Latest Higher Education News

The Trump administration finalized a rule that limits how long international students can stay in the U.S., capping authorized time at four years for students on F and related pathways and...

The U.S. Department of Justice sued Maryland over a state law that allows some undocumented students to pay in-state tuition rates. DOJ said the policy violated federal commitments and alleged...

House Republicans advanced legislation intended to “right size” and permanently shift major Education Department functions to other federal agencies, approving a 10-bill package through the House...

Michigan State University faculty passed a no-confidence measure against the trustee board following a prolonged period of leadership turmoil. The vote came after MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz...

Instructure paused delivery of breach-related data for the Canvas learning management system after identifying a potential security threat tied to a third-party data-delivery platform. The pause...

PEN America called attention to increasing legislative and federal pressures that it says are reshaping campus speech conditions and constraining what can be taught, learned, or researched. The...

A new visa stays cap is not the only change shaping international enrollment planning; campus compliance demands are also escalating across documentation and contingency processes. Separate...

A Meta Oversight Board study found that large language models used for AI chatbots may refuse or avoid producing criticism of restrictive leaders more often than models generate political critique...

A new report-based snapshot suggests generative AI use for schoolwork is widespread while many schools lack clear AI rules. College Board data cited in the coverage estimates that 84% of surveyed...

S&P Global Ratings reported that margins worsened for both public and private colleges despite enrollment gains in fiscal 2025. The rating agency cited median operating margin declines among...

PEN America director of higher education and free expression Kristen Shahverdian said campus free speech is being constrained not only by local controversies, but also by state laws and federal...

Michigan State University faculty voted overwhelmingly no confidence in the university’s Board of Trustees after a prolonged leadership disruption, according to the academic congress vote reported...

The Trump administration finalized a rule capping international student visa stays at four years, regardless of program length, with implementation expected mid-September. The change affects...

Instructure, which operates Canvas, paused delivery of breach-related data after identifying a potential security threat involving a third-party platform used to deliver the information to...

A House committee advanced steps to formally dismantle key functions of the U.S. Department of Education by moving education-related responsibilities to other federal agencies, according to...

The University of California suspended a planned admissions-policy review tied to whether to restore standardized testing. The UC academic senate advisory board had planned a comprehensive review...

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson proposed requiring high school students to complete the FAFSA (or a state equivalent) to graduate, allowing opt-out via a form. The plan is intended to increase...

A lawsuit filed by journalism professor Steven Thrasher alleges Northwestern denied him tenure in part due to pressure connected to his pro-Palestine activism and collaboration between the...

A Canvas-related security update highlights how institutions must manage not just breaches but also downstream data-sharing processes with vendors. After Instructure’s breach notifications, the...

Higher education is confronting AI acceleration through student behavior and institutional assessment challenges, as multiple reports point to rapid adoption without consistent school rules. One...