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February 2, 2026

Depoliticize! The Necessary First Step for Trump’s Accreditation Reforms

Teresa R. Manning

Trump’s new accreditation reform effort targets a broken, politicized higher education system that leaves students poorer, less prepared, and drowning in debt.

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December 9, 2025

Will Capping Loans Curb the Crisis?

Kali Jerrard

The Department of Education tightens the noose on student loan programs, but will it be enough to curb the student loan crisis?

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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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May 27, 2025

It’s Not Just a Bill. It’s a Big, Beautiful Bill

Kali Jerrard

The recent legislation out of the House could reshape higher education financial aid programs, endowments, and more.

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May 7, 2025

House Education Committee and Commonsense Student Loan Reform: Nice Start, But More Change Needed

Teresa R. Manning

The House GOP's Student Success Plan tackles bloated college costs and debt with repayment reform, school accountability, and loan caps—but deeper change is still needed.

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April 22, 2025

Reform. Like It or Not.

Kali Jerrard

Sweeping reform measures are under way for higher education, will they last?

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March 25, 2025

The Future of Federal Student Loans

Kali Jerrard

The Trump administration’s decision to move the federal student loan portfolio to the Small Business Administration is being met with controversy.

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January 17, 2025

Student Loan Bailouts and the 119th Congress: Time to Ask Tough Questions

Teresa R. Manning

Biden's Education Department expands student loan forgiveness to over 5 million borrowers, sparking GOP backlash and calls for reform of higher education financing.

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October 23, 2024

Latest Biden Student Loan Forgiveness: Expediency Over Substance

Teresa R. Manning

On Thursday, October 17, the Biden Administration announced it was canceling student loan debt for approximately 60,000 public service workers pursuant to its authority under the Higher......

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May 21, 2024

Forgive and Forget?

Kali Jerrard

While some may be eager to forgive and forget loan debts, those who care about the integrity of higher education must continue to speak up.

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