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Multiple U.S. public university systems report rising enrollments despite national birth rate declines, with historically black colleges and universities often leading gains. Examples include the...

ABC indefinitely suspended Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show following controversial remarks made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Major ABC affiliate groups like...

Elon University and Queens University of Charlotte announced plans to merge by summer 2026 to pool resources and meet regional educational needs. Similarly, Kean University secured $10 million in...

The Trump administration's Education Department introduced 'patriotic education' as a priority in discretionary grants, emphasizing unity and founding ideals. It formed the America 250 Civics...

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell cut interest rates by 0.25% signaling cautious stimulus amid a cooling labor market and persistent inflation. Powell highlighted the difficult balance in...

Young adults are experiencing credit score declines due to missed student loan payments, linked to the resumption of federal repayments after pandemic pauses. The average credit score among...

AI-powered startups like Phia, co-founded by Stanford graduates including Bill Gates’s daughter, raised $8 million to revolutionize online shopping with AI price comparison and styling....

The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk sparked intense campus debates and administrative responses. Some faculty and staff made contentious social media posts leading to firings,...

A recent CUPA-HR survey reported a decline in nonfaculty higher ed employees intending to seek new jobs, decreasing from one-third in 2023 to one-quarter in 2025. Pay remains the top reason cited...

Nvidia’s $5 billion investment in Intel marks a historic collaboration combining leading AI chip and CPU technologies, boosting both companies' positions amid global semiconductor competition....

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point in a highly anticipated move marking the first rate cut in nine months. Despite the cut, labor market data remain...

The University of California system is engaged in legal battles challenging the Trump administration's attempts to exert ideological control through drastic federal funding cuts and conditions...

In the wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination, multiple higher education institutions have confronted controversies over faculty and student speech regarding the event. Several...

Artificial intelligence is reshaping higher education and workforce dynamics. Universities are incorporating AI tools into teaching, but educators express divided opinions regarding its effect on...

Elon University and Queens University of Charlotte, both private institutions in North Carolina, announced plans to merge by summer 2026. The merger is expected to create a stronger, more...

Numerous state legislatures have passed laws restricting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives on college campuses, limiting programs, hiring practices, and curricular content. At the...

Schools across the country are increasingly focusing on student mental health through neuroscience education, mindfulness programs, and technology solutions. Specialized teams and innovative tools...

Stanford Graduate School of Business maintained its #1 ranking in the 2025-2026 Bloomberg Businessweek MBA rankings, followed by Wharton and UC Berkeley Haas. Despite rising tuition and living...

Corporate leaders from Amazon, Workday, Honeywell, and Caterpillar discuss strategies to embrace AI-driven transformation, address workforce skill gaps, and improve operational efficiency. Amazon...

The University of California system is confronting intensified federal scrutiny and pressure from the Trump administration regarding allegations of antisemitism. The administration has demanded a...