Cheaper student-loan payments for millions of borrowers are on the line next year
Trump is unlikely to continue Biden's student-debt relief efforts, leaving borrowers in limbo over potential changes.
Higher ed unionization has boomed. Will it change under Trump?
Unionization in higher education surged under Biden, with significant growth among graduate workers, but faces potential reversals if political winds shift.
'Time is running out.' University unions rush to organize before the Trump White House
University of California academic workers' previous strike victory is prompting renewed union activism across U.S. higher education institutions amid fears of a pro-business government.
Biden is withdrawing his broader student-loan forgiveness plans that were set to cancel debt for over 38 million borrowers
Biden's administration has officially withdrawn plans for broad student-loan forgiveness, impacting over 38 million borrowers amid legal challenges and political uncertainties.
Cheaper student-loan payments for millions of borrowers are on the line next year
Trump is unlikely to continue Biden's student-debt relief efforts, leaving borrowers in limbo over potential changes.
Higher ed unionization has boomed. Will it change under Trump?
Unionization in higher education surged under Biden, with significant growth among graduate workers, but faces potential reversals if political winds shift.
'Time is running out.' University unions rush to organize before the Trump White House
University of California academic workers' previous strike victory is prompting renewed union activism across U.S. higher education institutions amid fears of a pro-business government.
Biden is withdrawing his broader student-loan forgiveness plans that were set to cancel debt for over 38 million borrowers
Biden's administration has officially withdrawn plans for broad student-loan forgiveness, impacting over 38 million borrowers amid legal challenges and political uncertainties.
It's Becoming Harder to Protest Gaza War on Campus - and Also to Teach About It
Cornell University faces criticism over its handling of student protest charges, raising concerns about freedom of expression and administrative overreach.
Kathryn Boor, Graduate School dean and vice provost, to end term | Cornell Chronicle
Kathryn Boor will step down as dean and vice provost for graduate education on June 30, 2025, after impactful leadership and initiatives.
Joel Malina, VP for university relations, to depart Cornell | Cornell Chronicle
Joel M. Malina, veteran Cornell VP, is departing after 11 years to join Brunswick Group, marking a key transition in university leadership communications.
It's Becoming Harder to Protest Gaza War on Campus - and Also to Teach About It
Cornell University faces criticism over its handling of student protest charges, raising concerns about freedom of expression and administrative overreach.
Kathryn Boor, Graduate School dean and vice provost, to end term | Cornell Chronicle
Kathryn Boor will step down as dean and vice provost for graduate education on June 30, 2025, after impactful leadership and initiatives.
Joel Malina, VP for university relations, to depart Cornell | Cornell Chronicle
Joel M. Malina, veteran Cornell VP, is departing after 11 years to join Brunswick Group, marking a key transition in university leadership communications.
Is political interference causing faculty brain drain in the southern United States?
Political interference is causing many faculty members in southern US states to leave academia or seek positions elsewhere.
Academic Labor Unions Are Key to Fighting Trump's Repressive Higher Ed Agenda
The American Association of University Professors vows to defend academic freedom and ensure higher education serves the public good after the 2016 election.
Most faculty fear discussions about controversial topics
Faculty members struggle to discuss divisive political topics due to fears of repercussions and lack of faith in academic freedom.
Is political interference causing faculty brain drain in the southern United States?
Political interference is causing many faculty members in southern US states to leave academia or seek positions elsewhere.
Academic Labor Unions Are Key to Fighting Trump's Repressive Higher Ed Agenda
The American Association of University Professors vows to defend academic freedom and ensure higher education serves the public good after the 2016 election.
Most faculty fear discussions about controversial topics
Faculty members struggle to discuss divisive political topics due to fears of repercussions and lack of faith in academic freedom.
Notre Dame's decision to evaluate the use of Grammarly raises concerns about academic integrity in the age of AI.
Revealed: how a US public university courted the gas industry despite climate impacts
Concerns arise over McNeese State University's expanding ties with the LNG industry, suggesting risks of corporate capture and impacts on academic integrity and community needs.
Is Grammarly AI? Notre Dame says yes
Notre Dame's decision to evaluate the use of Grammarly raises concerns about academic integrity in the age of AI.
