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.
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The Trump administration unveiled its timeline for a host of regulatory changes, including those related to accreditation, diversity initiatives and Title VI.
Financial pressure will be greatest on institutions with weaker student demand and greater reliance on tuition and fee revenue, analysts wrote.
From Knowledge Building to Wisdom Building in Higher Education jdimaggio@upcea.edu Wed, 08/05/2026 - 03:00 AM In years gone by, we said that students went to college to gather knowledge . Now, college is appropriately expected to be much more about building wisdom . Byline(s) Ray Schroeder
Detentions of International Scholars at Airports Raise Alarm Sara Weissman Wed, 08/05/2026 - 03:00 AM A Johns Hopkins University researcher was detained at an airport by immigration officials and later released. Cases like hers make travel fraught for foreign scholars. Byline(s) Sara Weissman
Vanderbilt’s Board Declares War Against Academic Freedom sara.custer@in… Wed, 08/05/2026 - 03:00 AM A new policy punishes faculty for speech the trustees deem strays from the core purpose of the university. Byline(s) John K. Wilson
AI Detectors Are Out, New Assessments Are In kathryn.palmer… Wed, 08/05/2026 - 03:00 AM A growing number of universities have prohibited AI detectors, arguing they are ‘unreliable’ indicators of cheating. But where does that leave faculty, who know all too well that cheating is rampant in the age of AI? Byline(s) Kathryn Palmer
Cornell Bans Processing Wild Animals in Communal Kitchens jessica.blake@… Wed, 08/05/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Jessica Blake
Where Enrollment Stands as Fall 2026 Approaches Johanna Alonso Wed, 08/05/2026 - 03:00 AM Although six in 10 enrollment leaders said their colleges had met their fall 2026 enrollment goals, that number was lower for small colleges, which also discounted more and relied on campus visits to convert prospective students. Byline(s) Johanna Alonso
UMich College Shifts to P/NC Grading for First-Year Students Susan H. Greenberg Wed, 08/05/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Susan H. Greenberg
How HBCUs Help Students Find Their Way Back to College Joshua.Bay Wed, 08/05/2026 - 03:00 AM InsideTrack’s five-year coaching initiative across 39 HBCUs helped stopped-out students return and stay on track toward degree completion. Byline(s) Joshua Bay
Texas A&M Faculty Challenge System’s Race and Gender Rules Katherine Knott Wed, 08/05/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Katherine Knott
Nursing Coalition Challenges ED’s Professional Degrees List jessica.blake@… Wed, 08/05/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Jessica Blake
While cultural discordance needs careful consideration, it doesn't trump strong strategy, argues an expert on college consolidation.
The public institution is working on a multiyear plan to shave $25 million in expenses while reinvesting some of those savings back into the university.
Who Do You Want to Become? Elizabeth Redden Wed, 09/02/2026 - 03:00 AM Students know what college is for. Many of the sector’s critics do not. Byline(s) Richard A. Detweiler
Now Is the Time to Plan and Prepare Your Students and Colleagues on Workplace AI jdimaggio@upcea.edu Wed, 09/02/2026 - 03:00 AM If ever there was a most important era in which we must emphasize discourse with our students, it is today. We are in the midst of major changes in our culture and society as a whole. Byline(s) Ray Schroeder
New Presidents Named in August Susan H. Greenberg Wed, 09/02/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Susan H. Greenberg
What One Year of ‘The Public Scholar’ Taught Me Sara Brady Wed, 09/02/2026 - 03:00 AM A year of conversations with editors, agents and scholars taught me that breaking through takes practical know-how and remembering how to teach. Byline(s) Susan D’Agostino
Ohio State to Pay $2.1M Over Researchers’ China Ties kathryn.palmer… Wed, 09/02/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Kathryn Palmer
Labor Watch: New York AG Slams St. John’s Suit, Cal State Unions Keep Fighting Emma Whitford Wed, 09/02/2026 - 03:00 AM Also this month: Several unions are entering mediation to hopefully wrap up monthslong bargaining efforts, and Auburn University faculty begin to formalize their pushback to recent policy overhauls. Byline(s) Emma Whitford
Commerce Scrubs Ban on Political Interference From Integrity Policy jessica.blake@… Wed, 09/02/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Jessica Blake
Tackling Time Poverty for Student Parents Joshua.Bay Wed, 09/02/2026 - 03:00 AM The University of Louisiana System is expanding support for student parents by addressing an overlooked barrier to success: finding time to study. Byline(s) Joshua Bay
Undocumented Students Grapple With Loss of In-State Tuition Olivia.sanchez Wed, 09/02/2026 - 03:00 AM Students face uncertainty, large tuition bills and emotional distress when policy changes strip them of access to in-state tuition prices. Byline(s) Olivia Sanchez
CLT Founder Escalates Social Media War on College Board Ryan Quinn Wed, 09/02/2026 - 03:00 AM The Classic Learning Test’s CEO accused the SAT provider of being behind a Texas open records request, but didn’t provide proof. He’s objecting to releasing information and threatened retaliation. Byline(s) Ryan Quinn
Don’t Blame Older Generations for Society’s Structural Problems sara.custer@in… Wed, 07/01/2026 - 05:34 PM Recognize that every person—no matter their age—deserves to live a full life and has a role to play in addressing our shared challenges. Byline(s) Letters to the Editor
Florida Board Approves Stuart Bell as UF’s Next President Emma Whitford Wed, 07/01/2026 - 01:13 PM The vote ends two years of leadership turmoil for the flagship after former president Ben Sasse resigned. During the meeting, Bell faced questions about DEI, free speech and critical race theory. Byline(s) Emma Whitford
The former University of Alabama leader faced a delayed system-level vote and right-wing pushback over his past support for diversity efforts.
