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Arizona State Receives Historic $115 Million Gift to Launch Conservation Futures School
Rob Walton, Walmart’s former chairman and son of its founder, donated $115 million to Arizona State University—the university’s largest single gift ever. The funds will inaugurate the Rob Walton...
H-1B Visa Policy Shakeup: Trump Imposes $100K Fee on New Applicants
The Trump administration implemented a sweeping overhaul of the H-1B skilled worker visa program, mandating a $100,000 application fee for new visa applicants starting with the 2026 lottery cycle....
Trump Administration Intensifies Political Retaliation and Free Speech Clashes
The Trump administration has ramped up a campaign targeting critics, including media figures, academics, and political opponents. This includes public pressure on the Attorney General to hasten...
Oracle's Co-CEO Transition Signals Cloud and AI Era Focus
Oracle implemented a major leadership restructuring by appointing two co-CEOs, Clay Magouyrk and Mike Sicilia, succeeding longtime CEO Safra Catz. The new leaders bring complementary expertise,...
Higher Ed Amid Funding and Enrollment Shifts: Access, Mergers, and Mental Health
Amid fluctuating enrollment trends and funding pressures, higher education institutions are adapting through mergers, financial oversight, and heightened focus on student well-being. The...
Innovations and Challenges in Online and Hybrid Higher Education
Online and hybrid learning models continue to evolve amid growing demand and budgets. Michigan State University is launching a Professional Online MBA in 2026 in response to the post-pandemic...
AI and Tech Investments: Nvidia’s $100B OpenAI Boost and Oracle’s AI Focus
Nvidia announced a monumental $100 billion investment to help scale OpenAI’s next-generation AI infrastructure, targeting artificial general intelligence deployments with up to 10 gigawatts of...
Campus Free Speech and Speech-Related Legal Battles in Higher Ed
Academic freedom is under intense pressure amid politicized crackdowns. The AAUP released a report accusing the Trump administration of weaponizing civil rights laws to undermine academic autonomy...
Business Education Rankings and Graduate Employment Realities
The annual U.S. News undergraduate business school rankings saw MIT Sloan join Wharton at the top, marking a rare tie after years of Wharton’s dominance, while traditional leaders like UC Berkeley...
International Student Trends and Cross-Border Higher Ed Partnerships
American student applications to universities abroad in Europe, the UK, and Asia are rising amid growing concerns about affordability and political uncertainty domestically. Meanwhile,...
Workforce Trends: Job Market Shifts and Apprenticeship Competition
Labor market dynamics reveal rising job search difficulties for younger workers and recent graduates amid a “no hire, no fire” environment, as noted by economists and the Federal Reserve Chair....
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Sparks Corporate Chaos and Legal Questions
President Donald Trump’s proclamation introducing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications has sent shockwaves through U.S. businesses, technology firms, and educational institutions. The new...
Millennials Leading Workforce Face Burnout and Stress Epidemic
As millennials have become the dominant managerial generation in 2025, many face unprecedented pressures and burnout in their leadership roles. Interviews with managers across sectors reveal high...
Federal Reserve and Economic Outlook: Triple Mandate and Labor Market Concerns
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s recent communications reaffirm the Fed’s control over monetary policy amid internal and external pressures. The Fed’s seldom-recognized triple mandate,...
Huston-Tillotson University Gets Record $150 Million Gift from Moody Foundation
Huston-Tillotson University, a historically Black college in Texas, has received a transformative $150 million donation— the largest single gift ever given to an HBCU. The Moody Foundation pledged...
College Admissions Pressure Mounts Amid Perception of a Rigged System
High school counselors and students continue to face intense stress as college admissions become increasingly competitive and selective. Despite growing application numbers, most students apply to...
Higher Education Mergers Signal New Strategic Pathways for Institutions
Lackawanna College’s recent merger with Peirce College in Philadelphia exemplifies a growing trend of strategic partnerships in higher education aimed at addressing enrollment challenges and...
Student Mental Health and Well-being: Academic Pressures and Economic Strains
Students nationwide are increasingly struggling to balance academic demands with financial pressures, mental health challenges, and part-time employment. Research indicates maintenance loans cover...
TikTok’s U.S. Operations Shift Under Emerging Deal with Chinese Parent and U.S. Government
A landmark agreement to secure American control over TikTok’s U.S. operations is taking shape, with Oracle Corporation designated as security provider and Americans slated to hold six of seven...
English Learners Face Gaps in Funding, Training, and Program Expansion
Nationwide, schools and educators struggle to meet the rising needs of English learners amid insufficient funding, inadequate professional development, and uneven state support. Surveys highlight...