Revealed: how a US public university courted the gas industry despite climate impacts
Concerns arise over McNeese State University's expanding ties with the LNG industry, suggesting risks of corporate capture and impacts on academic integrity and community needs.
Walters: UC Merced turns 20, but remains California's awkward stepchild
UC Merced has not met enrollment targets and requires disproportionate state funding compared to other UC campuses.
Doug Lederman says farewell to Inside Higher Ed: The Key
Doug Lederman highlights the increasing vulnerability of higher education and the importance of sustained support for individuals facing personal challenges.
The mission of higher education remains a driving force for Doug Lederman as he shifts focus in his career.
5 of the top business schools enrolled fewer minorities in the year since affirmative action was overturned
Major business schools saw decreased enrollment of underrepresented minorities this year despite an overall increase in minority representation across top MBA programs.
How Much Has Law School Diversity Changed After A Year? Data Says...
Despite the Supreme Court's ban on affirmative action, racial and ethnic diversity in law school enrollment remained stable in 2024, with some exceptions.
5 of the top business schools enrolled fewer minorities in the year since affirmative action was overturned
Major business schools saw decreased enrollment of underrepresented minorities this year despite an overall increase in minority representation across top MBA programs.
How Much Has Law School Diversity Changed After A Year? Data Says...
Despite the Supreme Court's ban on affirmative action, racial and ethnic diversity in law school enrollment remained stable in 2024, with some exceptions.
Bitcoin or University: Which Investment Yields Greater Financial Freedom?
University education, while traditionally linked to higher earnings, faces increasing scrutiny and comparison to alternative investments like Bitcoin.
What three ratings agencies project for higher ed in 2025
Financial outlooks for higher education in 2025 are divided, with Moody's projecting stability, while others anticipate closures and merging due to increasing challenges.
Does careerism have to ruin college? (opinion)
Pre-professional pressure is overshadowing the traditional college experience, prioritizing career-driven paths over personal and intellectual growth.
How to save your marcomm team
Higher education marcomm professionals are facing significant burnout and mental health challenges despite available well-being programs.
Higher education faced multiple crises in 2024, including financial pressures, leadership changes, and the implications of political scrutiny on institutional values and functions.
Keystone College accreditation at risk
Keystone College is at risk of losing accreditation by the end of the year, prompting an appeal from the college's administration.
Seattle University, Cornish College of the Arts to merge
Seattle University is merging with Cornish College of the Arts to enhance arts education and address financial challenges faced by Cornish.
Saint Augustine's denied accreditation, plans to appeal
Saint Augustine's University plans to appeal the decision by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to remove its membership, citing progress in addressing issues.
Looking back at 2024 in higher ed
Higher education faced multiple crises in 2024, including financial pressures, leadership changes, and the implications of political scrutiny on institutional values and functions.
Keystone College accreditation at risk
Keystone College is at risk of losing accreditation by the end of the year, prompting an appeal from the college's administration.
Seattle University, Cornish College of the Arts to merge
Seattle University is merging with Cornish College of the Arts to enhance arts education and address financial challenges faced by Cornish.
Saint Augustine's denied accreditation, plans to appeal
Saint Augustine's University plans to appeal the decision by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to remove its membership, citing progress in addressing issues.
Reasons to Be Optimistic About Student Success: The Key
Student success administrators express confidence in educational quality and effectiveness, yet highlight the need for increased faculty engagement to improve student outcomes.
Investing in college student success initiatives that work
Comprehensive support programs significantly improve student retention and success rates in higher education.
Western accreditor looks to drop DEI language from standards
WSCUC plans to remove DEI language from standards, focusing instead on clearer terms emphasizing student success.
Four models for career innovation in higher ed
Public institutions must enhance career services to improve postgraduate outcomes and meet the expectations of lawmakers, students, and families.
How to lead with purpose in higher ed: The Key
Higher education leaders highlight the importance of effective communication and public engagement to enhance student success and advocate for the value of education.
Reasons to Be Optimistic About Student Success: The Key
Student success administrators express confidence in educational quality and effectiveness, yet highlight the need for increased faculty engagement to improve student outcomes.
Investing in college student success initiatives that work
Comprehensive support programs significantly improve student retention and success rates in higher education.
Western accreditor looks to drop DEI language from standards
WSCUC plans to remove DEI language from standards, focusing instead on clearer terms emphasizing student success.
