Office of the Secretary of Higher EducationAccreditation, Innovation, and Modernization (AIM) Committee Begins Meeting
As announced in January of this year, the AIM Committee will begin meeting April 13-17 and May 18-22, 2026, to discuss proposed changes to the higher education accreditation system, including deregulation, student outcomes, merit and integrity. Materials distributed by the Department and the link to register to virtual view the committee are available on .
Trump Signs New Executive Order on College Sports
On April 3, 2026, President Trump signed a new executive order (EO) titled "." The EO directs Federal agencies to review and update components of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and encourage revenue-sharing models for funding women’s and Olympic sports.The Administration provided an accompanying fact sheet available on .
U.S. ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ and U.S. Department of Labor Announce Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 competition for the Talent Search Program
On March 17, 2026, ED and DOL issued the FY 2026 Talent Search Program aimed at helping students pursue postsecondary education or training. This is the first grant under ED's new interagency partnership agreement with DOL. The deadline for the FY 2026 Talent Search Application is May 1, 2026. Additional information about the announcement, including eligibility and application details for the Talent Search grant competition is .
Preliminary Injunction Blocks Unlawful Demands for Higher Education Admissions Data in New Jersey
On April 3, 2026, a multistate coalition of 17 attorneys general secured a preliminary injunction pausing the U.S. ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ’s collection of the IPEDS Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement (ACTS) Survey. .
The Office of the Secretary of Higher Education is continuing to compile information about any institutions who are experiencing issues with federal funding or other impacts due to federal action. Please submit a brief summary of issues to Stefani.Thachik@oshe.nj.gov if applicable to your institution. Find updates and resources regarding federal actions on OSHE's Federal Actions Impacting Higher Education page.