Trump Appoints Nicholas Kent, For-Profit College Insider, as Education Under Secretary

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Nicholas Kent, formerly a policy officer at for-profit college association CECU, was sworn in as Under Secretary of Education, signaling potential deregulation and reduced oversight of higher education institutions. The Senate confirmed his nomination with a narrow 50-45 vote, amid concerns about his ties to for-profit colleges.

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[1] Trump is seeking to reshape higher education. Meet the man he wants leading the charge · Jul 26, 2025 Tier 2

[2] Nicholas Kent Sworn In as Under Secretary of Education · Aug 4, 2025 Tier 2

[3] Trump appoints Biden critic Nicholas Kent as under secretary · Feb 11, 2025 Tier 2

[4] Senate Committee Approves Education Under Secretary Nominee · May 23, 2025 Tier 2

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The Cascade Ledger. “Trump Appoints Nicholas Kent, For-Profit College Insider, as Education Under Secretary.” The Capture Cascade Timeline, July 26, 2025. https://capturecascade.org/event/2025-07-26--trump-is-seeking-to-reshape-higher-education-meet-the-man-he/