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University presidents under pressure: politics, AI and finances top concerns
New surveys of college presidents show unprecedented anxiety about political pressure, public trust, finances and AI. Inside Higher Ed’s latest findings document leaders’ concerns about government...
Ohio State president exits after disclosure of ‘inappropriate relationship’
Ohio State University President Ted Carter resigned after disclosing an “inappropriate relationship” with a person seeking university resources to support her business, the university announced....
University of Colorado faculty revolt over systemwide ChatGPT Edu deal
Hundreds of faculty, staff and students across the University of Colorado system have protested a planned systemwide rollout of ChatGPT Edu under a three‑year, $2 million‑per‑year contract, saying...
Anthropic sues Pentagon... tech rivals weigh in
Anthropic filed suit against the Department of War and related agencies after the Pentagon designated the company a “supply‑chain risk” and canceled defense contracts following a negotiation...
ASU mandates AI training across faculty... colleges deploy tools to cut dropouts
Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business has rolled out a mandatory AI training program for professors and will require faculty use of AI tools starting this fall as part of a...
Federal education data office faces overhaul — sweeping review of NCES collections
An internal 95‑page report to the Education secretary recommends major shifts at the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), including a “thorough review” of National Center for Education...
Regulation roundabout — proposed loan caps and public comments reshape grad aid
The Education Department’s proposed regulation to implement new graduate‑loan caps from the One Big Beautiful Bill is drawing alarm from education groups and heavy public comment. The draft rule...
International‑student flows slump — visas, bans and recruitment hits
Two developments signaled fresh disruption to international student pipelines: new U.S. data show new student visas fell 35.6% last summer, and a U.K. decision to suspend study visas from Sudan...
Colleges confront post‑degree outcomes — new accountability and ROI signals
Higher‑education leaders are increasingly tying program design and funding to post‑college employment outcomes. States and systems—such as Texas and California State—are allocating funding and...
Campus leadership under pressure — presidents cite politics, finances and AI
Inside Higher Ed surveys show college and university presidents are contending with intensifying political pressure, financial stress and the rapid adoption of AI. Leaders report concerns about...
K‑12 student AI behavior data surfaces — harms, cheating and literacy debates
New real‑time data from filtering vendor Securly show about 20% of K‑12 student interactions with generative AI on school tech involved problematic behaviors—cheating, bullying or self‑harm—and...
Ohio State president resigns: Board accepts departure after disclosure of improper access
Ohio State University President Ted Carter resigned after disclosing an "inappropriate relationship" with someone who sought public resources for a personal business, the university said. The...
IES overhaul targets NCES surveys – Education Department reviews core federal data collections
An internal 95‑page review delivered to Education Secretary Linda McMahon recommends sweeping changes to the Institute of Education Sciences, including a "thorough review" of National Center for...
Education Dept. opens 30‑day comment window on Workforce Pell: States to shape eligibility
The Department of Education opened a 30‑day public comment period on proposed regulations for Workforce Pell, the administration’s expansion of Pell Grants to short‑term workforce programs. The...
International pipeline strained: Student visas plunge and Sudan ban derails hundreds of offers
U.S. student visa issuance fell sharply last summer—new student visas were down 35.6%—as federal policy shifts and heightened scrutiny reduced international enrollments ahead of fall 2025. The...
ASU Carey mandates AI... and most institutions are already deploying tools, survey finds
Arizona State University’s W. P. Carey School of Business told more than 350 full‑time faculty they are "cordially invited" to mandatory AI training as the school requires faculty to integrate AI...
Colleges test AI to stem attrition as student‑success programs show earnings gains
Colleges are piloting AI interventions to identify at‑risk students and personalize supports aimed at reducing dropout rates. Vendors and campus pilots highlight predictive flags, 24/7 tutoring...
Education Department launches AIM negotiated rulemaking: Accreditation rules in the crosshairs
The U.S. Department of Education announced the Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization (AIM) negotiated rulemaking committee to draft regulations that would simplify accreditor recognition,...
Campuses collide with politics and courts: Cal State sues administration; Penn probe heads to court
The California State University system filed a rare lawsuit against the federal government after officials demanded San Jose State University apologize to female athletes over a transgender...
Sector under pressure: Colleges resist radical change even as closures rise and presidents report new threats
A sector‑level analysis warns that one college is closing or merging nearly every week and predicts 20–25% of institutions could face mergers or closures in coming years. Despite demographic...