The University of Colorado released an update on April 2 that covers recent federal developments, including government funding measures and a new White House framework for artificial intelligence policy.
The update is intended to inform the university community about significant actions at the federal level that may affect higher education institutions. Topics in the report include changes to student loan administration, grant eligibility updates, veterans’ education benefits, and legal actions involving Title IX and gender-affirming care for minors.
According to the university’s Federal Relations and Counsel office, information from March 27 addresses government funding issues, details of the White House’s national policy framework for artificial intelligence, appointments to the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), as well as several legal matters such as a Department of Justice lawsuit against Harvard University and a letter sent by the Office for Civil Rights to San Jose State University regarding Title IX compliance. The update also mentions efforts by the Department of Education to move student loans under Treasury management and changes in eligibility criteria for Title III and Title V grants. Additionally, it notes that a federal judge has extended deadlines related to Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) data submissions.
A separate communication dated March 30 highlights ongoing appropriations discussions for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. It also references proposals submitted by CU Boulder related to the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), comments from CU RISE—a campus initiative—and recent visits with lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
The university encourages those interested in more detailed information or further updates on these topics to visit its Federal Updates and Actions page.
