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The financial aid office has also “met with academic departments and University leadership to review the implications of the new rules, so faculty and administrators are equipped to support students appropriately,” Jordan said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2026

During his time in the photo department Dave has also worked in the Business, Investigations, Politics and Enterprise departments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

Supporters hail the move as bringing accountability and coherence — through the governor — to all the departments and agenices involved in education.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Carl Emmerson, a partner at consultancy London Economics, noted the government already has ambitious efficiency targets baked into its 2025 Spending Review settlements with individual departments, which set their budgets over the coming years.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

He talked to sheriff’s departments all over the state.

From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley