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Education Department Finds $90 Million in Improper Student Aid Payments
The agency said it resumed fraud checks after discovering funds had gone to ineligible or deceased recipients.
State Department Instructs US Embassies to Pause Student Visa Interviews
The temporary halt is part of the department’s effort to enhance the social media screening and vetting process of foreign students.
University of Florida Trustees Endorse Former Michigan President to Lead Their School
Ono told trustees he embraced DEI upon his appointment at Michigan, but during a review of programs in the summer of 2023, he had a change of heart.
Trump Threatens to Pull Federal Funding if California Allows Men to Compete in Women’s Sports
The president is directing local authorities to prevent a transgender athlete from competing against women in the upcoming state finals.
Supreme Court Won’t Hear Student’s Challenge to School Ban on ‘Two Genders’ Shirt
A federal appeals court upheld the ban despite a prior Supreme Court ruling, lawyers argued.
Trump Suggests Shifting $3 Billion in Harvard Funds to Trade Schools
The Department of Homeland Security recently revoked Harvard’s ability to admit foreign students.
Oklahoma High School Holds Signing Ceremonies Not for Athletes, But for Military Recruits
‘I think we’ve made a mistake in the past 30 years in public education because we have pushed college for all,’ a school principal said.
Key Vote Puts Texas Closer to Displaying Ten Commandments in Classrooms
‘The focus of this bill is to look at what is historically important to our nation educationally and judicially,’ a state lawmaker said.
Education Department Launches Probe of Admissions Policy at Top Virginia High School
A lawsuit claims the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology discriminated against Asian American students.
HHS Investigation Finds Columbia University Violated Civil Rights of Jewish Students
Columbia University was urged to come to an agreement that reflects ‘meaningful changes’ to its policies, the federal agency stated.
US States Look to Ban Chinese Technology While Protecting University Research
Kansas becomes the first state to pass legislation prohibiting the use of DeepSeek at state agencies.
Reconciliation Bill Advances Student Aid Revamp, With Colleges on the Hook for Unpaid Loans
The Republican-led House Education Committee said their plan will reduce federal spending by $330 billion.
Federal Judge Blocks Mass Layoffs at Department of Education
The lawsuit was brought by Democratic attorneys general from 20 states against the Education Department.
No Funding for Colleges Promoting DEI, Boycotting Israel: National Science Foundation
Schools found in violation of the new requirements may be asked to pay back grants received.
Education Department Rescinds $37.7 Million Biden-Era Fine Against Christian University
The university said it was wrongly accused of misleading students about its nonprofit status.
HHS Cancels $60 Million in Harvard Grants in 3rd Round of Federal Funding Cuts
The latest cut brings the total amount of canceled or frozen federal funding at Harvard to more than $2.7 billion.
Trump Administration Raises Charter School Funding to $500 Million
The funding hike comes as a recently introduced bipartisan bill seeks to streamline the application process to open charter schools.
House Committee Leaders Urge Duke University to End Partnership With Chinese University
China’s Wuhan University ‘is a direct extension of the Chinese military and intelligence apparatus,’ the chairmen wrote in their letter to Duke University.
Michigan’s Public Schools Get a Bad Report Card From Research Group
A nonprofit’s report reveals the poor academic performance of state students, with the worst showings posted by poor and minority schools.
Harvard Redirects $250 Million to Research Amid Federal Funding Freeze
University leaders said the additional funding does not fully make up for the loss of federal dollars.