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Study: Chinese graduates drove U.S. graduate‑program growth — and subsidized seats
A National Bureau of Economic Research working paper finds that rapid expansion of Chinese higher education in the 2000s fueled demand for U.S. master’s programs and that Chinese graduate...
Business schools revamp: Wharton builds AI track — Kelley reaps digital‑learning awards
Elite business schools are retooling curricula to prepare graduates for an AI‑reshaped finance and dealmaking landscape. The Wharton School is launching a focused academic track centered on...
Students pivot to AI majors — colleges scramble to assess learning
Undergraduate choices are shifting: new programs in artificial intelligence and decision‑making are climbing enrollment lists, with some universities reporting AI‑focused majors rivaling or...
From pipeline to breach: cybersecurity pathway and campus hack expose gaps
A regional cybersecurity pathway in East Alabama is scaling quickly: high schools and community colleges in the East Alabama Regional Cybersecurity Alliance (EARCA) are aligning K‑12 curriculum,...
Northwestern Pays $75 Million—Federal Funding Restored
Northwestern University agreed to pay $75 million to the U.S. Treasury and accept a package of compliance commitments to end multiple investigations and restore hundreds of millions in federal...
DOE Shakeup: Contracts Canceled, Data Programs Cut
A Department of Education overhaul led by personnel tied to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) triggered the abrupt termination of more than 100 research contracts—totaling over $1...
Student Deported Despite Court Order—Babson Case Sparks Outcry
A 19-year-old first-year Babson College student, Any Lucia López Belloza, was detained at Boston Logan Airport and deported to Honduras after traveling to Texas for Thanksgiving, critics say, even...
Business Schools Rewire Curricula as AI Redefines Finance Roles
Top business schools including Wharton are launching new AI-focused tracks, courses and faculty retraining as artificial intelligence reshapes entry-level finance work. Administrators told...
Dartmouth Data Breach—Oracle EBS Hack Exposes 35,000 Records
Dartmouth College disclosed that hackers exploited Oracle E‑Business Suite (EBS) vulnerabilities in August and accessed files containing personal and financial information for more than 35,000...
Chinese Graduate Students Drove U.S. Program Growth—NBER Study
A National Bureau of Economic Research working paper from UC San Diego and Stanford finds that the expansion of Chinese higher education and the outbound flow of Chinese graduates significantly...
Ten New Presidents Hired—Board Changes Reshape Small and Large Campuses
A wave of presidential appointments landed at a range of institutions from Hartwick College to Iowa State University. New hires include Laurel Bongiorno at Hartwick, David Cook at Iowa State,...
Limestone University Closes—Historic College Shuts After Fundraising Failed
Limestone University in South Carolina graduated its final class this spring after a last‑ditch fundraising effort fell short. Founded in 1845, the private institution cited prolonged financial...
Accreditor Sanctions and Dual‑Enrollment Scandal—South Carolina College Fires President
Northeastern Technical College’s board abruptly fired longtime president Kyle Wagner, reversing an earlier resignation agreement and launching a presidential search after accreditation sanctions...
Public Trust in College Erodes—Only One‑Third Say Degree Is Worth Cost
Two national pieces of reporting show public and graduate sentiment turning sharply against the economic value of a four‑year degree. An NBC News survey found just 33% of registered voters now say...
Northwestern deal: $75 million buys back federal research funding
Northwestern University agreed to pay $75 million to the U.S. Treasury to end investigations by the Trump administration and restore hundreds of millions in suspended research grants. Interim...
Limestone collapses: 180‑year‑old South Carolina college closes after fundraiser fails
Limestone University in Gaffney, South Carolina, graduated its final class this spring after a last‑ditch fundraising effort failed and the private nonprofit shuttered operations. Founded in 1845...
NBER finds Chinese students fueled graduate growth — visa debate ahead
A new working paper published by the National Bureau of Economic Research finds that rising Chinese college graduation rates in the 2000s materially expanded U.S. master’s programs and that...
Ferris State detention: longtime faculty member held over past foreign conviction
Federal authorities detained Sumith Gunasekera, a longtime faculty member at Ferris State University, asserting he is ineligible for legal status in the U.S. because of 1998 criminal charges in...
Administration pauses asylum decisions and Afghan visas — campuses brace for fallout
The Trump administration announced a pause on all asylum decisions and halted visa issuance for holders of Afghan passports following a deadly National Guard shooting near the White House. USCIS...
Poll shock: 63% of voters say a four‑year degree isn’t worth the cost
A new NBC News poll found 63% of registered voters agree a four‑year degree is "not worth the cost," a sharp shift since 2013 when only 40% held that view. The reversal spans partisan lines and...