On April 23, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order (EO) aimed at changing university accreditation processes. The order instructs accreditors to place greater emphasis on student outcomes such as graduation rates and return on investment as the primary measures of institutional quality, without requiring consideration of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices.
Governmental Policy & Regulation
On March 21, 2025, President Trump announced a proposal to transfer the management of student loans from the Department of Education (ED) to the Small Business Administration (SBA) and move special needs programs from the ED to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Governmental Policy & Regulation
The university is closely monitoring a March 20,2025, executive order (EO) by the Trump administration directing the closure process for the U.S. Department of Education (ED).
Governmental Policy & Regulation
On March 7, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Department of Education (ED) to revise the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Governmental Policy & Regulation
The U.S. Department of Education initiated a significant reduction in force (RIF) on March 11, 2025, impacting nearly 50% of the department’s workforce.
Governmental Policy & Regulation
LMU has joined the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities and other higher education institutions in signing a letter from the American Council on Education to the U.S. Department of Education.