Jessica Blake

The Department of Defense (DOD) has demanded that thirty American universities conduct an audit regarding their foreign partnerships. This directive requires these institutions to examine and review all associated international collaborations.

The article examines three things related to ED's Accreditation Proposal. Furthermore, the administration accused accreditors of neglecting their positions of public trust.

The Department of Education (ED) released a new accreditation rule specifically for public comment. The information was reported by Jessica Blake.

Currently, 42% of colleges have not fully submitted required Student Outcomes Data. The Education Department is granting one last chance to more than 1,900 colleges that are missing Financial Value Transparency data. Failure to comply with this reporting requirement could result in consequences.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly targeting William & Mary. The investigation focuses specifically on a matter concerning race-based admissions.

The Education Department (ED) clarified how current students can access uncapped loans. This information was released regarding student financial aid options.

The ED plans to spend millions of expiring research dollars, though concerns remain about this spending. Additionally, higher education advocates state that delays in funding for education research have already caused severe damage.

The Trump Admin has invested $180 million into mining colleges. This investment news was reported by Jessica Blake.

The article discusses how leaders should respond to McMahon’s Letter, focusing on what colleges need to consider when responding to the administration's latest attempt to reform higher education. Inside Higher Ed interviewed legal experts, scholars, and PR specialists regarding these policy considerations.

Senate Appropriators plan to temporarily delay the implementation of the OMB Grants Rule. The article mentions Katherine Knott and Jessica Blake as contributors.

The Education Department and some policy experts believe loan limits are reducing college costs, while others remain skeptical. The debate centers on whether these limits effectively address rising educational expenses.

Republicans who supported loan limits and reduced federal student aid are relying on private lenders to cover the gap. Critics argue private lenders will prioritize students with strong credit histories, potentially limiting access for low-income individuals.

A new report from the AAC&U argues that colleges must take accountability for low public confidence without yielding to political criticism. The report emphasizes the need for immediate action to restore trust in higher education.

House Republicans are attempting to override loan limit regulations established by Trump. The proposed change is unlikely to become law before July 1, when the loan caps take effect.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) found that UC Davis Medical School considers race in its admissions process. The article reports this finding without additional context or details.

The Justice Department is investigating 15 additional medical schools for allegedly using race-based admissions, a practice critics argue misinterprets the law and undermines the benefits of diverse medical education.

The Department of Education (ED) rescinded its initial reduction in force (RIF) for civil rights attorneys, but some did not return to work. ED now uses a third-party contractor to hire new civil rights attorneys at salaries nearly double those previously offered to laid-off staff.