Trump administration launches higher education rulemaking body with veteran as primary negotiator

Published November 12, 2025 12:14pm ET



The Education Department has created a rulemaking body tasked with shaping the future of higher education accountability, Pell Grants, and student aid.

Matthew Feehan, a National Guard veteran and former infantry officer, has been appointed by the department to serve as the primary negotiator on the Accountability in Higher Education and Access through Demand-driven Workforce Pell Committee.

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