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Newsom proposes funding lift — UC enrollment hits a record
California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed year‑over‑year increases for the state’s public higher education systems, signaling a significant shift from last year’s threatened cuts. The 2026–27 budget...
UCLA Anderson hires Gareth James — Goizueta dean to take helm
UCLA Anderson announced it will hire Gareth James, currently dean of Emory’s Goizueta Business School, as its next dean starting this summer. James, a statistician by training and co‑author of the...
Michigan moves to install Kent Syverud — regents set vote
The University of Michigan’s Board of Regents scheduled a special meeting to vote on Syracuse University Chancellor Kent D. Syverud as the university’s next president. Syverud, who has a law...
Universities settle and pause speech fights — First Amendment cases continue
Clemson University reached a settlement with assistant professor Joshua Bregy, rescinding his termination tied to a personal Facebook resharing about the late commentator Charlie Kirk. Under the...
Researchers face legal limbo — grants, NIH rulings, and the Court of Federal Claims
Legal questions about where disputes over terminated federal research grants belong have intensified after the Supreme Court signaled such cases likely fall to the Court of Federal Claims — a...
AI on campus: staff use tools — institutions haven’t set the rules
A new report finds widespread use of AI tools across university staff but a sharp gap in institutional guidance: many employees say they don’t know how their campuses expect the tools to be used....
Small college yield collapses — Hampshire misses target; SUNY funds paid internships
Hampshire College announced a sharp shortfall in freshman enrollment, admitting 168 students—56% of its 300‑student target—after rolling out a direct‑admissions model that administrators say...
Federal playbook for trustees: White House and agency moves reshape board duties
The Council of Board Professionals warned trustees that federal policy is entering a high‑pressure phase driven by administration initiatives and regulatory experiments. The brief describes the...
OPT faces targeted attack: Congressional letter escalates threat to international talent pipeline
Advocates for right‑wing restrictions pressed the White House this month to eliminate Optional Practical Training, intensifying a policy fight that imperils international students and graduate...
California boosts campuses: Newsom budget lifts UC, Cal State and community colleges
Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a multi‑hundred‑million dollar funding increase for California’s public higher education systems in his 2026–27 budget plan, reversing prior-year cuts. The University of...
Michigan presidency settled: Syracuse chancellor picked amid leadership turnover
The University of Michigan’s Board of Regents moved to appoint Kent D. Syverud, chancellor of Syracuse University, as UM’s next president, scheduling a formal vote following a special board...
UCLA Anderson names new dean: Emory’s Gareth James to lead West Coast business school
UCLA Anderson announced that Gareth James, current dean of Emory’s Goizueta School of Business, will assume the deanship on July 1. James, a statistician and co‑author of An Introduction to...
Small college enrollment shock: Hampshire’s direct‑admit rollout yields steep shortfall
Hampshire College reported a dramatic miss of its fall freshman target—enrolling 168 students versus a 300‑student goal—reversing three years of recovery after near‑closure in 2019. President...
Scholarly governance clash: Historians’ leaders block pro‑Palestine resolutions
The American Historical Association’s executive council vetoed resolutions critical of Israel, including one that accused Israel of ‘scholasticide’ in Gaza, citing institutional risk. The...
Texas rolls out complaint portal: New ombudsman to police curriculum and DEI rules
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board launched an ombudsman portal mandated by Senate Bill 37, creating a public channel to file complaints against state colleges and universities over...
Campus risk and accountability: National fraternity sues former members after alleged electrocution hazing
Alpha Sigma Phi announced plans to pursue civil claims against former members of a now‑closed Rutgers chapter tied to a severe hazing incident in October that left a 19‑year‑old student critically...
Marketing talent at risk: New salary report flags churn and compensation gaps in higher ed teams
A nationwide 2026 salary survey of higher‑education marketing professionals finds modest median pay gains but mounting retention risk: median salary rose to $75,000 from $72,000 and 75% reported...
Michigan board to elect Syverud – Syracuse chancellor tapped
The University of Michigan is set to name Kent D. Syverud as its next president, with the Board of Regents convening a special vote this week. Syracuse’s longtime leader will replace interim...
UCLA Anderson hires Gareth James – Emory dean to move west
UCLA Anderson announced it will hire Gareth James, currently dean of Emory’s Goizueta School, as its next dean effective July 1. James leaves Emory after expanding degree offerings, growing...
Federal compact pressure... boards urged to prepare
The Association of Governing Boards’ year‑end policy brief warned trustees that federal initiatives such as the Administration’s “Compact” could reappear in revised forms and affect institutional...