The Department of Education approved Iowa’s Workforce Pell Grant program on Aug. 4, making it the first state in the nation to receive approval for the expanded federal financial aid initiative that covers short-term career training programs. Workforce Pell Grants expand eligibility beyond traditional two- and four-year degree programs to

Education Secretary Linda McMahon issued a national call to action to university presidents on Aug. 3, urging them to reaffirm their institutions’ foundational commitments to academic excellence and national interest. The directive represents a formal Cabinet-level intervention into how American universities define and uphold their academic missions, arriving at a

The Department of Education approved Iowa as the first state in the nation to launch a Workforce Pell Grant program, allowing shorter-term workforce training programs to receive federal Pell Grant funding, the department announced Aug. 4. Pell Grants traditionally fund only programs of at least 600 clock hours, roughly two

The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights opened formal investigations into San Jose State University and San Francisco State University, alleging persistent antisemitic harassment on both campuses, on Aug. 6. The investigations are part of the administration’s broader campaign targeting campus antisemitism under Title VI of the Civil Rights

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has created significant shifts in federal student borrowing limits, repayment options and loan forgiveness programs affecting approximately 40 million Americans who carry federal student loan debt, the Federal Student Aid office announced Aug. 7. Key changes include alterations to income-driven repayment structures and modifications

The U.S. Department of Education approved Iowa as the first state to receive authorization for a Workforce Pell Grant program on Aug. 4. The approval allows federal Pell Grant funds to be applied to short-term workforce training programs for the first time. The approval represents a fundamental shift in federal

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating San Jose State University and San Francisco State University over allegations they allow antisemitic harassment against students. Complaints describe hostile environments at both schools involving threats, protests, graffiti, faculty conduct, and inadequate responses from administrators.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon issued a letter to university presidents and governing boards calling for reaffirmation of commitments to academic excellence and national security research on Aug. 3, extending federal pressure on higher education from the administrative to the governance level. The letter follows a series of Department of Education

The Department of Education approved Iowa’s application to operate the nation’s first Workforce Pell Grant program, establishing a template for what could become the most significant structural change to federal student aid in decades, on Aug. 4. The Workforce Pell Grant is a new provision of the One Big Beautiful

The Aerospace Industries Association announced support for congressional action on government funding ahead of a potential shutdown. The group emphasized its commitment to securing robust defense investment through cooperation with lawmakers.

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited educational institutions in Kansas as part of her national tour focused on local educational practices. The trip included meetings at Manhattan High School and Kansas State University aimed at understanding effective approaches for student workforce preparation.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon on Aug. 3 issued a national call to action to university presidents and governing boards, urging institutions to reaffirm commitments to academic excellence, pathbreaking research and national missions. McMahon’s message was directed at governing boards as well as presidents, signaling accountability pressure on trustees and regents