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Each episode of dotEDU presents a deep dive into a major public policy issue impacting college campuses and students across the country. Hosts from ACE, joined by guest experts, lead you through thought-provoking conversations on topics such as campus free speech, diversity in admissions, college costs and affordability, and more.
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April 16, 2025
<p>In this episode of dotEDU Live, the hosts unpack the Trump administration’s sweeping demands to Harvard—including oversight of teaching, governance, and student speech—and the university’s refusal to comply, a defining moment in higher education’s response to growing federal pressure. They also examine the surge in international student visa revocations and the escalating legal fight over federal research funding cuts at the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Energy. ACE President Ted Mitchell and Steven Bloom from ACE’s Government Relations team join the conversation to explore what it all means for campuses—and how they can respond.</p> <p>Send suggestions, links, and questions to @ACEducation on X or Bluesky or email [email protected]. Here are some of the links and references from this week’s episode: </p> <p>Here are some of the links and references from this week’s show:</p> <p><a href= "https://www.harvard.edu/president/news/2025/the-promise-of-american-higher-education/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Promise of American Higher Education</a><br /> Harvard University President’s Office</p> <p><a href= "https://www.insidehighered.com/news/government/politics-elections/2025/04/16/trumps-demands-harvard-escalate-his-war-higher-ed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Trump’s Demands of Harvard Escalate His War on Higher Ed</a><br /> Inside Higher Ed | April 16, 2025</p> <p><a href= "https://www.ajc.org/news/ajc-statement-on-university-funding-cuts" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AJC Statement on University Funding Cuts</a><br /> American Jewish Committee</p> <p><a href="https://wapo.st/42gtss1" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">College Financial Aid Hit with Glitches, Delays Due to Federal Staffing Cuts</a><br /> The Washington Post | April 14, 2025</p> <p><a href= "https://www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pages/ACE-Assns-Demand-Answers-Visa-Revocations.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ACE, Higher Ed Associations Demand Answers as Student Visa Revocations Spread Nationwide</a><br /> American Council on Education | April 7, 2025</p> <p><a href= "https://www.acenet.edu/Policy-Advocacy/Pages/Law-Courts/Association-Lawsuit-NIH-FA.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ACE Page on NIH and DOE Lawsuits</a><br /> American Council on Education</p> <p><a href= "https://www.acenet.edu/Policy-Advocacy/Pages/Tax-Reform-and-Higher-Education-2025.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tax Reform and Higher Education in 2025</a><br /> American Council on Education</p> <p><a href= "https://www.nafsa.org/policy-and-advocacy/policy-resources/nafsa-international-student-economic-value-tool-v2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NAFSA International Student Economic Value Tool</a></p>
April 3, 2025
<p>In this episode of dotEDU Live, Jon, Sarah, and Mushtaq unpack the sweeping policy shifts affecting higher education, including the executive order to dismantle the Department of Education (ED). They also discuss the legal and financial implications for institutions, potential changes to federal student aid, immigration policies impacting international students, and key congressional budget updates.<br /> <br /> Send suggestions, links, and questions to @ACEducation on X or Bluesky or email [email protected]. Here are some of the links and references from this week’s episode: </p> <p><a href= "https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/03/improving-education-outcomes-by-empowering-parents-states-and-communities/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities </a><br /> The White House | March 20, 2025 (Executive Order)</p> <p><a href= "https://www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pages/ED-EO-Political-Theater.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ACE President Ted Mitchell: Trump’s Order to Dismantle ED is “Political Theater” </a><br /> ACE | March 21, 2025</p> <p><a href= "https://apnews.com/article/student-loans-education-department-outage-layoffs-5afb5a0a1b51bbe50e5961a63b419041" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Federal Student Loan Site Down Wednesday, a Day After Layoffs Gutted Education Department </a><br /> The Associated Press | March 13, 2025</p> <p><a href= "https://www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-takes/2025/04/02/trump-admin-makes-deep-cuts-hhs-public-health-agencies" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Public Health Agencies See Mass Layoffs </a><br /> Inside Higher Ed | April 2, 2025</p> <p><a href= "https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/31/us/trump-administration-harvard-funding.