President Trump takes aim at college sports with a new executive order The order aims to ban "pay-for-play" NIL deals, mandates scholarships for women's and Olympic sports and threatens to withhold funds from schools who don't comply. But its legality is in question. Becky Sullivan
Trump administration scrutiny of academic institutions stretches beyond elite colleges After pressuring elite universities, the Trump administration is now focusing on George Mason. Education reporter Katherine Mangan discusses why GMU's president says it's a backlash to DEI efforts. Tonya Mosley Play AudioListen 35 mins
What borrowers should know about student loan changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Now that President Trump has signed Republicans' massive overhaul of the federal student loan program, we explain what's set to change. Cory Turner Play AudioListen 7 mins
How NPR's college podcast winner overcame his fears and inspired listeners worldwide A college student shares how his award-winning podcast about his rare mental health condition has connected him to a new community and opened him up to new opportunities. Janet W. Lee Play AudioListen 5 mins
Lawyers for Harvard and Trump square off in court in Boston With more than $2 billion in federal research grants at stake, the two sides will argue before a federal judge as the university pushes back on the administration's demands. Emily Piper-Vallillo Play AudioListen 4 mins
Trump's budget bill overhauls the federal student loan system. Here's what to know The new Republican spending bill will usher in a sweeping overhaul of the federal student loan system for both current and future borrowers. Adrian Ma Play AudioListen 7 mins
What the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' will change for students, schools and colleges School vouchers are going national and the federal student loan system is getting an overhaul. Here's what to know. Elissa Nadworny
When will Seattle Public Schools get its next superintendent? Not this fall The Seattle School Board decided this week to extend the superintendent search to allow more time for community engagement and feedback. Sami West
What massive cuts to the Department of Education mean for schools and students The Supreme Court on Monday ruled to allow the Trump administration to resume its efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. What will that mean to schools, students and families? Sequoia Carrillo Play AudioListen 3 mins
How school districts are preparing for a future without the Education Department How are states and local school districts preparing for a future without the Department of Education? NPR asks Robert Taylor, superintendent of the Wake County Public School System in North Carolina. Sarah McCammon Play AudioListen 5 mins
