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Texas launches ombudsman portal – complaints under SB 37 open to public
Texas launched a public portal for filing complaints against public colleges and universities under Senate Bill 37, creating a new enforcement route tied to the state’s expanded oversight of...
Week in review: $1.1M payout to chancellor fuels campus fury
A roundup of higher‑education governance and legal developments this week centers on a $1.1 million payout to a departing chancellor that ignited faculty backlash amid job cuts and program...
SUNY budgets $14.5M for paid internships – students to get real‑world pay
The State University of New York allocated $14.5 million annually to fund paid internships for students at four‑year campuses, aiming to employ at least 3,500 students in roles aligned with their...
UC enrollment tops 301,000 – state‑first focus grows
The University of California system reported record enrollment this fall, exceeding 301,000 students with about 200,000 drawn from California. System leaders said the shift toward a higher share...
Teachers double down on AI: classroom adoption surges
Two education reports show rapidly rising teacher use of AI tools and an ongoing debate about pedagogical oversight. EdWeek Research Center found teacher AI adoption climbed to 61% in 2025, driven...
Universities adopt omnichannel contact centers – UC Riverside leads
Colleges are modernizing student service operations by shifting to omnichannel contact centers that integrate voice, video and text. UC Riverside replaced a legacy PBX with an internet‑based...
Study: degree still pays – debt‑adjusted premium holds
A University of Washington in St. Louis study found completing college continues to deliver an earnings premium after accounting for student debt: graduates earned $10,400 more annually gross and...
Texas launches ombudsman portal: Public can file complaints under SB 37
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board activated an Office of the Ombudsman website and complaint portal to accept allegations against public colleges and universities under Senate Bill 37....
Michigan regents meet: Syverud expected to replace Ono
The University of Michigan Board of Regents scheduled a special meeting to vote on naming Syracuse University chancellor Kent Syverud as UM’s next president. Syverud, a University of Michigan...
UC enrollment tops 301,000 — system prioritizes California residents
The University of California reported record systemwide enrollment this fall, topping 301,000 students across its 10 campuses, university officials said. UC president James B. Milliken framed the...
SUNY budgets $14.5M for paid internships — students to gain paid experience
The State University of New York has allocated $14.5 million annually to fund paid internships for students at state‑operated four‑year campuses, the system announced. The program aims to place at...
Iowa community colleges press Legislature: Funding sought for new programs
As Iowa’s community college system marks 60 years, statewide leaders are preparing to press the Legislature for additional funding and program support to expand degree and curriculum offerings....
CHEA alerts sector: Don’t trust imitation accreditors, report scams
The Council for Higher Education Accreditation posted an advisory reminding institutions and stakeholders to verify accreditation information and beware of unauthorized organizations using CHEA’s...
Texas removes ABA oversight: Move fuels debate on law‑school accreditation
Texas lawmakers moved to end American Bar Association oversight of lawyers in the state, a policy shift tied to broader anti‑DEI politics that could prompt the creation of a state‑level law‑school...
AI role‑play and a Gatekeeper rubric — instructors rewrite the rules
Instructors are adopting AI‑driven role‑play simulations and new decision tools to teach with generative models rather than simply policing their use. Noodle Factory launched a simulation platform...
Higher‑ed marketing salaries rise to $75k — retention risk remains high
A nationwide 2026 salary survey of higher‑education marketing professionals found a modest median pay increase to $75,000 and that three out of four respondents received raises in the past year....
Week in review — $1.1M chancellor payout and federal probes deepen scrutiny
A weekly roundup highlighted escalating governance and legal pressures across higher education: the University of Nebraska‑Lincoln’s planned $1.1 million payout to departing chancellor Rodney...
Texas launches ombudsman portal — public can file complaints against state colleges
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board opened an Office of the Ombudsman website that lets students and the public file complaints against the state’s public colleges and universities. The...
Michigan regents set to install Kent Syverud — vote scheduled today
The University of Michigan Board of Regents is scheduled to vote to appoint Syracuse University chancellor Kent Syverud as UM’s next president, according to local reporting. The board called a...
UC system posts record enrollment — 301,000 students as research grants face suspensions
The University of California system reported record fall enrollment, topping 301,000 students across its 10 campuses and signalling a renewed focus on in-state access: about 200,000 enrollees are...