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Trump Administration Will Review Billions in Funding for Harvard </a><br /> The New York Times (sub. req.) | March 31, 2025</p> <p><a href= "https://www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pages/ACE-Assns-Urge-Changes-to-DETERRENT-Act.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ACE, Higher Ed Association Urge Changes to Foreign Gift Reporting Bill Passed by House </a><br /> ACE | March 31, 2025</p> <p><a href= "https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/27/us/students-trump-ice-detention.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">What We Know About the Detentions of Student Protesters </a><br /> The New York Times (sub. req.) | March 27, 2025</p>
March 20, 2025
<p>The latest episode of dotEDU Live unpacks the sweeping layoffs at the Department of Education and their implications for colleges and universities. Hosts Jon Fansmith, Sarah Spreitzer, and Mushtaq Gunja are joined by ACE President Ted Mitchell to break down the budget battle in Congress, the department’s restructuring, and the ripple effects on financial aid, student services, and institutional oversight. </p> <p>The discussion also covers the Trump administration’s ongoing investigations into higher education institutions, including Title VI enforcement actions and DEI-related scrutiny, as well as the shifting landscape for federal grant funding. </p> <p>Send suggestions, links, and questions to @ACEducation on X or Bluesky or email [email protected]. Here are some of the links and references from this week’s show:</p> <p><a href= "https://apnews.com/article/education-department-layoffs-job-cuts-linda-mcmahon-ce9f6a8a63972aede0d8fbdf057ab788" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Education Department Cuts Half Its Staff as Trump Vows to Wind the Agency Down</a><br /> The Associated Press | March 11, 2025</p> <p><a href= "https://www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pages/Statement-Sweeping-Layoffs-Department-of-Education.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Significant Layoffs at the Department of Education</a><br /> ACE | March 11, 2025 </p> <p><a href= "https://www.ed.gov/about/news/press-release/us-department-of-educations-office-civil-rights-sends-letters-60-universities-under-investigation-antisemitic-discrimination-and-harassment" target="_blank" rel="noopener">U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Sends Letters to 60 Universities Under Investigation for Antisemitic Discrimination and Harassment</a><br /> Department of Education | March 10, 2025 </p> <p><a href= "https://www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pages/Statement-Opposing-Columbia-Grants-Contracts-Cancellation.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell Opposing the Trump Administration’s Cancellation of Grants and Contracts to Columbia University</a><br /> ACE | March 10, 2025 </p> <p><a href= "https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/03/restoring-public-service-loan-forgiveness/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Restoring Public Service Loan Forgiveness</a><br /> White House | March 7, 2025 </p> <p><a href= "https://www.ed.gov/about/news/press-release/office-civil-rights-initiates-title-vi-investigations-institutions-of-higher-education-0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Office for Civil Rights Initiates Title VI Investigations into Institutions of Higher Education</a><br /> Department of Education | March 14, 2025 </p> <p><a href= "https://hechingerreport.org/opinion-heres-why-we-cannot-permit-americas-partnership-with-higher-education-to-weaken-or-dissolve/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">OPINION: Here’s Why We Cannot Permit America’s Partnership with Higher Education to Weaken or Dissolve</a><br /> By ACE President Ted Mitchell<br /> The Hechinger Report | March 18, 2025</p> <p><a href= "https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/13/nyregion/columbia-university-students-disciplined-hamilton-hall.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Trump Demands Major Changes in Columbia Discipline and Admissions Rules</a><br /> The New York Times (sub. req.) | March 13, 2025 </p> <p><a href= "https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2025-03-12/susan-collins-announces-reinstatement-of-university-of-maine-systems-paused-usda-funding" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Susan Collins Announces Reinstatement of University of Maine System’s Paused USDA Funding</a><br /> Maine Public | March 12, 2025</p>
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