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.
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.
An Agency That Supports Health-Care Improvement Cuts Off Grant Funding Ryan Quinn Sun, 07/19/2026 - 02:30 PM The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality sent researchers letters last week saying they wouldn’t receive long-awaited funding continuations. The agency cited the “best interest of the federal government.” Byline(s) Ryan Quinn
Anti-Unionization Views in Higher Ed Pity the Plumage but Forget the Dying Bird Sara Brady Mon, 08/31/2026 - 01:27 PM Systemic issues represent real threats to the vitality and productivity of communities committed to advancing knowledge. Byline(s) Letters to the Editor
The public institution’s facilities are in good shape, but it has a long to-do list of pending projects, and aging infrastructure has prompted unexpected repairs.
“In the United States, freedom of speech belongs to the people,” U.S. District Judge Noël Wise said in her decision. “It is not the government’s to take.”
DOJ Sues 4 More States Over In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students Olivia.sanchez Mon, 08/31/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Olivia Sanchez
ED Awards TRIO Grants to Hundreds of Colleges Olivia.sanchez Mon, 08/31/2026 - 03:00 AM The announcement brings some relief to advocates who worried TRIO money would be rerouted to states and workforce pathway initiatives. Byline(s) Olivia Sanchez
The NIH Director Says a Lot. Critics Call Much of It Misleading. Ryan Quinn Mon, 08/31/2026 - 03:00 AM Jay Bhattacharya insists he wants to restore trust in the National Institutes of Health. Current and former agency employees say he’s doing the opposite. Byline(s) Ryan Quinn
Failure to Measure Learning Is Hurting Higher Education Doug Lederman Mon, 08/31/2026 - 03:00 AM The public doubts the value of what colleges are providing. That could change if institutions proved that students actually develop the capabilities and skills we promise them. Byline(s) Doug Lederman
Refining Kevin Carey’s $10K Proposal Sara Brady Mon, 08/31/2026 - 03:00 AM Autumn is coming … Byline(s) Matt Reed
How Accreditation Changes Could Impact Professional Licensure jessica.blake@… Mon, 08/31/2026 - 03:00 AM As more accreditors opt out of federal recognition or risk having it stripped, some programs and practitioners face mounting uncertainty over what it means for licensing requirements. Byline(s) Jessica Blake
UNC Ends Study Abroad Program in China sara.custer@in… Mon, 08/31/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Sara Custer
Valuing Black Studies Requires Valuing Black People. Few Institutions Do. Sara Brady Mon, 08/31/2026 - 03:00 AM Defunding or altogether eliminating Black studies will surely exacerbate racialized persistence and experiential and student outcomes inequities on predominantly white campuses. Byline(s) Shaun Harper
‘Unlikely’ Brown Could Have Prevented Mass Shooting, Review Finds sara.custer@in… Mon, 08/31/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Sara Custer
George Washington University is the most recent college that has been caught in the U.S. Department of Justice’s crosshairs.
We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from developments in high-profile court cases in higher education to artificial intelligence policies on campuses.
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.
New Options Emerge for Disenrolled Howard Students Joshua.Bay Mon, 07/27/2026 - 04:58 PM SUNY, CUNY and U of the District of Columbia are offering support and enrollment opportunities to those affected by Howard’s decision to unenroll 502 incoming students. Byline(s) Joshua Bay
Yale, Columbia, Brown and a raft of other institutions warned of damages to the national research system from “draconian” research funding cuts.
Iowa State Ordered to Pay Former Professor $2.8M in Equal Pay Lawsuit Emma Whitford Mon, 07/27/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Emma Whitford
Workforce Pell Is Live. How’s It Going for States? Sara Weissman Mon, 07/27/2026 - 03:00 AM As states work to implement the new policy, only a trickle of programs have qualified. But experts say it’s too early to tell Workforce Pell’s full impact. Byline(s) Sara Weissman
Reed College Settles Federal Antisemitism Complaint kathryn.palmer… Mon, 07/27/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Kathryn Palmer
NCTE Dissolves 77-Year-Old Composition Association Emma Whitford Mon, 07/27/2026 - 03:00 AM The National Council of Teachers of English’s decision was met with swift backlash from Conference on College Composition and Communication members, who say their organization is vital to advancing composition research and improving teaching. Byline(s) Emma Whitford
Can Outcomes-Based Financing Help Solve the Loan Crisis? jessica.blake@… Mon, 07/27/2026 - 03:00 AM In an interview with Inside Higher Ed , Ethan Pollack, a senior director at Jobs for the Future, discusses how these loans work and why they might help address today’s challenges. Byline(s) Jessica Blake
Building a Road Map for First-Gen Students Joshua.Bay Mon, 07/27/2026 - 03:00 AM The University of Houston–Downtown’s First-Generation Gator Program combines mentoring, scholarships and family engagement to help students navigate college. Byline(s) Joshua Bay
Dueling Mandates Sara Brady Mon, 07/27/2026 - 03:00 AM Serve the community vs. run the college like a business. Byline(s) Matt Reed
Howard Reinstates Classes for Dozens After Unenrolling Hundreds sara.custer@in… Mon, 07/27/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Sara Custer