Amid shifting federal policies and funding cuts under the Trump administration, colleges face intensified financial strains and regulatory challenges. Some institutions, like Albright College, are borrowing against endowments to pursue turnaround strategies, while others contend with program cuts prompted by new state laws imposing minimum graduation thresholds. The Department of Education is delaying or canceling grant funding, causing uncertainty for educators nationwide. Additionally, states vary in their use of postsecondary readiness metrics, with many expanding or refining accountability systems amid these changes. Community colleges and universities are adjusting to regulatory reviews and adapting to federal enforcement related to diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.