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Morgan Stanley strategist Mike Wilson declared the April 2025 selloff the end of a bear market, signaling the start of a new bull phase. Despite volatility and recession concerns, Wilson advises...

The Trump administration has intensified its examination of admissions practices at U.S. colleges by ordering institutions to submit detailed data on race, gender, grades, and test scores of...

The Trump administration is demanding a $1 billion settlement from UCLA following accusations of civil rights violations involving allegations of antisemitism on campus. Federal funding totaling...

President Trump nominated Stephen Miran, chair of the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers, to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors to temporarily fill a vacancy left by Biden appointee...

President Trump publicly called for Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s immediate resignation, citing conflicts of interest stemming from Tan’s extensive financial and professional ties to Chinese...

OpenAI released GPT-5, its most advanced and fastest large language model, offering expert-level intelligence across diverse fields including law, logistics, and engineering. The model is...

Automation fueled by artificial intelligence has become a significant cause of workforce reductions in the United States in 2025, with over 10,000 job cuts directly attributed to AI. Entry-level...

Federal investigations into civil rights violations related to antisemitism have expanded beyond universities to K-12 school systems, such as Baltimore City Public Schools, prompting scrutiny of...

Several colleges and universities have announced new presidential appointments and interim leadership transitions, reflecting ongoing shifts in governance across the sector. Notable appointments...

Higher education and K-12 institutions are adopting innovative strategies to improve student outcomes and equity. Initiatives include AI-supported mental health services on campuses and...

President Donald Trump issued directives requiring colleges receiving federal aid to submit detailed admissions data disaggregated by race, gender, test scores, and other academic indicators. This...

Lip-Bu Tan, appointed CEO of Intel in March 2025, is under intense political pressure over his extensive investments and board positions in Chinese semiconductor firms linked to the Chinese...

OpenAI debuted GPT-5, its most advanced large language model to date, claiming it offers significant improvements in accuracy, reasoning, and writing capabilities. The model integrates multiple...

Recent budget legislation overhauls the Pell Grant program, including revised eligibility criteria incorporating foreign income and restrictions for students receiving other full-coverage grants....

The University of Utah plans to eliminate 81 academic programs and minors in response to a new state law mandating budget cuts and strategic reinvestments. The affected programs primarily include...

Automation and AI adoption are increasingly driving workforce reductions, with over 10,000 U.S. job cuts linked directly to generative AI in 2025. Entry-level roles—often involving data handling...

The University of California system has agreed to negotiate with the U.S. Department of Justice following a suspension of $584 million in federal funds linked to alleged civil rights violations at...

Educational leaders are increasingly prioritizing mental health resources and emotional regulation strategies within K-12 settings. Digital text-based support services targeted at students facing...

The Association of Governing Boards has underscored fiduciary responsibility as the foundation of effective governance at colleges, universities, and affiliated foundations. Trustees and board...

Automation and AI adoption are driving workforce reductions in the U.S., especially impacting entry-level positions traditionally held by recent university graduates. Data from Challenger, Gray &...