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Recent national test results reveal significant declines in 12th graders’ reading and math skills, marking the lowest scores in decades and raising concerns about the future workforce’s...

Facing long-term structural deficits driven by declining enrollment, static state funding, and rising costs, Southern Oregon University’s board has approved significant program eliminations and...

The Association of Governing Boards underscores the critical role of trustees in safeguarding institutional independence, academic freedom, and public accountability amid increasing political...

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell highlighted the widening gap for young workers in a labor market characterized by low hiring and limited job separation, cautioning those without technology...

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has contributed $70 million to the United Negro College Fund, significantly bolstering the financial stability of 37 historically Black colleges and universities....

A federal judge has ordered the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other federal agencies to temporarily restore research grants cut off from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)...

President Trump instituted a sudden $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications for skilled workers, spurring widespread confusion and concern, particularly across universities and research...

OpenAI and Oracle, joined by SoftBank, have showcased a landmark expansion of their Stargate AI infrastructure project, unveiling further developments at an 800-acre Texas data center and plans...

Oracle has appointed co-CEOs Clay Magouyrk and Mike Sicilia, marking a significant leadership overhaul aimed at accelerating the company's pivot towards next-generation AI and cloud technology....

Governance in higher education is under intensified strain as boards of trustees confront increased politicization and external pressures that threaten institutional independence and academic...

Colleges are experiencing a surge in student mental health crises, with increases in suicidal behavior and psychological distress outpacing existing support structures. Experts argue that...

The University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School reported a record 7,613 applications for its MBA Class of 2027, evidencing strong academic metrics and a slightly larger cohort despite decreases in...

Despite rapid adoption of AI technologies in corporate environments, a recent Stanford and BetterUp Labs study reveals a pervasive issue of 'workslop'—AI-generated work that lacks meaningful...

ABC briefly suspended late-night host Jimmy Kimmel following controversial remarks about conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination, prompting widespread debate over free speech and...

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...

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....

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 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,...

Amid fluctuating enrollment trends and funding pressures, higher education institutions are adapting through mergers, financial oversight, and heightened focus on student well-being. The...

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...