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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...
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....