Named after the hundred-eyed watchman of Greek myth, Argus watches the education landscape: spotting new opportunities, pressure-testing the ventures we're building, and tracing every read back to the real-world signals behind it.
The evidence library: the raw signals the pipeline is watching across the education ecosystem. Every idea is built from these.
UC Berkeley Opening Nancy Pelosi Institute, Where She’ll Teach Ryan Quinn Tue, 07/07/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Ryan Quinn
Top Ph.D. Programs Shrink Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty kathryn.palmer… Tue, 07/07/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Kathryn Palmer
Comments Flood OMB Proposal to Cement Political Control of Grants Ryan Quinn Tue, 07/07/2026 - 03:00 AM The White House Office of Management and Budget has so far received 90,000 public comments on its plans as scientific and other groups rally against them. Byline(s) Ryan Quinn
Colleges Shift Academic Offerings to Support Sports Industry Boom gianna.jakubowski Tue, 07/07/2026 - 03:00 AM Institutions are increasingly creating sports programs within their business schools to train students to meet the sports industry’s evolving career opportunities. Byline(s) Gianna Jakubowski
June brought leadership turnover to several colleges and turmoil to New Mexico Highlands University following the contentious firing of its president.
The credit ratings agency primarily cited the Ivy League institution’s “already thin operating performance” that could continue for several years.
Dive Snapshot: Rep. Suzanne Bonamici filed three articles of impeachment Thursday against U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon, accusing her of illegally dismantling the U.S. Department of Education and lying to Congress. Bonamici pointed to McMahon’s moves to transfer...
Judge Tosses ED’s ‘Professional’ Degree Definition, Likely Aiding Student Borrowers Ryan Quinn Thu, 06/25/2026 - 01:29 PM The ruling says the Education Department violated Congress’s instructions by adding criteria strictly limiting which degrees qualify for higher federal student loan borrowing caps. Byline(s) Ryan Quinn
The agency released widely contested regulations this spring to block access to higher borrowing limits for many graduate students.
The agency released widely contested regulations this spring that blocked access to higher borrowing limits for many graduate students.
The state’s public university system board on Thursday advanced the proposal, which has garnered support from Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Kansas Sides With DOJ Against State Tuition Equity Law Sara Weissman Thu, 06/25/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Sara Weissman
When the Record Doesn’t Follow the Learner quintina.barne… Thu, 06/25/2026 - 03:00 AM What practitioners running prison education programs reveal about a failure that affects all learners. Byline(s) Quintina Barnett Gallion
U of Michigan Sticks With Early Decision Admission, Bucking Faculty Ryan Quinn Thu, 06/25/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Ryan Quinn
New ‘SOURCE’ Tracks Private Money to Higher Ed kathryn.palmer… Thu, 06/25/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Kathryn Palmer
Persistence, Retention Among Black and Hispanic Freshmen Reach Decade Highs gianna.jakubowski Thu, 06/25/2026 - 03:00 AM While persistence and retention rates for the entering class of 2024 remained the same as the previous year, Black and Hispanic students saw slight increases in both, a new report finds. Byline(s) Gianna Jakubowski
New Compilation: Designing a More Connected Campus colleen.flaherty Thu, 06/25/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) IHE Staff
Meet the Externs: How Faculty Use Workplace Experience to Help Students Emma Whitford Thu, 06/25/2026 - 03:00 AM Faculty-to-industry bridge programs have been popular for years, but this summer the professor-externs are focused on bringing AI skills and understanding back to their students. Byline(s) Emma Whitford
Can Price-First Admissions Improve College Access? Joshua.Bay Thu, 06/25/2026 - 03:00 AM Cornell College’s program gives students financial aid estimates before they apply, reducing affordability uncertainty and influencing enrollment decisions. Byline(s) Joshua Bay
New data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center also showed that Black and Hispanic persistence rates reached decade highs.
The state higher ed board’s policy protects broadly teaching about racism and civil rights history under a new state law restricting college instruction.
The agency now has 14 partnerships it says reduce federal bureaucracy. But critics argue they add confusion as federal oversight is splintered.
A lawsuit alleges the U.S. Department of Education and the Office of Management and Budget are withholding the funds unlawfully.