Cancer Took My Parents—and Showed Me How to Teach Elizabeth Redden Wed, 07/01/2026 - 03:00 AM Grief transformed my classroom into a space where students learn professional skills by serving organizations that fight the disease that devastated my family. Byline(s) Dane Kiambi
U of Tennessee to Pay $1.9 Million to Prof Fired Over Charlie Kirk Comments Emma Whitford Wed, 07/01/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Emma Whitford
How a Few Foundations Shape American Higher Education Elizabeth Redden Wed, 07/01/2026 - 03:00 AM They answer only to themselves, and many mean to last forever. Byline(s) Tao Tan Howard Husock
As Cost of Living Surges, One College Rethinks Basic Needs Support Joshua.Bay Wed, 07/01/2026 - 03:00 AM At Stony Brook University, a revamped pantry includes culturally significant foods and hygiene products, reflecting a national shift as colleges expand essential student services. Byline(s) Joshua Bay
Fresno State Ousts Foundation Board Members After Critical Review Josh Moody Wed, 07/01/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Josh Moody
Florida Board Bans Undocumented Students From State Colleges gianna.jakubowski Wed, 07/01/2026 - 03:00 AM The state becomes the fourth to impose limits on admission of undocumented students. Byline(s) Gianna Jakubowski
After 51 Years at Bard and 6 Months of Scandal, Botstein Retires Emma Whitford Wed, 07/01/2026 - 03:00 AM Lawmakers are asking the former president to sit for a transcribed interview about his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein. Current and former performing arts center employees are asking the board not to allow Botstein to continue working at the center in retirement. Byline(s) Emma Whitford
Financial Aid Administrators Grapple With Last-Minute Loan Changes Johanna Alonso Wed, 07/01/2026 - 03:00 AM The loan limits are just one set of new policies taking effect this week that are expected to reshape higher education. Byline(s) Johanna Alonso
Judge Blocks ED’s Rule Limiting PSLF Beneficiaries sara.custer@in… Tue, 06/30/2026 - 06:39 PM Byline(s) Sara Custer
Under Secretary Nicholas Kent said Tuesday that the agency needs to make the process for college mergers, acquisitions and even closures “a lot easier.”
ETS Acquires Standardized Test Provider ACT kathryn.palmer… Tue, 06/30/2026 - 04:57 PM The acquisition comes amid growing demand for skills-based assessments and declining participation rates for traditional standardized tests. Byline(s) Kathryn Palmer
The move comes as more colleges are going back to requiring standardized tests for admissions.
ED Issues New List of Professional Degrees After Court Order Katherine Knott Tue, 06/30/2026 - 12:15 PM Byline(s) Katherine Knott
Supreme Court Upholds State Laws Banning Trans Athletes Ryan Quinn Tue, 06/30/2026 - 11:42 AM Education Secretary Linda McMahon called it a “tremendous victory.” How it will impact transgender inclusion in sports and other areas nationwide is yet to be seen. Byline(s) Ryan Quinn
Colleges and K-12 schools can determine eligibility for women's and girls' sports teams based on "biological sex," the court ruled.
San José State Prof Sues Over ‘Gross Violation’ of Rights Emma Whitford Tue, 06/30/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Emma Whitford
Faculty Unions Slam 3-Year Degrees Sara Weissman Tue, 06/30/2026 - 03:00 AM The American Association of University Professors and American Federation of Teachers came out against three-year degrees after Massachusetts announced plans to adopt them. Byline(s) Sara Weissman
Inside a University’s ‘AI Kitchen’ Joshua.Bay Tue, 06/30/2026 - 03:00 AM Santa Clara University’s weekly workshop fosters belonging while helping students, faculty and staff build practical AI skills through hands-on learning. Byline(s) Joshua Bay
Former Chancellor Delivers Partly AI-Generated Report to CSCU System Sara Weissman Tue, 06/30/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Sara Weissman
NEH, Beaten in Court, Asks Grant Recipients if They Still Want Awards Ryan Quinn Tue, 06/30/2026 - 03:00 AM A judge ruled that the termination of more than 1,400 National Endowment for the Humanities grants was unconstitutional. Now comes the process of reinstating these projects. Byline(s) Ryan Quinn
DOJ Sues 2 More States Over In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students Johanna Alonso Tue, 06/30/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Johanna Alonso
The three largest skill gaps in the younger workforce represent “the very skills most essential to humans in the AI era,” per a report from Cangrade.
The ruling marks another victory for the U.S. Department of Justice, which has sued more than a dozen states over similar policies.