Four models for career innovation in higher ed
Public institutions must enhance career services to improve postgraduate outcomes and meet the expectations of lawmakers, students, and families.
How to lead with purpose in higher ed: The Key
Higher education leaders highlight the importance of effective communication and public engagement to enhance student success and advocate for the value of education.
We are providing our students stewardship, not a service
Higher education should view students as stewards, not merely clients, emphasizing personal responsibility and ethical decision-making for student success.
This London university is officially one of the most sustainable in the world
Universities are becoming leaders in sustainability, with several British institutions ranking highly in global assessments of environmental efforts.
An Artist Who Has Something in Common With Her Subjects
Rachel Handlin's art connects a global community of individuals with Down syndrome through her experiences and portraits.
Hochul's budget con(fusion), fix higher ed, save civilization and other commentary
Hochul's proposed $500 checks face scrutiny due to nonexistent sales tax surplus estimates.
Wish Book: Bay Area organization helps first-generation college students succeed
Karla Cisneros overcame financial barriers to achieve a college degree, showcasing the impact of support from organizations like The Peninsula College Fund.
Shepherd U provides individual guidance to struggling freshmen
The Shepherd Success Academy at Shepherd University aids first-year students in overcoming challenges, enhancing retention and personal accountability.
Wish Book: Bay Area organization helps first-generation college students succeed
Karla Cisneros overcame financial barriers to achieve a college degree, showcasing the impact of support from organizations like The Peninsula College Fund.
Shepherd U provides individual guidance to struggling freshmen
The Shepherd Success Academy at Shepherd University aids first-year students in overcoming challenges, enhancing retention and personal accountability.
2024 has seen more college closures than last year
The closure of nonprofit colleges reflects serious challenges, including financial pressures and enrollment declines, signaling a broader crisis in higher education.
Tennessee State could be heading toward a $46M deficit
Tennessee State University faces a $46 million deficit and ongoing financial struggles exacerbated by declining enrollment.
2024 has seen more college closures than last year
The closure of nonprofit colleges reflects serious challenges, including financial pressures and enrollment declines, signaling a broader crisis in higher education.
Tennessee State could be heading toward a $46M deficit
Tennessee State University faces a $46 million deficit and ongoing financial struggles exacerbated by declining enrollment.
The federal anti-hazing legislation mandates colleges to publish hazing policies and violations, marking a significant step in combating hazing in educational institutions.
Republican higher ed overhaul could get House vote
House Republicans are attempting to pass the College Cost Reduction Act to lower college costs and increase accountability before the Congress session ends.
Congress approves anti-hazing legislation
The federal anti-hazing legislation mandates colleges to publish hazing policies and violations, marking a significant step in combating hazing in educational institutions.
Republican higher ed overhaul could get House vote
House Republicans are attempting to pass the College Cost Reduction Act to lower college costs and increase accountability before the Congress session ends.
Survey: Students' thoughts on campus speech in five graphics
Students primarily blame peers for campus speech tensions, while politicians are also a concern; most students aren't overly worried about free expression.
University of North Dakota Law School Aims To Avoid Deficit By Raising Tuition
UND Law School may raise tuition by up to 15% to address a $2.1 million deficit while considering larger class sizes.
What Happens When the Middle Class Fades Away?
The rising cost of education is leading to increased debt and fewer pursuing degrees, especially among the middle class.
There is a concerning disconnect in how middle class is defined by colleges versus self-identified income levels.
Income disparity is growing, resulting in fewer middle-class families and a 'missing middle' in the social structure.
America's top 30 most intelligent billionaires - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Higher education correlates with billionaire status, as seen in the rankings of the most educated individuals.
Review: New book argues that college football should be abolished
College football poses serious health risks to players, warranting its abolition according to a new book by Kalman-Lamb and Silva.
The Most Prestigious Colleges and Universities On Every Continent
World-class universities exist on every continent, providing excellent international educational opportunities in various fields.
Colleges dismantle DEI
Colleges are canceling DEI initiatives amid political backlash, risking student support and free speech.
How to Marry Into Academia
Academic couples often struggle with job placement due to geographical and specialized field constraints, known as the 'two-body problem.'
The Guardian view on humanities in universities: closing English Literature courses signals a crisis
Interest in studying English literature at degree level is declining significantly.
