Latest Higher Education News

Educational institutions are intensifying efforts to close widening STEM gender gaps exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools like de Zavala Middle School recruit equal numbers of girls in...

AI is reshaping industry and education sectors but adoption rates vary widely based on role and trust. HR leaders face challenges bridging skepticism among individual contributors and enthusiasm...

President Trump's sweeping tariff policies face mounting legal challenges, casting uncertainty over global trade and domestic economic stability. Courts have ruled the tariffs unlawful due to...

Schools and higher education institutions face rising concerns over student safety and mental health. Funding limitations prompt creative, low-cost solutions for preventing heat illness among...

Amid congressional scrutiny and market shifts, higher education faces calls for modernization in accreditation and tuition pricing. Experts advocate incorporating technology into accreditation to...

Harvard University secured a significant legal victory when a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration violated the university’s First Amendment rights by freezing $2.2 billion in...

Michael H. Schill announced his resignation as president of Northwestern University after three years marked by intense scrutiny from Republican lawmakers, including the loss of $790 million in...

University of California President James Milliken alerted state lawmakers that the system would require $4 billion to $5 billion to prevent serious harm if federal funding were cut off, following...

Universities and major companies are increasingly appointing Chief AI Officers (CAIOs) to strategically coordinate artificial intelligence initiatives, faculty integration, and cross-sector...

Several federal courts have ruled that President Trump overstepped his authority by imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers, challenging the legality of levies on imports from numerous...

Artificial intelligence continues to rapidly reshape sectors including education and business. Universities such as Fairfield have introduced AI concentrations in MBA programs to prepare students...

K-12 and higher education institutions are confronting escalating concerns over student mental health and safety. A new study warns that Meta AI chatbots on platforms such as Instagram and...

Federal and state education funding are under pressure amid shifting political landscapes. The cancellation of tools for identifying low-income high achievers by the College Board follows...

The U.S. labor market reveals growing challenges for recent college graduates, who now face higher unemployment rates than the general workforce. The convergence of AI automation, global trade...

Several universities are experiencing notable leadership and governance shifts amid political and social pressures. Clemson University discontinued several faculty and staff affinity commissions,...

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration violated Harvard University’s First Amendment rights by freezing $2.2 billion in federal research funding and failing to follow proper...

The U.S. Department of Justice has sued Illinois over its policy allowing in-state tuition rates and scholarships for undocumented students who meet residency and schooling criteria. This...

Universities including George Mason University have appointed their first Chief AI Officers (CAIOs) to lead institutional AI strategy, research, and curriculum development. The CAIO role...

Nestlé abruptly fired CEO Laurent Freixe over an undisclosed affair with a direct subordinate, a rare move in corporate governance as he was dismissed without severance. The Swiss food giant named...

University of Chicago announced plans to cut $100 million in expenses, including 100-150 staff reductions and program suspensions, after enduring deficits and federal policy changes under the...