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Section: Leadership & Policy
Leadership & Policy
California Assembly Passes Bill to Expand Community College Bachelor's Degrees Despite Governor's Past Vetoes
UC and Cal State oppose the latest bill.
January 28, 2026
Leadership & Policy
Education Department Launches Accreditation Overhaul Through Negotiated Rulemaking
The move represents the Trump administration's most comprehensive effort yet to overhaul a system the president has called his "secret weapon" for reshaping higher education.
January 27, 2026
Leadership & Policy
Trump Administration Abandons Appeal of Court Ruling That Blocked Anti-DEI School Funding Threats
The Trump administration has withdrawn its appeal of a federal court decision that struck down its campaign against diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in schools and colleges.
January 22, 2026
Leadership & Policy
Education Department Delays Student Loan Collections as New Repayment Plans Take Shape
The announcement represents an abrupt reversal. In December, department officials said they would restart wage garnishment in January, with initial notices scheduled to reach 1,000 borrowers the week of Jan. 7.
January 20, 2026
Leadership & Policy
New Federal Rule Could Exclude Half of College Programs From Earnings-Based Accountability
More than 10 percent of graduates would be affected even with data aggregation, Urban Institute analysis finds.
January 13, 2026
Leadership & Policy
Veteran Congressman Steny Hoyer Announces Retirement After Four Decades of Service
Longtime Maryland Democrat and higher education champion to step down in 2026.
January 9, 2026
Leadership & Policy
Federal Courts Rule Trump Administration Violated First Amendment in 17 Higher Education Cases, Sanders Report Finds
The report documents an unprecedented federal assault on academic freedom, including nearly $3 billion in funding cuts to higher education institutions and the revocation of thousands of international student visas.
January 7, 2026
Leadership & Policy
Virginia GOP Officials Move to End In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students
Outgoing Attorney General's joint motion with Trump DOJ sparks political firestorm as successor vows to fight back.
January 5, 2026
Leadership & Policy
Trump Administration to Resume Student Loan Wage Garnishment After Five-Year Pause
The resumption of wage garnishment comes at a particularly challenging time for student loan borrowers, who have been navigating significant changes to the federal lending system over the past several years.
January 4, 2026
Leadership & Policy
New Jersey Report Shows Community College Grant Boosts Graduation Rates by 32%
The Community College Opportunity Grant (CCOG) has served more than 50,000 New Jersey residents since its launch in spring 2019.
December 18, 2025
Leadership & Policy
High-Cost Loans Trapping Colorado Borrowers in Debt, New Research Finds
Report challenges lenders' push to raise interest rate caps, showing subprime borrowers already have widespread credit access.
December 14, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Trump Administration Moves to Terminate SAVE Student Loan Repayment Plan
Settlement would force nearly 8 million borrowers into alternative repayment options.
December 10, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Education Department Adds Earnings Warning to FAFSA Process
The new feature, which took effect this week, displays a "lower earnings" disclosure to first-year undergraduate students after they complete their FAFSA form if any of their selected colleges show poor financial outcomes for graduates.
December 9, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Education Department Recalls Civil Rights Employees From Administrative Leave Amid Legal Battle
OCR staff members were informed late Friday that they must report in person to their assigned duty stations on either Dec. 15 or Dec. 29.
December 8, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Trump Administration's CTE Office Transfer Raises Concerns as Perkins Reauthorization Looms
New report reveals significant disparities in career technical education access and outcomes for Black students.
December 3, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Trump Administration Proposal to Reclassify Professional Degrees Sparks Concern Over Workforce Shortages
The changes, authorized through Republicans' recent budget reconciliation legislation, would impose new federal student loan caps beginning July 1, 2026.
November 25, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Moody's Issues Negative Outlook for Higher Education Sector Amid Policy Shifts and Enrollment Pressures
Among the most significant concerns, according to Moody's, are changes to federal student loan programs.
November 25, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Trump Administration Begins Dismantling Department of Education
Move draws sharp criticism from education advocates who warn of chaos for students and families.
November 18, 2025
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