After Reconciliation: Higher Ed Reform and Where Left–Right Collaboration Matters Most

This report by Ben Upton, takes an in-depth look at One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which is a major overhaul of federal higher education policy, with implementation now focused on accountability, student loan reform, and the expansion of Workforce Pell. While experts, including Mark D’Amico, differ on specific provisions, there is shared agreement on improving student outcomes, limiting excessive debt, and ensuring high-quality workforce training, even as concerns remain about timelines and implementation capacity.