The agency will automatically review eligibility after recent court rulings. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced steps to help veterans access additional education benefits following federal court…
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Transportation Secretary Launches Beautiful Infrastructure Design Challenge
Applicants of all ages are invited to participate in the submission of visually inspiring pieces of transportation-forward architecture. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy announced the launch…
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Education Department Warns San Jose University to Comply with Title IX
The Office for Civil Rights cited policies related to athletics and facilities, and gave the university a deadline to respond. The U.S. Department of Education (the Department)’s Office…
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Education and Treasury Departments Partner to Manage Federal Student Aid Portfolio
The Treasury will assist with collections and repayment efforts for the $1.7 trillion federal student aid system. The U.S. Departments of Education and the Treasury announced a Federal…
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DOJ Sues Harvard University for Antisemitism
Another lawsuit against Harvard is launched as the DOJ seeks to recover federal grants. The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Civil Rights Division has filed a lawsuit against Harvard…
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Education Department Proposes Rule to Establish Workforce Pell Grant Program
The regulations would allow grants to fund short-term, career-focused training programs. The U.S. Department of Education recently issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to implement the Workforce…
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Colorado Community College Joins FAA Air Traffic Control Training Program
Administrator Bedford says such partnerships create a “strong pipeline to bring new air traffic controllers into the FAA.” The Department of Transportation announced that the Federal Aviation Administration…
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Federal Agencies Announce Nutrition Training Commitments from Medical Schools
More than 50 institutions plan to expand nutrition education for future physicians beginning in 2026. The Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and of Education convened leaders…
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DOJ Files Suit Against UCLA for Antisemitism
The department described UCLA’s campus atmosphere as a preventative failure. The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Civil Rights Division has filed a lawsuit against the University of California (UCLA),…
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Education Department Urges Colleges to Strengthen Student Loan Default Prevention
Department guidance outlines institutional responsibilities under federal aid rules as nonpayment rates rise. The U.S. Department of Education recently issued updated guidance reminding colleges and universities of their…
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