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Yale University warned staff this week that it expects to pay roughly $300 million annually in new federal endowment taxes and is preparing cost reductions that could include workforce cuts....

The U.S. Department of Education is proposing to omit education programs from its definition of “professional degrees,” a change that would restrict graduate loan limits for many...

Three major credit-rating agencies issued negative outlooks for higher education's finances, warning of deteriorating credit conditions and consolidation in 2026. Fitch said it expects a worsening...

George Mason University's faculty senate voted to oppose any settlement with the Trump administration that would impose ongoing federal oversight, urging the board and president to reject deals...

Analysts and campus leaders are raising alarms about graduate education as loan caps, funding cuts and visa restrictions converge. A Chronicle analysis and related reporting describe programs...

FAFSA completions for the Class of 2026 surged after the simplified form opened early, with advocates reporting record filing rates. At the same time financial‑aid administrators say the Education...

The Department of the Interior will assume management of some tribal college funding previously handled by the Education Department, prompting concern among tribal college leaders about...

Colleges and universities announced a broad slate of presidential appointments and successions that will take effect in 2026, shifting leadership at state flagships, regional publics and private...

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by a former Harvard student who alleged antisemitic harassment during a 2023 campus protest, resolving a high‑profile legal challenge that had drawn...

The Federal Trade Commission sent a letter to the Texas Supreme Court asserting the American Bar Association has effectively held a monopoly over law‑school accreditation and that its standards...

The White House and federal agencies have moved aggressively to remake Washington’s relationship with colleges and universities. The Chronicle of Higher Education is tracking a string of executive...

S&P Global Ratings issued a negative 2026 outlook for U.S. nonprofit colleges, citing rising operating pressures, federal policy shifts, enrollment competition and new revenue strains tied to...

The U.S. Department of the Interior will assume management of tribal college funding previously administered by the Education Department, a structural shift that tribal leaders say could disrupt...

England’s higher‑education regulator, the Office for Students, has launched an inquiry into the University of Greater Manchester following police investigations and allegations of financial...

State auditors in Ohio concluded that Eastern Gateway Community College showed “derelict accounting and controls” in the period before its closure, flagging $17.3 million of federal student aid as...

Two new analyses place cost and policy at the center of graduate education risk. EAB’s 2025 Adult Learner Survey found price has become the primary gatekeeper for prospective master’s and...

Hundreds of campus leadership moves were announced in late 2025 and into 2026, with multiple institutions naming presidents and interim leaders. The Chronicle’s compilation lists new presidents...

A smoother, simplified FAFSA rollout and an earlier opening date have pushed completion rates higher for the Class of 2026. The National College Attainment Network reported that more than a...

University diversity officers report spikes in stress and shifting duties as federal scrutiny and anti‑DEI policy rhetoric intensify. A national survey of campus DEI leaders found 87% view their...

Shared governance is under scrutiny as faculty senates, trustees and presidents navigate political fights and institutional stress. Commentators and faculty leaders are debating reforms to faculty...