Latest Higher Education News

The U.S. Department of Justice escalated its legal battle with the University of California system and UCLA over allegations of antisemitism and anti-Israeli harassment. DOJ sued UCLA under Title...

SUNY Fredonia moved to close a significant set of academic offerings to address an $8.1 million budget deficit. The institution is sunsetting 10 undergraduate majors, four graduate programs, and...

Purdue University began a high-impact leadership transition after its president, Mung Chiang, announced his departure for Northwestern University. The Purdue Board of Trustees voted to bring...

The University of Manchester announced a plan to provide work placements to all undergraduates, aiming to strengthen career readiness regardless of degree subject. The Russell Group institution...

A large independent study found racial disparities embedded in AI-powered hiring tools used at scale, challenging claims of algorithmic neutrality in early-stage screening. The paper “Algorithmic...

Higher education IT networks are facing new stress from AI workloads that change traffic patterns and bandwidth needs quickly. A report on network infrastructure in the age of AI describes how...

Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business is retooling the MBA classroom experience for how AI shapes decision-making, governance, and organizational strategy. Three professors are teaching AI...

DOJ’s lawsuit against UCLA doesn’t just allege harassment; it seeks prescriptive remedies that could reshape disciplinary and investigative processes on campus. In requesting repayment of federal...

A new push from higher education advocates is calling for a $200 increase to the Pell Grant, arguing the benefit has lost purchasing power amid inflation. The proposal comes as policymakers...

The University of Florida moved to publicly denounce DEI as “discriminatory” while its closed-door presidential search draws heightened political attention. Trustees selected Stuart Bell as the...

A new approach to student mental health support argues campuses should shift from reactive counseling-center models to earlier identification of disengagement. The piece highlights that 70% of...

As AI usage spreads across teaching, research, and operations, higher education IT teams are finding their networks increasingly strained by workload spikes. The report describes how campus...

The U.S. Department of Education advanced a package of rules and proposals affecting short-term programs and student aid pathways tied to workforce training. In a weekly update, the department...

Financial governance experts are urging colleges and universities to revisit long-term endowment return assumptions as planning becomes harder in a constrained environment. The analysis argues...

Ball State University agreed to a $225,000 settlement after an ACLU lawsuit alleged the university retaliated against an employee for criticizing conservative activist Charlie Kirk on a private...

CHEA published its May 2026 board meeting summary, offering updates on Council for Higher Education Accreditation activities and compliance messaging. The release emphasizes public access to...

Universities UK reports vice-chancellors warn of potential cuts to hardship support for impoverished students if funding pressure continues. In an anonymous poll of leaders, nearly a third said...

Purdue University is preparing a leadership transition following President Mung Chiang’s move to become the next president at Northwestern University. The Purdue Board of Trustees voted to bring...

Purdue University’s Board of Trustees voted to bring former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels back as interim president starting July 1, following President Mung Chiang’s departure to lead Northwestern...

The University of Florida trustees named Stuart Bell as the sole finalist for the university’s presidency, while Florida’s governor and national Republicans framed the choice in the context of...