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How could cuts to the Education Department impact HBCUs?

Higher Ed Dive

Downsizing or shuttering the agency may harm the “long-term sustainability” of some historically Black colleges and universities, one expert said.

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Education Department walks back $37.7M fine against Grand Canyon University

Higher Ed Dive

Brian Mueller, the university’s president, said the ruling supports that the large Christian institution was “wrongly accused” of misleading doctoral students.

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McMahon defends $12B proposed cut to the Education Department

Higher Ed Dive

During a budget hearing, some Republicans indicated support for dismantling the agency, while Democrats panned the proposed cuts.

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Scathing GAO reports blame Education Department leaders for FAFSA mess

Higher Ed Dive

A monthslong investigation found the department failed to properly oversee vendors and communicate with colleges and students.

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Defense Department Caps Indirect Research Cost Rates for Universities

Inside Higher Ed

The Department of Defense is capping indirect cost reimbursement rates for higher education institutions at 15percent, according to a May14 memo signed by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.

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Education Department faces freedom of information lawsuit over campus protests

Higher Ed Dive

Columbia University's Knight First Amendment Institute alleges the department failed to turn over communications en masse as required by law.

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Federal Court Blocks Education Department's Diversity Directive, Marking Victory for Academic Freedom Advocates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Department of Education's controversial February "Dear Colleague" letter that critics had denounced as an unprecedented attempt to restrict DEI initiatives nationwide. The Department of Education has not issued a public response to the court's decision.