Tag: Department of Education
May. 2, 2025
Trump administration continues crackdown on higher education
Since President Donald Trump’s January inauguration, there has been a steady shift in government policy on higher education, ranging from the removal of diversity, equity…
Feb. 28, 2025
Drexel responds to DEI policy shift
On Feb. 14, the Department of Education sent out a letter now known as the “Dear Colleague” letter. In this letter, Acting Assistant Secretary for…
Feb. 2, 2024
Drexel under investigation for discrimination
On Dec. 20, 2023, Drexel University President John Fry notified staff and students of an ongoing investigation by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of…
Oct. 20, 2023
Student loan payment pause lifted
After three and a half years, the COVID-19 student loan payment pause has officially ended as agreed to in negotiations to raise the debt ceiling…
Jan. 20, 2017
Drexel awarded $30 million towards community and education programs
Drexel University and the surrounding area has received a $30 million dollar grant to promote comprehensive neighborhood reform and fight poverty. Drexel was one of…
