, and Minnesota, revealing that while some states are making progress, critical gaps remain in helping students who need assistance most.

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Federal Policy Shifts Leave Refugee and Displaced Students in Limbo on U.S. Campuses

More than half a million students face uncertain futures as humanitarian protections unravel.

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Florida Governor Orders Ban on H-1B Visas at State Universities

Gov. Ron DeSantis directs Board of Governors to halt foreign specialty worker hiring amid broader national debate on immigration and employment.

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California's Race-Neutral Strategies Offer Blueprint for Expanding College Access

Report highlights state's nearly three-decade effort to diversify public universities without affirmative action.

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