Former education advisor to Senator Dick Durbin and senior Department of Education staffer brings deep expertise in higher education policy, appropriations, and federal regulatory strategy to McAllister & Quinn.
Higher Education
Why Collaboration Matters in Higher Education Today As a professor, for a number of years I taught a seminar for…
Title III Strengthening Institutions Program Released for Fiscal Year 2026 On May 21, 2026, the Department of Labor (DOL) on…
The Department of Labor (DOL), on behalf of the Department of Education (ED), has released the Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP)…
McAllister & Quinn and the National Brain Tumor Society are hosting a webinar titled “The State of Federal Policy and Funding for…
Research shows that purpose‑driven educational environments improve student engagement, persistence, and outcomes. College students arrive on campus at a critical…
Time is limited to apply for federal support for campus-based child care. Community colleges serve a growing population of student…
NIH Blocked from Capping Indirect Cost Rates The Trump administration has effectively surrendered in its current legal fight to slash…
Emerging AI Focused Opportunities for Research Universities After announcing the launch of the Genesis Mission in November 2025, the Trump…
Focus on Artificial Intelligence Funding Opportunities for Community Colleges Community colleges have a distinct advantage when developing programs relevant to…

