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After closing abruptly this year, the Catholic institution is trying to pay off millions of dollars in debt.
The rule would ease the way for new accreditors to form and give agencies significant new duties, including overseeing intellectual diversity policies.
The Financial Aid Community Needs Clarity and Accountability From ED sara.custer@in… Wed, 08/19/2026 - 10:20 AM And it needs more critical coverage of the sweeping regulatory changes administrators are being asked to implement. Byline(s) Letters to the Editor
Jacksonville State Dissolves Faculty Senate Emma Whitford Wed, 08/19/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Emma Whitford
Focus on the Quantum Future jdimaggio@upcea.edu Wed, 08/19/2026 - 03:00 AM We seem to be obsessed with artificial general intelligence and super intelligence. Yet, our forward focus today more appropriately should be on quantum computing. Byline(s) Ray Schroeder
Universities of Wisconsin Announce 2-Year Tuition Freeze Emma Whitford Wed, 08/19/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Emma Whitford
Lawsuit Challenges New Length-of-Stay Limit for International Students Johanna Alonso Wed, 08/19/2026 - 03:00 AM The rule, finalized last month, has drawn intense criticism from universities and international educators. Now, a group of eight organizations is arguing that it should be scrapped. Byline(s) Johanna Alonso
AI Career Skills Move Beyond Computer Science Joshua.Bay Wed, 08/19/2026 - 03:00 AM New Handshake data shows how students across majors are building AI experience and navigating an evolving early-career job market. Byline(s) Joshua Bay
Florida Responds to McMahon ‘Call to Action’ Josh Moody Wed, 08/19/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Josh Moody
Calif. Bill Could Create Designation for Asian-Serving Colleges Olivia.sanchez Wed, 08/19/2026 - 03:00 AM The proposal doesn’t have a funding component but would require institutions to establish plans to better serve Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students. Byline(s) Olivia Sanchez
Students’ Choices of Roommates, Clubs and More Fuel Higher Ed Polarization Ryan Quinn Wed, 08/19/2026 - 03:00 AM A new book by sociologist Neil Gross argues universities aren’t doing enough to counteract students’ formation of their own ideological bubbles. Byline(s) Ryan Quinn
42% of Colleges Haven’t Fully Submitted Required Student Outcomes Data jessica.blake@… Wed, 08/19/2026 - 03:00 AM The Education Department is giving the more than 1,900 colleges missing some or all Financial Value Transparency data one last chance. Noncompliance could bring consequences. Byline(s) Jessica Blake
Since taking office last year, Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson has prioritized increasing the state’s completion rate of the federal aid form.
The credit ratings agency found increases in median headcounts across colleges it rates, but also weakening operating margins in fiscal 2025.
We Need a New Science Funding Playbook Elizabeth Redden Wed, 07/15/2026 - 03:00 AM Researchers can borrow from the start-up world to sustain science as a public good. Byline(s) Rinad S. Beidas Thekla Ross Pete Kadens Judith T. Moskowitz
What if the U.S. Government Owned Stock in AI Companies? jdimaggio@upcea.edu Wed, 07/15/2026 - 03:00 AM Who is responsible for compensating Americans for jobs lost to AI? Byline(s) Ray Schroeder
Special Report: Higher Ed’s Big Restructuring colleen.flaherty Wed, 07/15/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) IHE Staff
Trump One Step Closer to Removing ED From LBJ Building jessica.blake@… Wed, 07/15/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Jessica Blake
Would You Prefer Rocks Over Higher Education? kjohnsonbowles… Wed, 07/15/2026 - 03:00 AM Are you dumber than a rock? Why the arts, humanities and social sciences are the bedrock of society and why you couldn’t live without them. Byline(s) Kathy Johnson Bowles
A New Path Between Trades and Degrees Joshua.Bay Wed, 07/15/2026 - 03:00 AM The University of Mount Saint Vincent has established a partnership with Apex Technical School to create pathways for students to earn both trade credentials and college degrees. Byline(s) Joshua Bay
An Enrollment Reprieve for Rabbinical Schools Sara Weissman Wed, 07/15/2026 - 03:00 AM For years, major rabbinical schools saw head counts dwindle. Now some are welcoming large incoming classes after creating new pipelines to the rabbinate. Byline(s) Sara Weissman
Investigation Finds Michigan Overlooked Issues With Coach Josh Moody Wed, 07/15/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Josh Moody
Amid Cyclosporiasis Outbreak, University Researchers Lend Their Expertise Johanna Alonso Wed, 07/15/2026 - 03:00 AM Foodborne illness researchers are fielding a wide range of requests to answer questions about the disease and the parasite that causes it, drawing attention to the role of academia in public health emergencies. Byline(s) Johanna Alonso
House Hearing Puts Med Schools in DEI Hot Seat kathryn.palmer… Wed, 07/15/2026 - 03:00 AM Republicans grilled administrators from medical schools at UCLA, UC San Francisco and the University of Illinois over their admissions policies and curricula. Democrats dismissed the hearing as political theater. Byline(s) Kathryn Palmer
A new $10 million pool of performance-based funds adds money to long-stagnant appropriations but falls short of higher education leaders’ hopes.
The system’s academic senate is “revising its timeline” to comprehensively examine the role of college entrance exams, according to its chair.
