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Value crisis: Public and graduates increasingly doubt the worth of a four-year degree
Public confidence in the economic value of a four-year degree has collapsed: an NBC News survey found only one-third of Americans now say college is worth the cost. Attitudes have shifted sharply...
20 states sue: Education Department shifts programs to other agencies
A coalition of 20 states and the District of Columbia filed an amended complaint on Nov. 25 challenging the U.S. Department of Education’s recent agreements that transfer day-to-day management of...
Tracking Trump’s higher-ed deals: campuses lose hundreds of millions
The administration has frozen hundreds of millions in federal research and grant funding for selected colleges, citing concerns about antisemitism and diversity, equity and inclusion policies. A...
Student deported despite court order: Babson case sparks campus outcry
A 19-year-old first-year Babson College student, Any Lucia López Belloza, was detained at Boston Logan Airport while traveling for Thanksgiving and subsequently deported to Honduras, federal court...
Faculty detention rattles campus staffing: longtime lecturer labeled ineligible
Federal immigration authorities detained Sumith Gunasekera, a longtime faculty member at Ferris State University, after concluding he lacked legal status due to decades‑old criminal charges in...
College leadership churn: new presidents named — one college ousts its chief
A wave of presidential transitions has landed across campuses: ten institutions announced new presidents, including Laurel Bongiorno at Hartwick and David Cook at Iowa State, while Northeastern...
Public doubts mount on college ROI: polls show support at multi‑year low
Two national polls released this year show steep declines in public confidence in the four‑year degree. An NBC News survey found only about one‑third of registered voters now say a four‑year...
Study: Chinese graduates drove U.S. graduate‑program growth — and subsidized seats
A National Bureau of Economic Research working paper finds that rapid expansion of Chinese higher education in the 2000s fueled demand for U.S. master’s programs and that Chinese graduate...
Business schools revamp: Wharton builds AI track — Kelley reaps digital‑learning awards
Elite business schools are retooling curricula to prepare graduates for an AI‑reshaped finance and dealmaking landscape. The Wharton School is launching a focused academic track centered on...
Students pivot to AI majors — colleges scramble to assess learning
Undergraduate choices are shifting: new programs in artificial intelligence and decision‑making are climbing enrollment lists, with some universities reporting AI‑focused majors rivaling or...
From pipeline to breach: cybersecurity pathway and campus hack expose gaps
A regional cybersecurity pathway in East Alabama is scaling quickly: high schools and community colleges in the East Alabama Regional Cybersecurity Alliance (EARCA) are aligning K‑12 curriculum,...
Northwestern Pays $75 Million—Federal Funding Restored
Northwestern University agreed to pay $75 million to the U.S. Treasury and accept a package of compliance commitments to end multiple investigations and restore hundreds of millions in federal...
DOE Shakeup: Contracts Canceled, Data Programs Cut
A Department of Education overhaul led by personnel tied to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) triggered the abrupt termination of more than 100 research contracts—totaling over $1...
Student Deported Despite Court Order—Babson Case Sparks Outcry
A 19-year-old first-year Babson College student, Any Lucia López Belloza, was detained at Boston Logan Airport and deported to Honduras after traveling to Texas for Thanksgiving, critics say, even...
Business Schools Rewire Curricula as AI Redefines Finance Roles
Top business schools including Wharton are launching new AI-focused tracks, courses and faculty retraining as artificial intelligence reshapes entry-level finance work. Administrators told...
Dartmouth Data Breach—Oracle EBS Hack Exposes 35,000 Records
Dartmouth College disclosed that hackers exploited Oracle E‑Business Suite (EBS) vulnerabilities in August and accessed files containing personal and financial information for more than 35,000...
Chinese Graduate Students Drove U.S. Program Growth—NBER Study
A National Bureau of Economic Research working paper from UC San Diego and Stanford finds that the expansion of Chinese higher education and the outbound flow of Chinese graduates significantly...
Ten New Presidents Hired—Board Changes Reshape Small and Large Campuses
A wave of presidential appointments landed at a range of institutions from Hartwick College to Iowa State University. New hires include Laurel Bongiorno at Hartwick, David Cook at Iowa State,...
Limestone University Closes—Historic College Shuts After Fundraising Failed
Limestone University in South Carolina graduated its final class this spring after a last‑ditch fundraising effort fell short. Founded in 1845, the private institution cited prolonged financial...
Accreditor Sanctions and Dual‑Enrollment Scandal—South Carolina College Fires President
Northeastern Technical College’s board abruptly fired longtime president Kyle Wagner, reversing an earlier resignation agreement and launching a presidential search after accreditation sanctions...