Hurry Up and Wait: What's Next in Washington

What's happening in Washington, DC, and what does it mean for higher education? Join NACUBO's Liz Clark, vice president for policy and research, and Bryan Dickson, director, education policy, as they unpack what's moving in Washington—and what's still pending. They discuss federal funding updates, the outlook for student aid and research, and what to watch from the White House, including the FY27 budget request and potential changes to Uniform Guidance. The conversation also highlights fast-developing Department of Education regulations and other emerging issues, offering a timely snapshot of the higher education policy landscape. Additional Resources Connect with Liz on LinkedIn Connect with Bryan on LinkedIn Learn more about the Financial Accountability In Research (FAIR) Model on NACUBO's Sponsored Research page Join us for the next Washington Update webinar on April 6 at 1 pm ET Register for the webinar, How and When to Make Perkins Loan Liquidation Decisions, on April 8 Learn about NACUBO's Board of Directors' Advocacy Day Read NACUBO's news coverage: Congress Passes Budget Legislation That Funds Student Aid and Blocks Indirect Cost Rate Caps ED Proposes New Repayment Plans, Loan Limits Check out NACUBO's other podcasts! Career Conversations CBO Speaks

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Hurry Up and Wait: What's Next in Washington is an episode from NACUBO In Brief by National Association of College and University Business Officers.

This episode is 21:51 long.

This episode was published on Mar 23, 2026.

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