April 17, 2026

US Department of Education

Over 300 US universities revise DEI policies, says Education Department: Institutions align with new norms – The Times of India

Over 300 US universities revise DEI policies, says Education Department: Institutions align with new norms – The Times of India

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DEI rollback in US colleges: What changes in admissions, hiring, scholarships mean The US Department of Education has outlined a series of changes in higher education institutions, stating that universities across the country are modifying policies related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), admissions, hiring, and student engagement.According to the department, these changes are part…

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US ends illegal SAVE student loan plan, millions of borrowers to switch to legal repayment options – The Times of India

US ends illegal SAVE student loan plan, millions of borrowers to switch to legal repayment options – The Times of India

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U.S. Ends Illegal SAVE Student Loan Plan The US Department of Education has officially ended the controversial ‘Saving on a Valuable Education’ (SAVE) Plan, which was repeatedly blocked by courts for being illegal. Around 7.5 million borrowers who joined the SAVE Plan based on promises of “student loan forgiveness” and unusually low monthly payments will…

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Harvard under federal fire: Civil rights probes target admissions bias and campus antisemitism – The Times of India

Harvard under federal fire: Civil rights probes target admissions bias and campus antisemitism – The Times of India

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A new flashpoint has emerged in the ongoing battle over fairness and accountability in American higher education, with Harvard University once again under the federal microscope. The US Department of Education has launched two separate civil rights investigations, sharpening scrutiny on the university’s admissions practices and its handling of campus antisemitism.The action, initiated by the…

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Trump administration moves student loan oversight from Education Department to Treasury – The Times of India

Trump administration moves student loan oversight from Education Department to Treasury – The Times of India

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The United States (US) Department of Education will transfer part of its student loan portfolio to the US Department of the Treasury, marking an initial step towards moving the entire portfolio out of the education agency, according to an agreement announced on Thursday.Under the deal, the Treasury Department will take over management of student loans…

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US Education Department signals policy shift in college admissions, costs, and job outcomes – The Times of India

US Education Department signals policy shift in college admissions, costs, and job outcomes – The Times of India

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Trump administration pushes shift in US higher education policies, says Education Department The US Department of Education has issued a press statement outlining key shifts in higher education policy under the Trump administration. The statement presents a strong critique of past practices in colleges and universities, particularly around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), admissions processes,…

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US Department of Education launches Title IX investigation into Wisconsin school district – The Times of India

US Department of Education launches Title IX investigation into Wisconsin school district – The Times of India

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US Department of Education opens Title IX probe into Wisconsin district over girls’ restroom access claims. (Getty Images) The US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has opened a directed investigation into the New Richmond School District in New Richmond, Wisconsin following reports that biological males were permitted to use female restrooms.Officials said…

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US DoE proposes major overhaul of Institute of Education Sciences: Focus shifts to state-led, impact-oriented studies – The Times of India

US DoE proposes major overhaul of Institute of Education Sciences: Focus shifts to state-led, impact-oriented studies – The Times of India

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Federal education research set for overhaul under ‘Reimagining IES’ blueprint The U.S. Department of Education has initiated a significant review of its research division, the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), following the submission of a reform report to U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon. The report, titled Reimagining the Institute of Education Sciences, was prepared…

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US Department of Education issues new rule to ease entry of accrediting agencies: Two-year activity requirement clarified – The Times of India

US Department of Education issues new rule to ease entry of accrediting agencies: Two-year activity requirement clarified – The Times of India

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US Department of Education issues new rule to ease entry of accrediting agencies The U.S. Department of Education has issued a new interpretive rule aimed at reducing barriers for new accrediting agencies seeking federal recognition. The move is part of a wider accreditation reform drive under the Trump Administration, which has placed competition and accountability…

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Trump administration opens Title VI investigation into Portland schools over Center for Black Student Excellence – The Times of India

Trump administration opens Title VI investigation into Portland schools over Center for Black Student Excellence – The Times of India

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US Department of Education has opened a Title VI investigation into Portland Public Schools over allegations that a district programme reserves academic support and resources exclusively for Black students.According to a February 17, 2026 press release from the department, its Office for Civil Rights has initiated the inquiry following a complaint concerning the district’s Center…

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Carnegie Mellon leads, MIT follows: Top 5 US universities that received the most foreign funding in 2025 – The Times of India

Carnegie Mellon leads, MIT follows: Top 5 US universities that received the most foreign funding in 2025 – The Times of India

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Foreign funding to United States colleges crossed the $5.2 billion mark in 2025, according to data released by the US Department of Education. More than half of this amount went to a small group of elite institutions, with Carnegie Mellon University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology at the top of the list.The department also…

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