Latest Higher Education News

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...

Recent releases of National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) data reveal a continuation of long-term declines in student performance across key subjects. Eighth-grade science scores fell...

AI integration into education accelerates rapidly, raising new challenges for students, teachers, and policymakers. Research indicates AI-simulated students outperform real students in academic...

Several institutions are witnessing notable leadership transitions amid mounting challenges. Florida Memorial University elevated an alumnus to president despite trustee board disputes....

The incoming MBA Class of 2027 and recent cohorts across leading business schools feature diverse, ambitious candidates with varied backgrounds and aspirations. Profiles from UC Berkeley, Chicago...

Following a summer marked by disillusionment with AI’s immediate impact, businesses and institutions recalibrate AI adoption strategies. While initial enthusiasm for generative AI has waned due to...

The Trump administration’s policies continue to influence higher education through legal challenges and funding shifts. Grant cuts target programs supporting minority-serving institutions, while...