HEADLINES: Top Higher Education News for the Week

July 2, 2026
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Inside Higher Ed shares what institutions across the country are doing to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. . .Higher Ed Dive explores the changes to the list of professional degrees and highlights that some education degrees still were not included. . .Inside Higher Ed covers a new initiative launched by six HBCUs that expands course access and lets student take classes across institutions without losing progress towards their degrees. . 

Higher Ed Dive | July 2, 2026

Inside Higher Ed (sub. req.) | July 2, 2026​​

July 1, 2026

The Washington Post dives into decisions by two judges to strike down the administration’s PSLF restrictions that would have taken effect on July 1. . .The Chronicle of Higher Education covers Under Secretary Nicholas Kent’s remarks at NASFAA’s annual conference. . .Higher Ed Dive reports on ETS’s acquisition of ACT and their plans to continue operating it as a mission-focused organization. . .

The Chronicle of Higher Education (sub. req.) | June 30, 2026

Higher Ed Dive | June 30, 2026​​

June 30, 2026

The Washington Post dives into the new federal student loan rule that ties higher ed institutions' federal loan access to the earning power of graduates. . .NPR highlights how Pell Grants have been opened up to help pay for short-term workforce programs, but many programs don’t qualify. . .The Associated Press covers a federal judge blocking part of the Trump administration’s rule determining which degrees are eligible for students to take out higher federal student loan amounts. . .Higher Ed Dive reports on Virginia and Ohio working together to design 3-year degree programs. . .

NPR | June 30, 2026

The Associated Press | June 29, 2026

Higher Ed Dive ​| June 29, 2026

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June 29, 2026

NBC News covers the upcoming student loan changes from the Trump administration that will begin on July 1. . .The Washington Post dives into how the loss of international students is linked to spending cuts o​n campuses. . .Higher Ed Dive reports on the Research Facilities Act program, which funds improve​ments to research and lab facilities at land-grant universities. . .Inside Higher Ed covers a new report from the Milken Institute on how tuition support could improve adult learners’ experiences in community colleges. . .Apprenticeship programs are growing, but greater funding and support is necessary to reach the Trump administration’s goal of one million active registered apprentices, reports Inside Higher Ed. . .

NBC News | June 28, 2026

The Washington Post (sub. req.) ​| June 29, 2026

Higher Ed Dive | June 29, 2026

Inside Higher Ed (sub. req.) ​| June 29, 2026

Inside Higher Ed (sub. req.) | June 29, 2026

June 26, 2026

Inside Higher Ed reports on a HUD letter that urges colleges to end affinity housing programs. . .The Washington Post covers the recent federal court decision to pause​ the Educat​ion Department’s limitations on wh​at ‘professional’ degrees can receive higher loan limits. . .Higher Ed Dive shares the recent mo​ve by House Democrats to impeach Secretary McMahon. . .

Inside Higher Ed (sub. req.) | June 26, 2026

The Washington Post (sub. req.) ​| June 25, 2026

Higher Ed Dive | June 25, 2026

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