Latest Higher Education News

Two blind graduate students allege that West Virginia University failed to provide accessible learning materials for an online Master’s in Social Work program, according to a report highlighting...

The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents voted to fire system president Jay O. Rothman in a brief meeting that was largely held in closed session, according to statements released after...

Kansas lawmakers added budget language that would restrict required race-and-gender instruction at public colleges, and PEN America urged Gov. Laura Kelly to veto the changes ahead of an April 9...

The Trump administration released a draft proposal to overhaul accreditation rules and set new expectations for student achievement, viewpoint diversity, and cost efficiency. The Education...

A federal judge blocked the Education Department from enforcing an accelerated deadline requiring public colleges in 17 states to submit admissions data disaggregated by race and sex. The ruling...

Anthropic launched “Project Glasswing,” giving major technology and cybersecurity firms access to a preview version of its unreleased Claude Mythos model to strengthen defenses against AI-enabled...

Higher-education leaders are facing overlapping compliance demands as campuses deepen digital transformation. A new spotlight on privacy and security in Azure-related practices emphasizes that AI...

The Ballmer Group awarded $77 million to California State University campuses to expand mental health services and train additional counselors and social workers in the Los Angeles region. The...

Colleges announced job and program reductions in March, with cuts driven by financial constraints, federal policy fallout, and low enrollment in affected offerings. The reporting points to a...

Kentucky lawmakers passed new legislation that increases state control over Kentucky State University and transitions it into a polytechnic institution. The bill tightens oversight and reshapes...

Brown University’s agreement with federal agencies included a workforce-training component that commits $50 million to local workforce development organizations, including Building Futures in...

The Trump administration unveiled sweeping proposed changes to how accrediting agencies are overseen, including requirements tied to student achievement benchmarks, cost efficiency, and protection...

The U.S. Department of Education terminated multiple resolution agreements previously reached with districts and colleges to end civil-rights investigations involving transgender students. The...

The University of Missouri cut off designated funding for five multicultural “umbrella” student organizations beginning in July, reallocating them into a shared resource pool like other recognized...

Anthropic launched “Project Glasswing,” a coalition that gives major technology firms and cybersecurity companies access to a preview version of its unreleased Claude Mythos model to strengthen...

The Ballmer Group awarded $77 million to two California State University campuses to expand mental-health counseling and the workforce pipeline in the Los Angeles area. The grants include $48...

Campus IT leaders are facing escalating scrutiny over privacy and security as higher education continues to digitize forms, workflows, transcripts, and student-facing services. Two recent...

A key compliance deadline is approaching for public entities under the ADA Title II web accessibility rule, with requirements applying to website content and mobile apps. The guidance notes...

Higher education offerings focused on AI ethics are expanding as employers seek graduates who can understand bias, privacy risks, and safe deployment practices. The reporting highlights course and...

Colleges are facing new pressure as international enrollment drops amid the Trump administration’s campaign to curtail international students. The reporting indicates that the effects are not...