Jessica Blake

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The Department of Education (ED) rescinded its initial reduction in force (RIF) for civil rights attorneys, but some did not return to work.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.