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MIT Sloan tops FT MBA ranking — methodology questions follow
MIT Sloan has risen to No. 1 in the Financial Times’ 2026 Global MBA ranking — its first top spot in the survey’s 28-year history — while several elite programs including Stanford, Columbia and...
Colleges adopt guarded AI tactics — three practical rules for admins
Higher-education administrators are expanding use of AI across marketing, enrolment and executive planning while trying to limit data leakage and compliance risks, according to University Business...
Science leaders call for advocacy after research 'rupture' — funding at risk
Senior figures in the scientific community urged a stronger advocacy response after what they described as a 'rupture' caused by recent policy shifts, arguing federal disruptions to research...
Study links social media to student loneliness — more than half impacted
A University of Cincinnati study found that over half of college students report loneliness, with heavy social-media use associated with a higher risk of isolation. The research signals a growing...
Republican lawmaker seeks open-carry ban at Utah campuses
In a surprise policy reversal, Utah Republican Rep. Walt Brooks introduced legislation to ban open carry on the state’s public college campuses, a major shift following heightened scrutiny after...
Pentagon weighs axing grad tuition aid – 34 schools flagged
The Defense Department is considering ending graduate tuition assistance at 34 U.S. institutions, prompting campus and federal stakeholders to reassess military-education partnerships. The...
Visa curbs and perception hit international enrollment – colleges scramble
Colleges and international-enrollment officials report falling new international student numbers tied to restrictive U.S. visa and immigration policies and a growing perception that the U.S. is...
170,000 students launch Covid-era tuition claims: 36 universities targeted
More than 170,000 current and former students in England and Wales have launched legal action seeking compensation from 36 universities for tuition paid during Covid-era remote instruction. The...
Columbia sanctions staff over Epstein links – fundraising ties under scrutiny
Columbia University disciplined two staff members after the release of documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein that implicated efforts to help his associates access campus programs. The institution's...
Georgetown picks Liz Magill for law deanship
Georgetown University has appointed Liz Magill as dean of its law school, a leadership change that will steer one of the nation’s prominent law faculties through a politically charged period for...
MIT Sloan topples peers in FT MBA ranking – a new elite map
The Financial Times’ 2026 global MBA ranking placed MIT Sloan at No. 1 for the first time, reshaping perceptions of elite business education and prompting peer institutions to reassess positioning...
AI could remake teaching – success hinges on policy and partnerships
Researchers and education leaders argue that artificial intelligence can transform teaching—delivering personalized learning and automating routine tasks—but only if governments, technology firms...
Science leaders urge advocacy after AAAS 'rupture' – funding and pipelines at risk
At the American Association for the Advancement of Science annual meeting leaders warned that disruptions—from policy shifts to proposed funding cuts—are imperiling the research enterprise and...
Study finds social media tied to student loneliness – over half affected
A University of Cincinnati study found that more than half of college students report feeling lonely and that heavy social media use raises the risk of loneliness. The research links prolonged,...
AI-driven phishing escalates threat to schools – districts test defenses
K–12 and higher education IT leaders report that generative AI has significantly upgraded phishing capabilities, producing highly convincing attacks that mimic staff and administrators. Technology...
Appeals court revives anti‑DEI orders: Legal window opens for enforcement
An appellate panel recently vacated a preliminary injunction that had blocked major provisions of two executive orders targeting diversity, equity and inclusion practices across higher education,...
170,000 students file claims: Dozens of UK universities hit over Covid online learning
More than 170,000 current and former students in England and Wales have been mobilized into legal action seeking compensation for courses delivered online during the Covid pandemic, lawyers say....
Columbia disciplines staff: Documents link admissions to Epstein network
Columbia University disciplined two individuals after documents tied to financier Jeffrey Epstein indicated his girlfriend received assistance gaining entry to the university’s dental college. The...
AI phishing escalates: Universities face faster, smarter email attacks
Cybersecurity firms warn that generative AI has materially upgraded phishing campaigns targeting schools and universities, producing tailored, timely messages that evade traditional detection and...
Colleges roll out enterprise AI: Data controls and governance top agenda
Colleges and universities are increasing enterprise AI use beyond classrooms into recruiting, admissions, marketing and executive planning, but administrators warn access carries data and...