HEADLINES: Top Higher Education News for the Week

July 21, 2026

Inside Higher Ed reports on data from Black-serving institutions that show how these schools have been doing since the new designation was created and how they can continue supporting Black students. . . Higher Ed Dive covers a federal judge’s ruling that existing grants cannot be canceled solely because they do not align with the administration’s priorities. . . The Associated Press covers the Trump administration’s latest investigation into Harvard over financial aid. . .

New Data Shows How California’s Black-Serving Institutions Are Performing

Inside Higher Ed (sub. req.) | July 21, 2026

Trump Officials Can’t Revoke Grants Due to New Agency Goals, Judge Rules
Higher Ed Dive | July 20, 2026

Trump Administration Opens Investigation into Harvard’s Financial Aid for International Students

Associated Press | July 20, 2026

July 20, 2026

Inside Higher Ed reports on how the new accountability metric holding institutions accountable for student outcomes will operate. . .NPR covers the duration of status rule change and how it could impact the upcoming academic year. . .Higher Ed Dive explores ways that higher ed institutions have responded to civil rights investigations under the Trump administration. . .Roll Call highlights that the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality communicated with grant recipients that they will no longer be receiving funding for previously approved grants. . .

How Soon Could Colleges Lose Loan Access Under New Accountability Metric?

Inside Higher Ed (sub. req.) | July 20, 2026

How the Trump Administration's New Rules Could Affect International Students
NPR | July 20, 2026

‘A Razor’s Edge’: How Colleges are Navigating Civil Rights Probes Under Trump

Higher Ed Dive | July 20, 2026

HHS Research Agency Ends Funding for Dozens of Health Studies

Roll Call | July 17, 2026

July 17, 2026

Inside Higher Ed highlights the latest lawsuit from the Trump administration over a state offering in-state tuition to undocumented students. . .ABC News reports on the Trump administration’s finalized duration of status rule limiting international students’ stays in the U.S. . .USA Today covers the status of the Protect College Sports Act in the Senate. . .

DOJ Sues Maryland Over In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students

Inside Higher Ed (sub. req.) | July 17, 2026

Trump Administration Caps How Long International Students Can Stay in the US
ABC News | July 16, 2026

Sen. Ted Cruz, Big 12 Coaches Weigh in on Protect College Sports Act

USA Today | July 16, 2026

July 16, 2026

The Wall Street Journal reports on the Trump administration’s new rule limiting the duration of status for student visas. . .Higher Ed Dive covers a new report that showcases the benefits of studying abroad. . .AIP highlights how the OMB’s proposed changes to uniform guidance would impact scientific and research communities in higher ed. . .

House Trump Administration Plans to Limit Length of Student Visas

The Wall Street Journal (sub. req.) | July 16, 2026

Leaders Say Studying Abroad Improved Their Skills, Survey Finds
Higher Ed Dive | July 15, 2026

Proposed Grantmaking Reforms Prompt Huge, Negative Response

AIP | July 15, 2026

July 15, 2026

Inside Higher Ed covers the House Committee on Education and Workforce’s hearing on DEI in medical schools. . . K-12 Dive reports that House lawmakers have excluded controversial special education and civil rights transfers from the current legislative package aimed at permanently shifting Education Department responsibilities to other agencies. . .Reuters covers the higher ed and research communities’ response and submitted comments regarding the proposed changes to uniform guidance. . .

House Hearing Puts Med Schools in DEI Hot Seat

Inside Higher Ed (sub. req.) | July 15, 2026

Former Federal Officials Oppose Special Education Interagency Agreement
K-12 Dive | July 14, 2026

US Schools, Research Advocates Urge Withdrawal of Proposed Rule on Federal Grants

Reuters | July 13, 2026