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April 27, 2026
An op-ed in The Hill contends that colleges must be accountable for supporting students through graduation and into competitive careers—ensuring degrees translate into economic security and fulfilling lives. . .A pause on Optional Practical Training employment authorization applications means that soon-to-be graduates from the 40 countries and territories on the Trump administration’s travel ban list may lose their chance to work in the United States, reports Inside Higher Ed. . . Michigan State and the University of Michigan would each lose over $200 million under a Michigan House proposal one college official described as “shortsighted and harmful". . An op-ed in National Defense makes the case for better utilizing research universities resources in addressing national security challenges . . .

April 24, 2026
The Chronicle of Higher Education looks at efforts to block a Trump administration proposal to gut the Minority-Serving Institutions grant program. . .Inside Higher Ed writes about a  survey by Ithaka S+R found that one in 10 faculty members working in states that restrict academic speech are seeking jobs out of state, with six percent reported they are trying to leave the academy altogether. . .More Florida college and university presidents are coming from state government, reports Bay News 9. .

April 23, 2026

Inside Higher Ed looks at whether some Grad PLUS borrowers will face loan caps. . .A coalition of organizations is suing over a directive that threatens to strip federal contracts from colleges over their diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, reports Higher Ed Dive. . .The Washington Post explores campus dinners held with the goal of repairing the Black-Jewish alliance in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. . .Institutions in Ohio are using campus food pantries to help students experiencing food insecurity. . .

Some Grad PLUS Borrowers Could Face Loan Caps
Inside Higher Ed |  April 22, 2026 

Higher Education Groups Challenge Trump’s Latest Anti-DEI Order
Higher Ed Dive | April 22, 2026

Campus Dinners Aim to Repair Black-Jewish Alliance, Frayed by the Gaza War
The Washington Post | April 22, 2026 

Food Pantries on Ohio College Campuses Help Students Experiencing Food Insecurity
Ohio Capital Journal | April 22, 2026

April 22, 2026

The Justice Department has delayed the deadline by a year for complying with new federal accessibility standards under the Americans With Disabilities Act, reports The Chronicle of Higher Education. . .Inside Higher Ed looks at the potential impact to higher education institutions of the cuts imposed by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on state health care and nutrition programs. . .Community colleges are working to fill a critical shortage by training Los Angeles construction workers, writes the Los Angeles Times. . .

Colleges Were Sweating a Major Compliance Deadline. Now the Justice Dept. Has Delayed It.
The Chronicle of Higher Education (sub. req.) |  April 20, 2026 

States Grapple With Effects of OBBBA Cuts on Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed | April 21, 2026 

Community Colleges Racing to Train L.A. Construction Workers
Los Angeles Times | April 20, 2026

April 21, 2026

Inside Higher Ed reports on the status of the accreditation negotiated rulemaking session while The Chronicle of Higher Education explores the Department of Education's focus on accreditation for specialized academic programs. . .The Hill and University Business explore the impact of proposed and already imposed cuts on research funding. . .

After Week of Negotiations, ED’s Accreditation Proposals Remain Intact
Inside Higher Ed  April 20, 2026 

The Lesser-Known Way That Trump’s Accreditation Overhaul Could Change College Programs
The Chronicle of Higher Education (sub. req.) | April 17, 2026 

National Science Foundation’s Future in Limbo as Trump Eyes Cuts
The Hill | April 19, 2026

Research Cuts Are Now Having a Chilling Effect on Academia
University Business | April 17, 2026 


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