Latest Higher Education News

Artificial intelligence continues to reshape education and industry, but brings complex challenges. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman disclosed ongoing concerns about AI’s societal impact, including mental...

Oxford Saïd Business School’s dean Soumitra Dutta resigned following an internal investigation substantiating multiple harassment complaints by a female colleague. Mette Morsing, director of...

Public education faces significant enrollment declines driven by demographic shifts, migration patterns, and alternative schooling choices. Between 2019 and 2023, U.S. public schools lost over 1.2...

Higher education campuses embrace emerging technologies to enhance security, learning, and student experiences. Institutions increasingly replace physical access methods with mobile-first...

Colleges nationwide are reinstating or adding football programs to attract male students amid demographic pressures and enrollment declines, especially given the nationwide trend of women...

Significant financial developments are ongoing in education and related sectors. Klarna's recent $17 billion IPO created numerous new millionaires among staffers, highlighting tech-driven wealth...

Newer and globally-minded business schools face challenges gaining visibility compared to established elite names like Harvard and Stanford, which dominate rankings and employers’ recruitment....

Faculty governance and academic freedom issues dominate, with politically charged incidents leading to terminations and disputes. Following Charlie Kirk’s assassination and related controversies,...

Conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot at Utah Valley University during a campus event, sending shockwaves through the higher education community. Kirk, CEO and co-founder...

Several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) nationwide enacted lockdowns following credible threats to campus safety. Institutions including Alabama State University, Virginia...

The U.S. Department of Education announced the cessation of approximately $350 million in grant funding for several minority-serving institutions (MSIs), citing racial enrollment quotas as...

Texas A&M University swiftly fired a senior English lecturer and removed administrative leaders following viral video backlash over teaching content related to gender identity in a children's...

Higher education is increasingly adopting artificial intelligence tools that move beyond administrative efficiency toward enhancing human connection and community building. Thoughtfully designed...

Oracle’s recent surge in cloud infrastructure revenue, driven by major AI contracts with OpenAI and other leading firms, propelled a stunning increase in company valuation and significantly...

Swedish fintech Klarna made a strong debut on the New York Stock Exchange, raising $1.37 billion and valuing the company at $15 billion, underscoring the booming buy-now, pay-later (BNPL) sector....

Soumitra Dutta resigned as dean of Oxford Saïd Business School following a five-month investigation that substantiated multiple harassment complaints against him. The university appointed Mette...

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) report revealed significant declines in student achievement in science, math, and reading, particularly among middle and high schoolers....

Higher education institutions are adopting new technology trends to create more connected, secure, and seamless campus experiences. Key developments include mobile-first access replacing plastic...

Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA and a key conservative voice in campus politics, was shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University. This unprecedented act of political...

The U.S. Department of Education, under Secretary Linda McMahon, announced the termination of $350 million in federal funding allocated to various minority-serving colleges and universities. The...