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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...
Nebraska payout and federal probes — a week of costly exits and legal wins for research groups
A University of Nebraska–Lincoln decision to pay departing Chancellor Rodney Bennett $1.1 million drew faculty criticism after the campus announced program cuts and job losses tied to Bennett’s...
Presidents Institute: college leaders map a new 'academic social contract' — CIC meeting flags unraveling public trust
Leaders at the Council of Independent Colleges’ Presidents Institute signalled a turning point for private nonprofit higher education, arguing the old compact between universities and society has...
Marketing pay edges up — survey shows 74% of higher‑ed marketers considered leaving
A nationwide 2026 salary survey of higher‑education marketing professionals finds modest pay gains — median salary rose to $75,000 from $72,000 — but large retention risks: 74% of respondents said...
Lane Community College board approves $8M cuts — trustees move ahead after governance fights
After a turbulent year marked by board infighting, the Lane Community College board approved an $8 million budget reduction to be implemented over three years. Administrators said the cuts provide...
Judge stays reinstatement — Kentucky law professor removed after calls for war on Israel remains off campus
A federal judge paused a lawsuit by a University of Kentucky law professor seeking reinstatement after the university removed him from teaching over an online petition calling for military action...
Texas severs ABA oversight — law schools face accreditation shakeup amid anti‑DEI politics
Texas moved to drop American Bar Association oversight of lawyers in the state as part of broader political pressure tied to anti‑DEI initiatives, raising the prospect of an alternate law‑school...
Study finds prison‑education programs may raise reincarceration risk — unintended outcomes flagged
New research from Grinnell College suggests some prison education programs, while well‑intentioned, may correlate with higher rates of reincarceration. The study examines program designs and...
College ROI falters: 1 in 3 grads say degree wasn’t worth it
A Nexford University–linked survey found roughly 30% of college graduates report their degrees did not deliver expected financial returns. Respondents said many entered college expecting entry...
GMAT focus forces admissions rethink — GRE still a tactical choice
Test-prep expert Meeraj V. Patel, founder of Intuitive Test Prep, outlined how recent exam redesigns are reshaping graduate admissions strategy. The GMAT Focus Edition, launched in late 2023 and...
Commuter students reshape campus housing economics
A University of Manchester profile and UCAS season reporting show a growing cohort of undergraduates choosing to commute to campus to avoid rising accommodation costs. First-year biology student...
Public universities deliver top talent — Goldman Sachs veteran makes the case
Lloyd Blankfein, former Goldman Sachs CEO, publicly argued that top graduates from large public institutions such as the University of Minnesota rival the ‘tippy top’ students from Ivy League...
London Business School unveils MBA Class of 2027 — global mix, experiential focus
London Business School published an overview of its MBA Class of 2027, presenting a 514‑student cohort with deep professional diversity and international experience. The school emphasized...