Human Intelligence Labs: New Infrastructure for Learning in the Age of AI Elizabeth Redden Thu, 07/02/2026 - 03:00 AM Colleges need to invest in creating welcoming, AI-free learning spaces. Byline(s) Karen Spira
How Will We Look Back on This Moment in Higher Ed? sara.custer@in… Thu, 07/02/2026 - 03:00 AM Between historical revisionism and higher ed reform, this week speaks to the tensions in our country and marks a historical moment for the sector, one we’re still trying to understand. Byline(s) Sara Custer
New Presidents: Aspen Institute, Spelman, U at Buffalo, SUNY Brockport and More gianna.jakubowski Thu, 07/02/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Gianna Jakubowski
6 HBCUs Launch Course-Sharing Partnership Joshua.Bay Thu, 07/02/2026 - 03:00 AM The new initiative lets students take classes across institutions without transferring or losing progress toward a degree. Byline(s) Joshua Bay
New AI Agents Pose ‘Existential Threat’ to How Grants Are Awarded sara.custer@in… Thu, 07/02/2026 - 03:00 AM The rapid development of technology is outpacing any attempts to reform assessment systems, researchers warn. Byline(s) Seher Asaf for Times Higher Education
Your Kids in Your College? Readers Respond. Sara Brady Thu, 07/02/2026 - 03:00 AM From the can’t-get-far-enough-away to the happy-at-home, readers’ experiences vary. Byline(s) Matt Reed
Virginia Wesleyan Officially Changes Name to Batten University Katherine Knott Thu, 07/02/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Katherine Knott
Mississippi Facing Financial Aid Shortfall Johanna Alonso Thu, 07/02/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Johanna Alonso
Colleges Reflect on 250 Years of American History, Warts and All kathryn.palmer… Thu, 07/02/2026 - 03:00 AM Higher education institutions are commemorating the nation’s founding by providing a forum for grappling with the uncomfortable and nuanced aspects of the American past. Byline(s) Kathryn Palmer
DA Launches Criminal Investigation of N.M. Highlands University Ryan Quinn Thu, 07/02/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Ryan Quinn
One analysis estimates that the policy could cost the 28-institution system $15 million a year in lost tuition and fee revenue.
The designation comes with an increased federal student loan cap of $200,000 for graduate programs.
While some say such degrees could increase college affordability, two groups blasted them as “stripped-down curriculum that prioritizes speed.”
The new law took effect immediately and came after legislators overrode a veto from Democratic Gov. Josh Stein.
The Apprenticeship Wish List Johanna Alonso Mon, 06/29/2026 - 03:00 AM Apprenticeships are growing. But experts say that without more funding, updated laws and better data, the U.S. is still far from the system they know is possible. Byline(s) Johanna Alonso
We Know the Ph.D. Job Market Is Broken Elizabeth Redden Mon, 06/29/2026 - 03:00 AM Do we know what could help? Byline(s) Dinuka Gunaratne Roger Pizarro Milian
Michigan Regent Apologizes Following Sexual Comments Josh Moody Mon, 06/29/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Josh Moody
Regional Public Students Feel Belonging, but Also Financial Stress Emma Whitford Mon, 06/29/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Emma Whitford
Delaware County Community College Moves to Cut Counseling Sara Weissman Mon, 06/29/2026 - 03:00 AM The community college issued layoff notices to all of its part-time and full-time counselors, citing budget concerns and possible plans to outsource services. Byline(s) Sara Weissman
Is Automation ‘Distorting’ the History of Scientific Research? kathryn.palmer… Mon, 06/29/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Kathryn Palmer
The Job Market for Recent College Grads in 5 Charts kathryn.palmer… Mon, 06/29/2026 - 03:00 AM An economist helped us cut through the noise to capture a clear, nuanced picture of what the labor market for new graduates really looks like right now. Byline(s) Kathryn Palmer
Free Tuition for Adult Community College Learners Joshua.Bay Mon, 06/29/2026 - 03:00 AM A Milken Institute report finds tuition support for adult learners at two-year institutions could improve retention, increase credential completion and boost earnings. Byline(s) Joshua Bay
The Researcher Who Spent Years Studying Grass for the World Cup Johanna Alonso Mon, 06/29/2026 - 03:00 AM John Sorochan runs the turfgrass science and management program at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. In recent months, his work has gained national recognition for its contributions to the World Cup pitches. Byline(s) Johanna Alonso
‘What About Your Kids?’ Sara Brady Mon, 06/29/2026 - 03:00 AM Sniffing out hypocrisy when it comes to public college employees’ kids attending the college at which their parent works. Byline(s) Matt Reed
The two federal agencies are offering eligible institutions up to $30 million for property improvements — but the money requires a one-to-one match.
We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from a record-high persistence rate to the latest federal lawsuit over in-state tuition for undocumented students.
The flagship plans to adjust contracts and restrict hiring as it grapples with rising costs, declines in federal research funding and other challenges.