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Section: Leadership & Policy
Leadership & Policy
Senate Bill Would Cap Consumer Interest Rates at 36%, Closing Loopholes That Enable Triple-Digit APRs
Legislation mirrors Military Lending Act protections, drawing support from more than 170 advocacy groups.
February 12, 2026
Leadership & Policy
Massachusetts Opens Door to Three-Year Bachelor's Degrees Despite Quality Concerns
The regulation permits institutions to submit pilot proposals for degree programs that deviate from traditional requirements, including the standard 120-credit threshold.
February 11, 2026
From the Magazine
Proposed Department of Education “Professional” Degree Rule Change Sparks Controversy
The Department of Education is expected to implement its proposed measures starting July 1.
February 11, 2026
Leadership & Policy
Oklahoma Governor Eliminates Tenure at Regional Universities and Community Colleges
The executive order strips tenure protections from faculty at institutions including the state's six regional universities and its community college system, though it does not apply to the University of Oklahoma or Oklahoma State University, the state's flagship research institutions.
February 6, 2026
From the Magazine
NADOHE Names Dr. Emelyn dela Peña as New President and CEO
dela Peña, who holds more than 30 years of experience in higher education, will lead the national organization representing chief diversity officers at a time when diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives face mounting political and legal challenges across the sector.
February 3, 2026
Leadership & Policy
Trump Administration Wasted Up to $38 Million on Idle Civil Rights Staff While Dismissing 90% of Student Discrimination Complaints, GAO Finds
The report, commissioned by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), examines the fallout from the administration's attempted dismantling of the Education Department's Office for Civil Rights, which enforces federal nondiscrimination laws protecting students on the basis of race, sex, disability, national origin and age.
February 2, 2026
Leadership & Policy
1.7 Million More Students Qualify for Maximum Pell Grants Following FAFSA Simplification
The dramatic uptick in eligibility stems from changes implemented through the bipartisan FAFSA Simplification Act, which President Donald Trump signed into law during his first term.
February 2, 2026
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
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