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Higher Ed (Washington)

This is Queen Street Analytics' weekly digest of regulatory developments, legislative discussions and other government-related news coming out of Washington and the state capitals. This newsletter channel covers colleges, universities, campuses, international students, student housing, research initiatives, and federal research funding opportunities. Once a week, we break down the most important updates in this space in under five minutes.

This Week in Higher Ed — Washington (#34, 2026)

This Week in Higher Ed — Washington (#34, 2026)

G20 Innovation Ministerial consensus; Department of Education extends Title IV reimbursement collection; NIH renews animal welfare assurance requirements; Duty-free scientific instrument applications opened; DoD STEM work experience survey proposes.

This Week in Higher Ed — Washington (#33, 2026)

This Week in Higher Ed — Washington (#33, 2026)

Trump establishes US Space Academy; major overhaul proposed for Education Department grant rules; new internship limits for international students; Biden Admin restricts research funding; government proposes six-figure H-1B fee.

This Week in Higher Ed — Washington (#32, 2026)

This Week in Higher Ed — Washington (#32, 2026)

ED proposes major accreditation reforms; NACIQI meeting set for September; Congressional bills on college antisemitism and education funding move forward; White House issues new space transportation policy.

This Week in Higher Ed — Washington (#31, 2026)

This Week in Higher Ed — Washington (#31, 2026)

Department of Education announces new regulatory agendas; major changes to student loan programs effective July; IES launches national special education spending study; Federal Register releases data-driven initiatives; Congressional bills target student savings and foreign admissions.

USA Lobbying on Higher Ed - Washington (Q2 2026)

USA Lobbying on Higher Ed - Washington (Q2 2026)

Association of American Medical Colleges, Northeastern University, University of Pennsylvania, Alzheimer's Assn, University of Florida Board of Trustees, Northwestern University were unusually active lobbyists this quarter.

This Week in Higher Ed — Washington (#30, 2026)

This Week in Higher Ed — Washington (#30, 2026)

NSF narrows Title VI regulations to intentional discrimination; Trump Administration details new mining workforce investments; NIH advances training and alumni tracking; Federal ED revises vocational reporting; CDC funds global infectious disease capacity.

This Week in Higher Ed — Washington (#29, 2026)

This Week in Higher Ed — Washington (#29, 2026)

State Department proposes rule for J-1 Exchange Visitor Program status updates; EPA seeks input on hazardous waste standards for academic labs; Congressional bills advance on financial aid, education transparency.