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The Johns Hopkins University said it laid off 110 employees in June 2026, citing cuts in federal research funding. (The Daily Record/File photo)
Jun 26, 2026

Johns Hopkins University lays off over 100 employees, cites federal funding cuts

The Johns Hopkins University said it laid off 110 employees, citing cuts in federal research funding, impacting administrative functions.

24 universities plan to back Harvard in their legal battle.
Aug 13, 2025

Harvard, Trump administration nearing a settlement including a $500 million payment

Harvard and the Trump administration near a $500M settlement to restore federal funding and end months of political and legal battles.

Students sit on the front steps of Low Memorial Library on the Columbia University campus in New York City, Feb. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)
Jul 25, 2025

Trump’s settlement with Columbia could become a model for his campaign to reshape higher education

Columbia University will pay $220M and adopt major reforms to end a federal antisemitism probe, marking a key win for Trump’s higher ed agenda.

President Donald Trump holds a signed an executive order relating to school discipline policies as Education Secretary Linda McMahon listens in the Oval Office of the White House on April 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Apr 28, 2025

MD among states suing Trump administration over push to end diversity programs in public schools

Maryland is among 19 states suing the Trump administration to block threats to withhold school funding over DEI programs in public schools.

Trump National Enquirer
Apr 16, 2018

Will this claim of attorney-client privilege be trumped?

Academic freedom, criminally unreasonable fee, murder or suicide round out roundup.