Katherine Knott
@knottkatherine.bsky.social
News editor at Inside Higher Ed, forever higher ed policy nerd. Missing old Twitter.
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Inside Higher Ed launches weekly federal policy update
In the four weeks since President Trump signed an executive order establishing the Department of Government Efficiency, the higher education sector has been rocked by funding cuts,
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These times are busy so @insidehighered.com is launching a weekly Trump newsletter to catch you up on all things Trump and higher ed. It’s for members only, so sign up now to get the first edition Friday.
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If your family wants to talk about professional degrees this Thanksgiving, read @jessicablake.bsky.social’s latest to get caught up.
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What to Know About the Definition of Professional Degree
Social media critics have focused on the fact that certain female-dominated careers, like nursing, are “no longer” recognized as professional. But the term didn’t mean much before Congress passed new ...
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November 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
If your family wants to talk about professional degrees this Thanksgiving, read @jessicablake.bsky.social’s latest to get caught up.
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🌸NEW POD🌸
Annie, Ella & André do their best to process their way through a frustrating match that wouldn’t stop getting more frustrating. Come on in, it’s group therapy time.
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Annie, Ella & André do their best to process their way through a frustrating match that wouldn’t stop getting more frustrating. Come on in, it’s group therapy time.
🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/0FIl...
🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso
November 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
🌸NEW POD🌸
Annie, Ella & André do their best to process their way through a frustrating match that wouldn’t stop getting more frustrating. Come on in, it’s group therapy time.
🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/0FIl...
🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso
Annie, Ella & André do their best to process their way through a frustrating match that wouldn’t stop getting more frustrating. Come on in, it’s group therapy time.
🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/0FIl...
🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #nwsl #woso
As we talk about the dismantling of ED, I’ve often wondered, “why do we have an Education Department anyway?”
@ryanequinn.bsky.social answered my question and more in his latest.
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@ryanequinn.bsky.social answered my question and more in his latest.
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Trump Isn’t First President to Try to Break Up ED
An iteration of the department in 1867 lasted about a year before being demoted and not resurfacing until the Carter administration. Department or no, both Democrats and Republicans have expanded the ...
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November 24, 2025 at 1:23 PM
As we talk about the dismantling of ED, I’ve often wondered, “why do we have an Education Department anyway?”
@ryanequinn.bsky.social answered my question and more in his latest.
www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
@ryanequinn.bsky.social answered my question and more in his latest.
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I love when my family tunes into higher ed coverage. And yes, I do send them IHE stories like this one
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November 22, 2025 at 7:03 PM
I love when my family tunes into higher ed coverage. And yes, I do send them IHE stories like this one
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“No pro franchise in town has leaned into the District, its residents and the issues they care about the way the Spirit has. It’s a beautiful combination of organic and intentional.”
Read Barry Svlurga in today’s @postsports.bsky.social:
Read Barry Svlurga in today’s @postsports.bsky.social:
Column | How the Washington Spirit embraced the soul of D.C.
During an anxious time in the nation’s capital, the NWSL team and its fans cemented a bond.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:17 PM
“No pro franchise in town has leaned into the District, its residents and the issues they care about the way the Spirit has. It’s a beautiful combination of organic and intentional.”
Read Barry Svlurga in today’s @postsports.bsky.social:
Read Barry Svlurga in today’s @postsports.bsky.social:
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I wanted to write a story about how public universities discussed the proposed federal compact in private. But public universities are resistant to turning over public records, ignoring deadlines and fighting to keep documents private.
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Public Universities Don’t Want to Discuss the Compact
Institutions have been slow to respond to records requests related to the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education,” and UT Austin is fighting to withhold records.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
I wanted to write a story about how public universities discussed the proposed federal compact in private. But public universities are resistant to turning over public records, ignoring deadlines and fighting to keep documents private.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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And ED makes it official. Numerous programs are getting shipped out to four different agencies.
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McMahon Breaks Up More of the Education Department
Trump officials announced six agreements with four agencies to take over some of ED’s responsibilities.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:22 PM
And ED makes it official. Numerous programs are getting shipped out to four different agencies.
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Here's what we know about today's announcement regarding the dismantling of ED
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McMahon Says “Clock Is Ticking” on Education Department
Trump officials are reportedly planning to enact a number of agreements Tuesday that could send key ED responsibilities to other agencies.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Here's what we know about today's announcement regarding the dismantling of ED
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@insidehighered.com has received multiple tips that the Department of Education will be signing a number of interagency agreements later today. The agreements would move the responsibilities of key offices to other departments.
Stay tuned for more coverage.
Stay tuned for more coverage.
November 18, 2025 at 3:57 PM
@insidehighered.com has received multiple tips that the Department of Education will be signing a number of interagency agreements later today. The agreements would move the responsibilities of key offices to other departments.
Stay tuned for more coverage.
Stay tuned for more coverage.