Plaintiffs allege the Ivy League institution instead "actively participated in and amplified" racial and political targeting of its campus members.
Academic Forests Are Higher Ed’s Hidden Jewels Elizabeth Redden Wed, 08/12/2026 - 03:00 AM Forests are an asset for employee and student well-being and offer invaluable opportunities for teaching, research and recreation. Universities should protect them. Byline(s) Robert F. Baldwin Elizabeth Dennis Baldwin Olin Thompson Mefford Danny Weathers Robert H. Jones
The Odd Couple: We’re Not Back in School rachel.toor Wed, 08/12/2026 - 03:00 AM Another academic year starts and neither Gordon nor Rachel will be on campus. Byline(s) Rachel Toor E. Gordon Gee
The Legislation That Eats Away at Higher Education’s Financial Footing kjohnsonbowles… Wed, 08/12/2026 - 03:00 AM Legislation is increasing financial burdens on students and institutions. Here are some things to think about when trying to fix the business model. Byline(s) Kathy Johnson Bowles
Departing UNCF President Reflects on HBCU ‘Renaissance’ Sara Weissman Wed, 08/12/2026 - 03:00 AM After more than two decades at the helm of the United Negro College Fund, Michael L. Lomax looks back at his career advocating for historically Black colleges and universities. Byline(s) Sara Weissman
Researcher Accused of Espionage Files Second Lawsuit Against University Emma Whitford Wed, 08/12/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Emma Whitford
A Pre-Orientation Designed for Student Parents Joshua.Bay Wed, 08/12/2026 - 03:00 AM Wichita State’s new pre-orientation program builds belonging and connects student parents with resources before the semester begins. Byline(s) Joshua Bay
Linda McMahon Legal Battle Grinds On Josh Moody Wed, 08/12/2026 - 03:00 AM The education secretary was sued in 2024 for allegedly ignoring sexual abuse when she was a WWE executive. Almost two years in, the largely overlooked lawsuit is playing out slowly. Byline(s) Josh Moody
Loss of International Students Could Cost Economy $3.4B kathryn.palmer… Wed, 08/12/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Kathryn Palmer
ACLU Sues Florida International for Punishing ICE Protesters Olivia.sanchez Wed, 08/12/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Olivia Sanchez
The Groups Pushing Back on McMahon’s ‘Call to Action’ Katherine Knott Wed, 08/12/2026 - 03:00 AM As university leaders announce plans to consult faculty on how to respond to the education secretary’s questions, two groups call for unity and resistance. Byline(s) Katherine Knott
Tuition, fees, housing and other costs averaged $34,019 in the 2025-26 academic year, per a new Sallie Mae and Ipsos report.
Michigan State Trustee Says He Was Caught Off Guard by President’s New Contract Ryan Quinn Wed, 07/08/2026 - 05:13 PM Kevin Guskiewicz’s reversal of his plan to leave for Clemson University raises questions about whether his relationship with some board members has really changed. But he now gets personal travel hours on private jets. Byline(s) Ryan Quinn
“Yale has the resources, stature, and responsibility to stand firm,” the American Association of University Professors and other groups said.
The national faculty group, alongside a local affiliate, asked a judge to block the directives and rule them unconstitutional.
AACC’s President on the Future of Community Colleges Sara Weissman Wed, 07/08/2026 - 03:00 AM DeRionne Pollard wants to see community colleges claim the spotlight as engines of innovation. She’s determined to elevate their work on the national stage. Byline(s) Sara Weissman
‘RAISE US’ Is a Rare Positive Development in AI Transformation jdimaggio@upcea.edu Wed, 07/08/2026 - 03:00 AM Good news on the potential impact of AI on the workforce. Byline(s) Ray Schroeder
The Tension Between Access and Quality Doug Lederman Wed, 07/08/2026 - 03:00 AM Improving credit transfer and learning mobility will make it easier for people to game the system. But that risk is outweighed by the far larger number of students it will help. Byline(s) Doug Lederman
Some Colleges Drop Supplemental Essays for 2026–27 Johanna Alonso Wed, 07/08/2026 - 03:00 AM Administrators said the essays weren’t particularly helpful in making admissions decisions. But it’s too soon to know whether the changes are part of a larger trend. Byline(s) Johanna Alonso
Free Summer Childcare Helps Student Parents Joshua.Bay Wed, 07/08/2026 - 03:00 AM For student parents, finding childcare can mean the difference between stopping out and staying on track. LaGuardia Community College is stepping in to help. Byline(s) Joshua Bay
Brown Professor Suspects Majority of His Class Used AI to Cheat Emma Whitford Wed, 07/08/2026 - 03:00 AM Brown University leaders’ response to the alleged cheating incident has been “meek,” the professor said. Byline(s) Emma Whitford
Education Dept. Eyes Changing College Merger, Civil Rights Enforcement Regs jessica.blake@… Wed, 07/08/2026 - 03:00 AM Many of the agenda items have to do with culture war issues like defining sex and cracking down on diversity, equity and inclusion. Byline(s) Jessica Blake
Appeals Court Rules Florida’s Stop WOKE Act Violates First Amendment Katherine Knott Wed, 07/08/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Katherine Knott
Messages Show Depth of Rift Between Rothman and UW Regents Susan H. Greenberg Wed, 07/08/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Susan H. Greenberg