Latest Higher Education News

The ongoing federal government shutdown is delaying critical economic data releases, freezing infrastructure funds in key cities such as Chicago and New York over contracting disputes, and...

The Trump administration has introduced a controversial 'Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education,' targeting nine prominent universities with conditions linking compliance to priority...

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration unlawfully targeted pro-Palestinian students for deportation as part of a suppressive campaign against free speech on college campuses. The...

A federal judge dismissed legal challenges to the Biden administration’s gainful employment regulations, which require career education programs to demonstrate graduates’ ability to repay student...

Tesla confronts growing legal scrutiny following a lawsuit alleging design flaws in its Cybertruck that trapped a college student inside during a fatal fire. Similar complaints have prompted...

OpenAI’s latest funding round, involving a $6.6 billion employee share sale, escalated the artificial intelligence company’s valuation to $500 billion, outstripping Elon Musk's SpaceX. This...

Veteran technology executives express cautious views on the accelerating AI investment boom, comparing it to previous market bubbles like the dot-com era. Some, including former Cisco CEO John...

Ford CEO Jim Farley revealed personal reflections on his son’s summer experience as a mechanic questioning the necessity of college, highlighting a broader skills gap in America’s blue-collar...

Community colleges and career technical education programs are experiencing a surge in enrollment, marking a recovery in higher education participation. However, financial pressures persist among...

Harvard Business School has maintained its status as the most desired MBA program for the third consecutive year, according to Bloomberg Businessweek’s survey, capturing a significant lead over...

The Trump administration has issued a 'Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education' to nine leading universities, including MIT, Brown, and the University of Virginia. The compact demands...

The 2025 federal government shutdown, led by President Trump, is causing significant operational challenges across the higher education sector. Key federal programs including Pell Grants, student...

Artificial intelligence continues to reshape education and work, with institutions and companies investing in AI training and deployment. Universities embrace AI tools for assessment, creativity,...

September 2025 saw abrupt leadership turnovers across major universities amid political pressure and governance challenges. Texas A&M University’s President Mark Welsh resigned following backlash...

New Jersey City University and Kean University advanced a formal merger agreement following NJCU’s financial distress, with plans to complete by mid-2026. Students will transition to Kean’s...

Rising loneliness and mental health challenges among college students, especially nontraditional adult learners, threaten persistence and academic success. Programs offering peer support show...

Higher education pricing practices face growing scrutiny as lawmakers demand transparency on pricing algorithms from colleges and consulting firms. Institutions are also exploring tuition resets...

Multiple U.S. colleges have faced widespread disruption from bomb threats and hoax active shooter calls, affecting over one million students and costing over $60 million in operational expenses....

AI technology’s rising presence in public life sparks mixed reactions, exemplified by Hollywood’s backlash against Tilly Norwood, an AI-generated actor. Industry professionals voice concerns over...

Last month, the higher education sector experienced notable leadership changes as at least four college presidents departed abruptly, reflecting the increasing pressures on campus leadership....