"It's been a whirlwind year for higher ed-and for Inside Higher Ed. Yes, we rigorously covered President Donald Trump's unprecedented attacks on higher education, and our readers seemed to appreciate our efforts; according to my (unscientific) analysis of our readership statistics, about 70 percent of our most-read articles this year were about the Trump administration. But we've also found time, somehow, to keep up with our bread-and-butter higher education stories: how technology is changing college campuses,"
"While a couple of the faux institutions had been flagged by officials, it was Josh's curiosity and close attention to his beat that prompted his digging, which uncovered dozens more fake schools and the fake accreditors that endorsed them. The double-byline teamwork made the depth of reporting in this story possible while the newsroom simultaneously continued to churn out the news of the day."
Coverage concentrated heavily on President Donald Trump's unprecedented attacks on higher education, accounting for roughly 70 percent of the most-read content. Reporting also addressed campus technology shifts, institutional financial challenges, academic freedom and free speech issues, student success, college costs and value, the rise of career and technical programs, and several scandals. Editorial team members identified standout stories that showcased deep reporting and investigative strength. One highlighted investigation revealed a network of generative AI–produced fake college websites and fake accreditors, uncovering dozens of bogus institutions and exposing how AI can be used to fabricate credentialing ecosystems.
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