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Section: Leadership & Policy
Leadership & Policy
Student Loan Borrowers Face Payment Hierarchy Shift as Collections Loom
Over 5 million federal borrowers remain seriously delinquent as involuntary collection measures threaten to reshape financial priorities.
September 25, 2025
Leadership & Policy
The Student Debt Crisis Examined in Civil Rights Context
A panel of academics and advocates gathered to discuss topics in Dr. Jamal Watson’s book,
The Student Debt Crisis: America’s Moral Urgency.
September 24, 2025
Leadership & Policy
AAUP Report: Trump Administration 'Weaponizing' Title VI Against Higher Education
The report condemns the administration's "weaponization" of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to target campus speech and diversity programs.
September 22, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Education Department Announces $1.16 Billion in New Funding Amid Controversial MSI Grant Cuts
The new funding package includes $500 million for charter schools—the largest investment ever in the Charter Schools Program—alongside $495 million for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and more than $160 million for American history and civics education programs.
September 15, 2025
From the Magazine
A Perfect Storm: Higher Ed Faces New Headwinds as Academic Year Begins
Federal loan caps and research funding uncertainty have created unprecedented challenges for graduate programs.
September 12, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Trump Administration Cuts $350 Million in Grants to Minority-Serving Colleges
Plans are underway to eliminate federal support that colleges use to educate students from underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds.
September 11, 2025
Leadership & Policy
College Board Ends Tool That Helped Colleges Find Disadvantaged Students
The decision comes amid Trump administration pressure and scrutiny from conservative groups.
September 8, 2025
Leadership & Policy
House Appropriators Propose 15% Cut to Education Funding, Eliminating Key Student Aid Programs
The proposed bill would reduce discretionary education funding to $66.7 billion, representing a $12.1 billion cut from fiscal year 2025 levels.
September 3, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Education Department Promises On-Time FAFSA Launch After Years of Delays
Secretary McMahon credits technical expertise and early beta testing for successful October 1 rollout.
September 2, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Trump Administration's Higher Education Policies Drive Sharp Decline in College Graduate Support
Trump's approval rating among college graduates plummeted from 34% in June to just 28% by August, with disapproval climbing to 70%.
September 1, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Texas A&M Doctoral Student Remains in ICE Detention as Immigration Crackdown Spreads Fear Across Campuses
Tae Heung "Will" Kim's case highlights broader threats to international students under current administration policies.
August 26, 2025
Leadership & Policy
George Mason University President Refuses Federal Demand for Civil Rights Apology
An apology, the letter contends, would constitute an admission of unlawful conduct, potentially exposing the university and its board to legal liability "for conduct that did not occur under the Board's watch."
August 26, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Education Department to Restore Civil Rights Staff Following Court Order
The reinstatement comes amid ongoing litigation challenging the administration's decision to eliminate 1,300 positions across the Education Department, including the closure of seven of OCR's 12 regional offices.
August 25, 2025
Leadership & Policy
ASALH Condemns White House Directive to Review Smithsonian Museums, Calls for Resistance
The controversy highlights ongoing tensions over how American history is taught and presented in educational and cultural institutions, with particular focus on narratives involving slavery, civil rights, and systemic racism.
August 22, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Senate Democrats Demand Answers as Trump Administration Suspends Student Loan Forgiveness for Millions
Democrats have accused the Department of Education of misleading Congress and failing to notify the 3 million borrowers enrolled in IBR about the suspension, which affects those who have been making payments for 20 to 25 years.
August 19, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Trump Administration Proposes Restricting Public Service Loan Forgiveness for Organizations with 'Illegal Purpose'
Department of Education targets advocacy groups in proposed rule that could affect thousands of borrowers.
August 15, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Military Academies Agree to End Race-Based Admissions in Landmark Settlement
West Point and Air Force Academy will implement permanent race-blind admissions policies under Department of Defense agreement.
August 14, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Education Department Mandates Race-Based Admissions Data Collection from Universities
New requirements follow Trump administration directive on higher education transparency.
August 7, 2025
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