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Immigration enforcement rattles campuses — professor arrests heighten travel fears
Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained a University of Oklahoma professor en route to a conference, briefly detaining him before releasing him after three days — an incident that has...
Universities and the White House — settlements, funding and media strategy collide
Two high‑profile institutional flashpoints underscore the widening interaction between federal policy and campus operations: Northwestern is reportedly close to terms to resolve a dispute with the...
Leadership shift at Rotman — dean to move to university innovation role
The University of Toronto announced that Susan Christoffersen will step down as dean of the Rotman School of Management when her term ends on June 30, 2026, and will take a new role as...
Regional talent and China ties — public opinion and rankings shift competition for students and staff
Two new studies signal changing international higher‑education dynamics: an Australia‑based survey shows public concern about university ties with China has eased since the pandemic, even as...
HEC Paris doubles down — fundraising and curriculum overhaul target tech and impact
HEC Paris unveiled a sweeping five‑year strategy that pairs an ambitious €300 million fundraising campaign with a curriculum overhaul to embed AI, technology and sustainability across its MBA and...
Education Dept Seeks 18-Month Pause on Borrower-Defense Relief
The U.S. Department of Education formally asked a federal judge to push back a January 2026 deadline in the landmark Sweet v. McMahon borrower-defense settlement, requesting up to an 18-month...
Inside ED’s Push to Shift Programs: NDAs, Outsourcing and Stalled Payments
The Education Department has used nondisclosure agreements and interagency transfers while moving dozens of grant programs to other federal agencies, creating operational friction and oversight...
Northwestern Nears White House Deal — $75 Million Fine, Research Funding Restored
Northwestern University is close to settling a high‑profile dispute with the White House that would require the school to pay a $75 million fine in exchange for restoration of federal research...
Rotman Dean to Step Down — University of Toronto Shifts Leadership Strategy
Susan Christoffersen, dean of the Rotman School of Management since 2021, told the University of Toronto she will not seek a second five‑year term and will become a presidential adviser on...
ED Opens Clery Review After Berkeley Protest Turns Violent
The U.S. Department of Education launched a Clery Act review of the University of California, Berkeley following violent clashes at a Nov. 10 protest outside an event hosted by Turning Point USA,...
ICE Detention of a Tenure‑Track Scholar Raises Conference‑Travel Fears
A University of Oklahoma assistant professor, Vahid Abedini, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement while boarding a flight to the Middle East Studies Association conference in...
International Enrollment Slump… U.S. Loses Ground as Asia and Europe Gain
Multiple datasets released this fall show U.S. colleges continue to lose new international students: Open Doors and a new NAFSA survey report double‑digit drops in some categories, with total new...
England Sets International‑Student Levy and Reintroduces Maintenance Grants
The UK Treasury set a flat levy of £925 per international student from August 2028, to be administered by the Office for Students, and signalled that the revenue will be reinvested in higher...
English Universities Face Insolvency Risk — OfS Warns 50 Providers at Threat
England's regulator told MPs that 50 higher‑education providers are at risk of exiting the market within the next two-to-three years and flagged 24 at more immediate risk of stopping degree...
New Federal Law Opens Pell‑Style Support to Short‑Term Programs — Implementation Questions Loom
A change in federal law will allow thousands enrolled in short‑term, job‑focused programs to tap federal grants for tuition—a shift advocates call a potential game changer for workforce...
Northwestern Nears Deal With White House: $75m Fine, Funding Restored
Northwestern University is negotiating terms with the federal government to resolve a high-profile dispute over foreign-influence scrutiny, including a proposed $75 million payment and the...
Rotman Dean to Step Down: Christoffersen Moves to U of T Innovation Role
Susan Christoffersen, dean of the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, will not seek a second term and will transition into a university-wide advisory role focused on...
International students retreat: U.S. enrollments fall as rivals gain
Two new datasets show a sharp decline in new international students at U.S. institutions this fall, driven largely by visa delays and restrictive federal policy. NAFSA and the Institute of...
UK fixes £925 levy per international student — fees to top £10,000 by 2027
The UK Treasury confirmed a flat £925 levy per international student from August 2028 and signalled further tuition-cap rises that will push standard fees above £10,000 by 2027-28. The government...
UK universities on brink: 50 providers at risk — regulator warns
England’s higher-education regulator told MPs that 50 providers face the risk of exiting the market in two to three years, with 24 at more immediate risk and seven large institutions singled out....