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House Passes Antisemitism Awareness Act

Lawmakers in the House of Representatives voted 310 to 91 Wednesday to codify a broad definition of antisemitism into federal...
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Researchers ‘Shocked and Disappointed’ After NSF Budget Cuts

Despite the CHIPS and Science Act’s authorization to double the National Science Foundation’s budget by 2027, Congress reduced the agency’s budget by 8 percent this year.

Mike Johnson, in a navy jacket, stands at a podium next to Elise Stefanik and Virginia Foxx

New Battle Lines Drawn in Congressional Fight With Colleges

House Republicans are escalating their scrutiny and criticisms of colleges and universities and planning a wide swath of investigations of institutions in response to student protests.

Miguel Cardona, in a blue jacket and red tie, sits a table talking to someone off-camera

Senate Republicans Press Cardona to Act Promptly to Combat Antisemitism

The lawmakers want the Education Department to take more forceful action, including withdrawing federal funds from institutions that aren’t addressing antisemitism on their campuses.

A paper version of the FAFSA application.

Troubled FAFSA Rollout Hides Deeper Problems

The new FAFSA formula undermines the longtime goal of creating a better, fairer federal student aid process, Diane Auer Jones and Jim Blew write.

President Joe Biden stands at a podium with an American flag in the background.

Morehouse Students, Faculty Object to Biden as Commencement Speaker

Some students, professors and alumni say Morehouse leaders should disinvite President Biden from graduation as a stand against his ongoing support for Israel.

A photo of a protestor being arrested at Emory University.

Divest? Call the Cops? Presidents Grapple With How to Respond

Some leaders have directly engaged protesters as encampments crop up on campus. Others have sent in the police, leading to violent arrests and sharp criticism.

Richard Cordray speaks into a microphone

Richard Cordray Takes the Fall for FAFSA Fiasco

The Federal Student Aid chief and debt-relief czar is stepping down after months of criticism over the bungled FAFSA overhaul. But is now the right time for accountability?