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.
The unanimous decision came late Monday after the chair of the state university system board delayed a vote that could install Bell permanently.
From screen scoring to cybersecurity, Strayer University rewrites the rules of higher education.
The Trump administration launched a public dashboard to track Section 117 reporting, but policy experts worry it lacks necessary context.
We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from the latest moves from the U.S. Department of Education to cuts at major public universities.
Guskiewicz Will Stay at Michigan State Katherine Knott Mon, 07/06/2026 - 05:15 PM The reversal follows weeks of criticism directed at the Board of Trustees, finger-pointing among the board members and a campaign in support of the president. Byline(s) Katherine Knott
In Final Earnings Test, Some Religious Colleges Get Reprieve, but Concerns Remain Sara Weissman Mon, 07/06/2026 - 03:00 AM Programs that fail the accountability measure won’t face a more severe penalty if they don’t accept federal student loans—a change intended to address concerns. Byline(s) Katherine Knott Sara Weissman
Seton Hall President Cleared of Allegations Related to Sex Abuse Reports kathryn.palmer… Mon, 07/06/2026 - 03:00 AM However, it also acknowledged that Monsignor Joseph Reilly failed to properly report the allegations to the university’s Title IX office. Byline(s) Kathryn Palmer
After the ‘Edupocalypse,’ What Next? sara.custer@in… Mon, 07/06/2026 - 03:00 AM The policy changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are just part of the poly-crises hitting higher ed, says legal scholar Peter Lake. He argues the sector could emerge more ambitious and advanced as a result. Byline(s) Sara Custer
Accreditor Puts Mary Baldwin U on Probation Over Finances gianna.jakubowski Mon, 07/06/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Gianna Jakubowski
Florida International Students Punished for Indoor Protest Johanna Alonso Mon, 07/06/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Johanna Alonso
Colleges Serving More Autistic Students Than They Realize, Researchers Say Joshua.Bay Mon, 07/06/2026 - 03:00 AM New research from Michigan State University finds that enrollment among autistic students is far higher than previously estimated, underscoring gaps in how campuses identify and support students. Byline(s) Joshua Bay
Heather Cox Richardson Hears the Public Scholar Music sara.custer@in… Mon, 07/06/2026 - 03:00 AM The historian behind Letters From an American, now read by more than three million subscribers, says the secret to public scholarship is remembering how to teach. Byline(s) Susan D’Agostino
Two Plus One Equals Four Minus One Sara Brady Mon, 07/06/2026 - 03:00 AM Community colleges would make natural homes for applied three-year bachelor’s degrees. Byline(s) Matt Reed
Judge Sides With UNC in Chavis Discrimination Case sara.custer@in… Mon, 07/06/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Sara Custer
The college transformed in the 1970s into an ecologically minded liberal arts institution. Now former faculty want to sustain that ethos in a smaller version.
We’re rounding up recent stories, from two states teaming up to create three-year bachelor’s degrees to policy and leadership developments out of Florida.
"As our federal research portfolio shrinks, the infrastructure around it must change in parallel,” a spokesperson for the private university said.
The Big Impact of Small Telescopes Elizabeth Redden Fri, 06/26/2026 - 03:00 AM In an era of big data and big telescopes, college observatories remain essential. Byline(s) Alex Gianninas
Female Academics ‘Increasingly Delay Motherhood’ Until Age 35 Susan H. Greenberg Fri, 06/26/2026 - 03:00 AM “Pronounced penalties” for those early-career staff with children may explain why Ph.D.s postpone becoming parents, a recent study finds. Byline(s) Jack Grove for Times Higher Education
Readers Respond on ‘Noncredit’ Sara Brady Fri, 06/26/2026 - 03:00 AM Unofficial names and alternate terms. Byline(s) Matt Reed
Texas Law Dean Pushes Socratic Teaching Amid Rise of AI gianna.jakubowski Fri, 06/26/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Gianna Jakubowski
Florida Universities Consider Banning Undocumented Students Sara Weissman Fri, 06/26/2026 - 03:00 AM And the board overseeing state colleges is eyeing a similar ban. Together, the policies could make Florida the fourth state to limit noncitizens’ enrollment in public colleges and universities. Byline(s) Sara Weissman
Dear Colleague Letter Asks Colleges to End Affinity Housing Emma Whitford Fri, 06/26/2026 - 03:00 AM The Trump administration alleges that housing that caters to minority students violates the Fair Housing Act. Experts say the guidance is unlikely to withstand legal challenges. Byline(s) Emma Whitford
New HBCU Partnership Speeds Path to Law School Joshua.Bay Fri, 06/26/2026 - 03:00 AM Grambling State has teamed up with Southern University Law Center to allow students to earn a bachelor’s and a law degree in six years, lowering costs and strengthening Louisiana’s attorney pipeline. Byline(s) Joshua Bay
California Adjuncts Sue for ‘Uncompensated Work’ kathryn.palmer… Fri, 06/26/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Kathryn Palmer
Corequisite Math Might Be Less Effective Than Previously Thought Johanna Alonso Fri, 06/26/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Johanna Alonso
The politically created academic centers have drawn fierce criticism from faculty, who say they expand state intrusion into higher education.
The Key Podcast: Historians and American Exceptionalism sara.custer@in… Thu, 06/25/2026 - 11:41 PM Byline(s) IHE Staff
As schools focus more on evidence-based reading instruction, less time is available for children to practice reading for pleasure.
Supporters of the ban argue that kids need a break from constant phone notifications so they can focus on learning and social skills instead.
What has the Sunshine State learned from 27 years of school choice?
The US Supreme Court ruled that states could exclude transgender athletes from girls and women’s sports teams.
The Supreme Court’s rulings on Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J. focused on transgender students participating on sports teams, but likely has broader implications.
American courts have heard cases over the Bible’s role in classrooms for more than a century. Whether lessons are constitutional depends on their purpose.
If students choose to listen to music while studying, they should consider music that is less distracting – and save high-energy playlists for when they don’t need to focus.
College tuition has not significantly risen since 1990, at least compared to tuition changes over the previous decades.
Cities benefit from trees, which can cool concrete sprawls and improve air quality.
Young poets wrestled with loneliness, fractured families, violence and other challenges – but also showed an unwillingness to surrender to despair.
Parents and educators sometimes avoid having conversations about grief with children because they don’t know what to say. Here are some tips for how to approach it.
Over 60% of middle and high school students we surveyed from 2021-2024 said they wanted to be social media influencers, or picked their future careers online.
Some students might arrive at college with already formed cheating habits, and a mentality that justifies the practice.
Enslaved people were not just enslaved physically, but mentally as well. as widespread laws in the South barred enslaved people from receiving an education.
AI schools try to tailor learning to match students’ abilities. But they can’t help young people learn who they are.
As the National Science Foundation starts giving out fewer grants, people worldwide will potentially lose out from potential research findings that could help improve their lives.
Democrats tend to give less than Republicans when it comes to earmarked funding for universities – but they give more to minority-serving institutions.
Nearly one-third of Philadelphia schools closed in 2013 still sit vacant while cyber charters banked millions in revenue.
Some states are trying to challenge a long-held precedent that undocumented children are allowed to attend public school free of charge.
Many Black teachers were pushed out of classrooms from the 1950s through ‘70s. Despite new recruitment programs, the teacher workforce remains mostly white.
A series of racist costume parties at Bowdoin shows the contradiction colleges have to navigate – encouraging open, reasoned debate, while creating a safe campus for all students.
After my niece died by suicide, I began researching how Chinese immigrant families feel about their children’s mental health and why they often avoid care.