Computer science grads say the job market is rough. Some are opting for a 'panic' master's degree instead.
Recent computer science graduates face intense job competition and have turned to advanced degrees to delay their job search.
Break the monopoly on higher education pathways
The American dream now faces challenges due to education costs and mismatched workforce needs, requiring a reevaluation of student success definitions.
Elite colleges have never been engines of mobility (opinion)
Elite colleges are often viewed as the key to economic success, yet they have not improved socioeconomic diversity over the last century.
No DEI. No 'transgender movement.' No women's studies. Trump World wants to 'reclaim' universities.
Trumpian conservatives are mobilizing to reshape higher education, claiming it is influenced by leftist ideologies at the expense of traditional values.
Where Trump's cabinet picks went to college
Trump's appointments reveal a contradiction between his anti-elite university rhetoric and the Ivy League backgrounds of many chosen officials.
US academics: look after foreign students
Policymakers must prioritize international student support to prevent damaging morale in academia, especially following an administration characterized by anti-immigration rhetoric.
No DEI. No 'transgender movement.' No women's studies. Trump World wants to 'reclaim' universities.
Trumpian conservatives are mobilizing to reshape higher education, claiming it is influenced by leftist ideologies at the expense of traditional values.
Where Trump's cabinet picks went to college
Trump's appointments reveal a contradiction between his anti-elite university rhetoric and the Ivy League backgrounds of many chosen officials.
US academics: look after foreign students
Policymakers must prioritize international student support to prevent damaging morale in academia, especially following an administration characterized by anti-immigration rhetoric.
Colleges are increasingly offering free tuition to low-income undergraduate students through grants and scholarships, making education more accessible.
University of Texas announces free tuition for students whose families earn $100K or less
UT system will offer free tuition to families earning up to $100,000, aiming to reduce student debt and enhance access to education.
Bridgewater State to cover tuition for families earning less than $125K
Bridgewater State University will cover full tuition for in-state students from families earning under $125,000, starting fall 2025.
Which Colleges Offer Free Tuition?
Colleges are increasingly offering free tuition to low-income undergraduate students through grants and scholarships, making education more accessible.
University of Texas announces free tuition for students whose families earn $100K or less
UT system will offer free tuition to families earning up to $100,000, aiming to reduce student debt and enhance access to education.
Bridgewater State to cover tuition for families earning less than $125K
Bridgewater State University will cover full tuition for in-state students from families earning under $125,000, starting fall 2025.
Limits on foreign students are harming research, universities warn
Immigration restrictions are significantly impacting international student enrolment, threatening university budgets and global academic reputation.
English-based MA and one-year visiting programs in Chinese philosophy at Fudan
The MA and Visiting programs in Chinese philosophy at Fudan have achieved remarkable success since 2011, maintaining high enrollment and academic standards.
Limits on foreign students are harming research, universities warn
Immigration restrictions are significantly impacting international student enrolment, threatening university budgets and global academic reputation.
English-based MA and one-year visiting programs in Chinese philosophy at Fudan
The MA and Visiting programs in Chinese philosophy at Fudan have achieved remarkable success since 2011, maintaining high enrollment and academic standards.
Contemporary liberals are often perceived as opposing free speech rights, particularly in academic contexts.
Colleges in crisis thanks to high costs and intolerant extremism
Colleges face severe criticism regarding free speech, student debt crises, and declining support, reflecting broader societal discontent with higher education.
Louisiana's Free-Speech Governor Could Use a Lesson on Free Speech
Governor Jeff Landry's actions demonstrate a preference for free speech only when it aligns with his political views.
Contemporary liberals are often perceived as opposing free speech rights, particularly in academic contexts.
Colleges in crisis thanks to high costs and intolerant extremism
Colleges face severe criticism regarding free speech, student debt crises, and declining support, reflecting broader societal discontent with higher education.
Louisiana's Free-Speech Governor Could Use a Lesson on Free Speech
Governor Jeff Landry's actions demonstrate a preference for free speech only when it aligns with his political views.
Facing Legal Threats, Colleges Back Off From Race-Based Programs
The Multicultural Summer Research Opportunities Program (MSROP) significantly impacts underrepresented students' academic journeys, providing essential skills and mentorship.