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Urgent National Action to Save College Sports
President Donald J. Trump’s order directs federal agencies to begin setting up a national framework to stabilize college sports, with key provisions taking effect on August 1, 2026. It tells agencies that fund or contract with colleges to consider whether schools are violating major college athletics rules on eligibility, transfers, revenue-sharing, and improper payments when evaluating those schools’ standing for federal grants and contracts. The order also pushes the national governing body for college sports to strengthen rules on issues such as five-year eligibility limits, transfer rules, medical care for athletes, protection of women’s and Olympic sports, limits on fraudulent NIL pay schemes, and a national registry for student-athlete agents. It further directs the Justice Department to challenge certain state laws that conflict with national college sports rules and says the action was issued because the White House views the current system as financially unstable, legally chaotic, and threatening to the structure of college athletics and universities’ broader responsibilities.
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Mar 17, 2026
FRWomen's History Month, 2026
Apr 28, 2025
FRPreparing Americans for High-Paying Skilled Trade Jobs of the Future
Apr 28, 2025
FRWhite House Initiative To Promote Excellence and Innovation at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
On April 23, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order establishing the White House Initiative to Promote Excellence and Innovation at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This initiative is designed to enhance the capacity of HBCUs to provide high-quality education and foster economic opportunities. It aims to increase private-sector involvement, improve institutional infrastructure, and support professional development for students in key industries. The order also creates a President's Board of Advisors on HBCUs to offer guidance and support, and mandates an annual report on the federal government's impact on these institutions. Additionally, it revokes a previous executive order related to HBCUs and terminates an advisory council under the Environmental Protection Agency.
Apr 23, 2025
Reforming Accreditation to Strengthen Higher Education
On April 23, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued an order to reform the accreditation system for higher education institutions in the United States. The order aims to hold accreditors accountable for ensuring that colleges and universities provide high-quality education without engaging in unlawful discrimination under the guise of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) standards. It directs the Secretary of Education to take actions such as denying recognition to accreditors that violate federal law and promoting accreditation practices that focus on student outcomes and academic quality. Additionally, the order calls for increasing competition among accreditors, reducing barriers to innovative educational models, and ensuring that accreditation standards align with federal and state laws. The goal is to improve the value of higher education for students and taxpayers by eliminating practices that lead to credential inflation and unnecessary costs.
Apr 23, 2025
White House Initiative to Promote Excellence and Innovation at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
On April 23, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued an order establishing the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to enhance their role in providing high-quality education and economic opportunities. This initiative, led by an Executive Director in the Executive Office of the President, aims to strengthen HBCUs through partnerships with federal agencies, private-sector employers, and philanthropic organizations. It focuses on improving institutional infrastructure, fiscal stability, and professional development for students, while also promoting innovation and excellence. Additionally, the order establishes the President’s Board of Advisors on HBCUs to provide guidance and support for these efforts. The order revokes a previous executive order from 2021, streamlining efforts to elevate HBCUs as key contributors to the nation's educational and economic landscape.
Feb 06, 2025
FRCareer and Technical Education Month, 2025
President Donald J. Trump has proclaimed February 2025 as Career and Technical Education Month. This proclamation emphasizes the administration's commitment to providing students and workers with the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly advancing technological landscape. It highlights the importance of vocational training and education in strengthening the workforce and boosting the economy. The proclamation also reaffirms the administration's focus on investing in high-quality career and technical education to prepare Americans for high-wage careers, particularly in fields like science, technology, and engineering.
Jan 23, 2025
President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology
President Donald Trump has issued an order to establish the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). This council is designed to bring together experts from academia, industry, and government to advise the President on science, technology, education, and innovation policy. It aims to maintain the United States' global technological dominance by addressing challenges in fields like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and biotechnology. The council will consist of up to 24 members, including key advisors and distinguished non-federal experts, and will provide scientific and technical information to inform public policy. The order also revokes a previous executive order related to the council, emphasizing a new direction for scientific advisory in the administration.