Industry News Round-Up Week of 6/16/25

Stay updated on the latest news, advancements, and changes that are shaping the textbook and academic authoring industry with our bi-weekly Industry News Round-Up. Have an item to share? Email Sierra.Pawlak@TAAonline.net.


Research Grants Increasingly Require Compliance With Trump’s Orders. Here’s How Colleges Are Responding. (June 17, 2025)
Funding for Hispanic-Serving Institutions Is Discriminatory and Unconstitutional, Lawsuit Argues (June 11, 2025)

Congratulations to the 2025 TAA Conference Scholarship Recipients

We are thrilled to announce the five TAA members who have been awarded a 2025 TAA Conference Scholarship: Akua Oppong-Anane, West Virginia University; Nathan Camp, New Mexico State University; Elizabeth Frasco, New York University; Gabriela Peterson, New Mexico State University; and Renee Blanchard Hawkins, Texas Women’s University.

This scholarship is designed to support emerging scholars and textbook writers as they grow in their academic journeys. It offers a valuable opportunity to engage with a vibrant community of peers and professionals, gain insights into the world of academic publishing, and take meaningful steps toward a successful writing career.