Aaron Gifford
Author
Aaron Gifford has written for several daily newspapers, magazines, and specialty publications and also served as a federal background investigator and Medicare fraud analyst. He graduated from the University at Buffalo and is based in Upstate New York.
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Overhaul of Biden-Era Student Loan Program Clears House Committee
Republicans seek to pass national higher education finance reform as part of a massive reconciliation bill.
Trump’s First 100 Days: A Rapid and Consequential Start
Now serving as the 47th president, Trump is picking up where he left off, expanding on key priorities from his first term.
Education Department Finds University of Pennsylvania Violated Title IX Over Transgender Swimmer
The Ivy League school could lose federal funding if a male athlete who won the NCAA swimming title as a female competitor doesn’t relinquish records.
Education Department Probes Berkeley Over Alleged Failure to Report Chinese Donations
Federal law requires schools to disclose substantial foreign gifts and contracts to the Department of Education twice a year.
Judge Blocks Trump Admin Effort to Remove DEI From Public Schools
The judge ruled that the Department of Education’s requirements were vague and gave no examples of DEI practices that violated civil rights laws.
Trump Signs Orders Ending DEI in University Accreditation, Requiring Foreign Gift Disclosure
The list includes foreign donation disclosure requirements at universities and an end to ’restorative justice' practices in public schools.
White House Responds to Harvard Lawsuit Over Federal Funding
Harvard University on April 21 sued the Trump administration over its halting of more than $2 billion in federal contracts and grants.
Harvard Sues Trump Administration Over Funding Freeze
The lawsuit was filed as the administration plans to withhold another $1 billion from the university.
Trump Floats Revoking Harvard’s Tax-Exempt Status—What Is It?
If the IRS rescinds the university’s tax-exempt status, the dispute will likely go to the courts.
Texas House Passes Universal School Choice Bill
Gov. Greg Abbott said he’ll sign the $1 billion measure into law before the 2025–2026 academic year.
