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July 8, 2025

The Education Shake Up

Kali Jerrard

The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” became law, so what does it mean for higher education?

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July 1, 2025

Presidents in the Hot Seat

Kali Jerrard

The past six months have made one thing clear: the role of college president is no longer safe from political or public accountability.

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June 26, 2025

Education Secretary Linda McMahon Keeps Her Cool

Teresa R. Manning

Secretary of Education Linda McMahon calmly fielded partisan jabs while sounding the alarm on campus bloat, antisemitism, and ideological intolerance infecting American higher education.

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June 24, 2025

Higher Ed Progress and Setbacks

Kali Jerrard

Iowa and Virginia offer opposing glimpses into higher education’s current state of affairs.

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June 17, 2025

America Needs to Revitalize Civics Education

Kali Jerrard

Recent protests and current events reveal a deep-seated need to educate for virtuous citizens.

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