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chat is it good that the league went on a media blitz to laud the salary cap after being asked about trinity rodman's contract
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Trinity Rodman’s contract saga will reveal the future that NWSL leadership want
A day that ended with Washington Spirit fans zipping across the skies like meteors began, contrastingly, with frustration-induced eye rolls. The Athletic’s Tom Bogert broke news about the status of…
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November 17, 2025 at 6:29 PM
chat is it good that the league went on a media blitz to laud the salary cap after being asked about trinity rodman's contract
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Fewer International Students Came to the U.S. This Fall
Nearly a year into the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration and visas, data reveals that new international student enrollment is down 17 percent since last fall. https://bit.ly/3JCkG16
#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
Nearly a year into the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration and visas, data reveals that new international student enrollment is down 17 percent since last fall. https://bit.ly/3JCkG16
#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
November 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Fewer International Students Came to the U.S. This Fall
Nearly a year into the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration and visas, data reveals that new international student enrollment is down 17 percent since last fall. https://bit.ly/3JCkG16
#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
Nearly a year into the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration and visas, data reveals that new international student enrollment is down 17 percent since last fall. https://bit.ly/3JCkG16
#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
So excited to spend the next week hating on Gotham FC.
November 16, 2025 at 10:15 PM
So excited to spend the next week hating on Gotham FC.
I might have cried at this moment
November 16, 2025 at 12:15 AM
I might have cried at this moment
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WE ARE HEADED TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP
November 15, 2025 at 7:22 PM
WE ARE HEADED TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP
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WASHINGTON SPIRIT ADVANCE TO THE SEMIS🔥
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November 8, 2025 at 8:15 PM
WASHINGTON SPIRIT ADVANCE TO THE SEMIS🔥
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From @jessicablake.bsky.social, who is in the room, ED reached consensus on its proposed professional definition, which was released last night.
So that's a wrap on this neg reg. www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-t...
So that's a wrap on this neg reg. www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-t...
ED Releases Proposal for Defining Professional Programs
The Department of Education released its latest proposal Wednesday for determining which post-baccalaureate degree programs get access to what amount of federal loans under Congress’ One Big Beautiful...
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November 6, 2025 at 9:50 PM
From @jessicablake.bsky.social, who is in the room, ED reached consensus on its proposed professional definition, which was released last night.
So that's a wrap on this neg reg. www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-t...
So that's a wrap on this neg reg. www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-t...
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The philanthropist MacKenzie Scott dropped upward of $300 million on historically Black colleges and universities this fall. Here's how campus leaders are spending the money.
How HBCUs Plan to Spend MacKenzie Scott’s Money
The philanthropist dropped upward of $300 million on historically Black colleges and universities this fall. Campus leaders are overjoyed and spending in ways they never thought possible.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The philanthropist MacKenzie Scott dropped upward of $300 million on historically Black colleges and universities this fall. Here's how campus leaders are spending the money.
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U of Austin to End Tuition ‘Forever’ With Help of $100M Gift
After receiving even more support from a big conservative donor, the not-yet-accredited institution announced it will neither charge tuition nor accept government funds. Some are skeptical. https://bit.ly/47sNHW4
After receiving even more support from a big conservative donor, the not-yet-accredited institution announced it will neither charge tuition nor accept government funds. Some are skeptical. https://bit.ly/47sNHW4
November 6, 2025 at 6:38 PM
U of Austin to End Tuition ‘Forever’ With Help of $100M Gift
After receiving even more support from a big conservative donor, the not-yet-accredited institution announced it will neither charge tuition nor accept government funds. Some are skeptical. https://bit.ly/47sNHW4
After receiving even more support from a big conservative donor, the not-yet-accredited institution announced it will neither charge tuition nor accept government funds. Some are skeptical. https://bit.ly/47sNHW4
We’re at day 4 of this week’s neg reg, and the department offered a slight expansion of its list of professional programs. More from @jessicablake.bsky.social here:
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ED Releases Proposal for Defining Professional Programs
The Department of Education released its latest proposal Wednesday for determining which post-baccalaureate degree programs get access to what amount of federal loans under Congress’ One Big Beautiful...
www.insidehighered.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:22 PM
We’re at day 4 of this week’s neg reg, and the department offered a slight expansion of its list of professional programs. More from @jessicablake.bsky.social here:
www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-t...
www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-t...
I'm back on The Key this week with @saracuster.insidehighered.com. We talk about Dancing with the Stars, the romance novel I'm trying to write and all the news from the last month.
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Ep. 181: TRIO Cuts, Compact Responses and Looking for Signs of Life at ED | Inside Higher Ed
In this episode, Katherine Knott, Inside Higher Ed’s news editor, is ba
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November 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I'm back on The Key this week with @saracuster.insidehighered.com. We talk about Dancing with the Stars, the romance novel I'm trying to write and all the news from the last month.
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Trump Research Funding Plans: Penalize ‘Repeat Players,’ Reward Compact Signers
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Trump Funding Plans Could Harm Top Research Universities
Before his administration asked universities to sign a compact in exchange for federal funding priority, the president ordered that grants shouldn’t be given “to a select group of repeat players.” Bot...
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November 3, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Trump Research Funding Plans: Penalize ‘Repeat Players,’ Reward Compact Signers
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The Princess Bride references during the editing process were many. But @jessicablake.bsky.social hasn’t seen it so alas.
November 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The Princess Bride references during the editing process were many. But @jessicablake.bsky.social hasn’t seen it so alas.
This remains the most important piece I’ve ever read about baseball defector.com/is-the-phill...
Is The Phillies' Good Luck Charm A Dedication To Himbo Culture And Showing Clavicle? [Update] | Defector
Now, as a fan, you may be wondering why Major League Baseball would want to rob us of bare-chested boys of summer.
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November 2, 2025 at 3:15 AM
This remains the most important piece I’ve ever read about baseball defector.com/is-the-phill...