As the federal policy agenda for 2026 begins to take shape, colleges are parsing early signals from Washington and considering what they could mean in the months ahead. Our free webinar series continues with another live session next Thursday, February 19 at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT.

In this session, Chronicle journalists Sarah Brown and Rick Seltzer will examine recent policy developments, highlight emerging priorities, and discuss how institutions are responding. They’ll also answer select questions from Chronicle subscribers, bringing reader concerns directly into the conversation.

Sign up today to register for all remaining winter sessions, including a March program devoted entirely to audience Q&A. You’ll also receive on-demand access to recordings from this session and all past webinars in the series. Register today to join this important discussion.

 FREE WEBINAR SERIES

Trump and Higher Ed: Understanding the Latest

Sign up for free today and you’ll automatically be registered for two new dates, taking place in February and March.

Sarah Brown, The Chronicle’s news editor, and Rick Seltzer, author of the subscriber-only Daily Briefing newsletter, will tackle the most pressing issues in higher-ed policy, helping you stay informed and prepared for what’s ahead.

• Session 2: February 19 at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT

• Session 3 (Audience Q&A): March 26 at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT

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