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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 (#17, 2026)

This Week in Higher Ed — Washington (#17, 2026)

USDA opens Distance Learning grant program; Education Department issues new priorities for Comprehensive Centers; Congressional hearing set on Ed Department policy; Bills address Optional Practical Training and skill savings accounts.

This Week in Higher Ed — Washington (#16, 2026)

This Week in Higher Ed — Washington (#16, 2026)

Education Dept finalizes major student loan reforms effective July 2026; White House highlights apprenticeship gains; new state investments in higher ed and workforce.

This Week in Higher Ed — Washington (#15, 2026)

This Week in Higher Ed — Washington (#15, 2026)

DOE proposes major overhaul to Title IV accountability; FSA revises student loan system rules; White House expands mental health research; Congressional focus on technical education and loan plans.

This Week in Higher Ed — Washington (#14, 2026)

This Week in Higher Ed — Washington (#14, 2026)

ED announces AI education grant priority; Career Pathways and Workforce Readiness priority finalized; federal student aid rules updated; Commerce eliminates Title VI disparate-impact language; new Treasury tuition reporting notice.

This Week in Higher Ed — Washington (#13, 2026)

This Week in Higher Ed — Washington (#13, 2026)

Executive Order targets college sports financing; US Dept. of Education revises loan, aid, and NIL policies; Deadline notices for 2026-27 campus-based aid programs; Tech legislation enters committees; Congressional hearings scheduled for AI and scientific publishing.

This Week in Higher Ed — Washington (#12, 2026)

This Week in Higher Ed — Washington (#12, 2026)

Trump executive order targets college sports eligibility and funding; Department of Education opens EOC grant competition; several data collection notices issued; NSF comments on SBIR/STTR Phase I; multiple Congressional bills on critical industry/talent marketplaces.

This Week in Higher Ed — Washington (#11, 2026)

This Week in Higher Ed — Washington (#11, 2026)

Trump Executive Order eliminates DEI in federal contracting; PCAST announced; NSF IUCRC renews reporting; Education Department reviews accreditation, student aid policies, and grant eligibility; multiple new Higher Ed bills introduced.