HEADLINES: Top Higher Education News for the Week

July 9, 2026
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The Hill covers a new bipartisan bill called the Credit for Prior Learning Act, which would let students use a set amount of federal financial aid to pay for test fees. . .Inside Higher Ed shares responses from professional and education associations regarding the administration’s updated list of “professional” degrees. . . PIE News reports that a majority of U.S. colleges and universities have seen a decline in applications from international students. . .

Inside Higher Ed (sub. req.) | July 9, 2026

PIE News | July 8, 2026​​

July 8, 2026

Higher Ed Dive reports on a new regulatory agenda the Department of Education released that highlights the administration’s policy agenda. . .CNBC covers a federal appeals court’s ruling that the Stop WOKE Act violates the First Amendment. . .The Washington Post shares data from the National Scholarship Providers Association that saw a decrease in the percentage of scholarships with eligibility requirements for underrepresented groups. . .

CNBC | July 7, 2026

The Washington Post (sub. req.) | July 7, 2026​​

July 7, 2026

Inside Higher Ed covers the higher ed community's response to the Office of Management and Budget’s proposed updates to the federal grantmaking process​. . .Higher Ed Dive shares updates on leadership changes at institutions across the country. . .The New York Times reports that universities are admitting fewer students to doctoral programs largely due to concerns about federal funding cuts. . .

Higher Ed Dive  | July 7, 2026

The New York Times (sub. req.) | July 6, 2026​​

July 6, 2026

Inside Higher Ed shares how religious institutions may be impacted by the Education Department’s new accountability measure. . .The Los Angeles Times reports on how graduate loan limits are impacting students and universities thinking about the upcoming academic year. . .The Wall Street Journal highlights that students are pursuing alternatives to traditional internships to get ahead in the tech industry. . .Higher Ed Dive covers a lawsuit against the Education Department and the Office of Management and Budget over withheld funds for education research, data collection, and program support. ​. .The Wall Street Journal reports on the expansion of Pell Grants to workforce training and the programs that are currently eligible. . .​

The Los Angeles Times (sub. req.)  | July 6, 2026

The Wall Street Journal (sub. req.)  | July 5, 2026​​

Higher Ed Dive | July 2, 2026

The Wall Street Journal (sub. req.) | July 2, 2026​​

July 2, 2026

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​​​​

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