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UNC system to publish syllabi as public records — faculty materials go online
The University of North Carolina System adopted a policy classifying course syllabi as public records effective Jan. 15 and will require instructors to post searchable syllabi beginning in the...
Five years on, some California colleges still list transcript holds — compliance gap
A UC Merced survey found that 24 of California’s 115 community colleges continue to state on their websites that unpaid balances can block transcript release, despite a 2020 state law banning the...
Professor threatens legal action after gender lecture disrupted — universities face free‑speech test
An academic who led a government review on sex and gender data collection has threatened legal action and asked the Office for Students to intervene after a talk at the University of Bristol was...
MBA programs split: admissions scramble and curricular overhaul — schools pick sides
Business schools are bifurcating strategy as prospective students and employers demand different outcomes: some programs double down on experiential, cross‑functional redesigns while others simply...
DOJ memo: Many MSI grants unconstitutional — funding may be repurposed
The Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel this month concluded that several long-standing federal grant programs targeted at minority-serving institutions (MSIs) violate the Constitution’s...
UNC system: Syllabi to become public records — new transparency rule takes effect
The University of North Carolina System adopted a policy treating course syllabi as public records and will require instructors to post syllabi to a readily searchable online platform beginning in...
DOE probes Brown security after campus shooting — university launches its own review
The U.S. Department of Education has opened a review of Brown University’s campus security practices, including surveillance systems, following a recent on-campus shooting. Brown announced it will...
Pomona and Claremont Graduate University enter exclusive talks — transaction nonbinding
Pomona College and Claremont Graduate University confirmed exclusive, nonbinding negotiations about a potential partnership that could make CGU a legal subsidiary of Pomona. Both institutions said...
CSU trade workers authorize statewide strike — campuses could face service disruptions
Teamsters Local 2010 members representing 1,100 skilled trade employees across the California State University system voted to authorize a statewide strike after CSU declined to implement...
Ransomware’s new frontier: universities face surge in attacks and evolving threats
Cybersecurity firms report a sharp rise in ransomware and targeted cyberattacks against higher-education institutions, with threat actors shifting tactics and increasing frequency. Check Point...
Bristol University legal fight: visiting academic threatens suit after protest disruption
Professor Alice Sullivan, who led a government review on sex and gender data, has warned the University of Bristol she is prepared to take legal action after protesters disrupted a scheduled...
Deepfakes and school discipline: AI-generated nudes spark expulsions and new legal headaches
Schools nationwide are grappling with a surge in AI-generated explicit images of students and the complex disciplinary, legal and welfare questions those incidents raise. Reporting documents cases...
Online MBA verdicts: alumni feedback and rankings reshape program reputations
Poets&Quants published alumni-driven assessments and a ranking package that evaluate the Class of 2025’s experiences across academic quality, career outcomes and program design for online MBA...
Student loan forgiveness deadline looms — borrowers must act to avoid tax consequences
A December 31 deadline affects borrowers enrolled in the SAVE plan who already qualify for forgiveness after 300 qualifying payments: they must apply to switch to a different income-driven...
Trump education policies spark 70 lawsuits — grants, DEI and funding in courts
Federal education policy under the Trump administration has provoked an unprecedented wave of litigation this year. Education Week tallied 70 lawsuits filed by school districts, universities,...
Deepfakes fuel school crises... students expelled, prosecutors step in
A surge in AI-generated explicit images and videos is roiling K–12 and middle-school campuses and creating new accountability dilemmas for colleges that oversee teacher training and campus safety....
Lecturer threatens legal action after gender lecture disruption — Bristol probes free-speech duty
An academic who led a government review on sex and gender data collection has warned she is prepared to sue the University of Bristol after protesters disrupted her invited lecture, arguing the...
Ransomware’s new frontier — universities face sharp rise in cyberattacks
Education has emerged as a primary target for ransomware and cybercriminal campaigns in 2025, with security firms reporting a dramatic uptick in attack frequency and evolving tactics. Check Point...
Student loan forgiveness deadline looms — borrowers face tax risk if they miss Dec. 31
An urgent administrative deadline could expose eligible borrowers to significant tax liability if they fail to act by Dec. 31, 2025. University Business and AL.com report that borrowers on the...
More students question college value — liberal-arts programs retool for work outcomes
A growing cohort of young people is reassessing the return on investment of a four-year degree, prompting some universities to redesign liberal-arts offerings to emphasize skills and early work...