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Florida bars undocumented students from the state college system
Florida’s State Board of Education approved a policy to bar undocumented students from the 28-institution Florida College System, limiting admissions to U.S. citizens and those “lawfully present.”...
Loan rules reshape repayment and counseling across higher education
New federal student loan changes took effect July 1, ending the Biden-era SAVE repayment plan and altering repayment options and limits for graduate borrowing. Federal student loan servicers began...
Public Service Loan Forgiveness is dealt another court setback
Two federal judges struck down Trump administration changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), ruling that the overhaul exceeded the Education Department’s authority and raised First...
U.S. Department of Education trims capacity amid shifting federal support
A new internal report warns the U.S. Department of Education has lost capacity to support students across K-12 and higher education after it shed roughly 40% of staff in early 2025. The review...
Education research funding faces a major federal withholding dispute
A coalition of disability and education organizations sued the federal government over what it says are withheld education research funds totaling nearly $2 billion appropriated to the U.S....
AI models regain access after export-control reversal
Anthropic restored global access to its Fable model after the Trump administration relaxed export controls that had disabled access for two weeks. The company said it will expand collaboration...
Grant administration warns of AI agents and assessment risk
Researchers and higher education leaders warned that newly emerging AI agents could pose an “existential threat” to how grants are awarded, arguing that assessment systems have not kept pace with...
UF’s new president approved after years of leadership disruption
Florida’s Board of Governors approved Stuart Bell as the University of Florida’s permanent president, ending nearly two years of leadership instability following Ben Sasse’s departure. Bell,...
University hiring and research operations hit by federal funding cuts
Johns Hopkins University is laying off about 110 employees across multiple units, with Carey Business School among the affected organizations as federal research funding declines. The cuts, first...
Named leadership change: Batten University becomes official
Virginia Wesleyan University officially changed its name to Batten University, effective July 1, nearly a year after it announced the transition. The new name recognizes Jane Batten and the Batten...
Higher-ed leadership appointments and governance outcomes
Florida’s Board of Governors has approved Stuart Bell as the University of Florida’s permanent president, ending nearly two years of leadership instability following Ben Sasse’s abrupt exit. The...
Federal student aid rules reshape colleges’ eligibility and budgeting
New Department of Education loan and earnings-test regulations began taking effect as part of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” including tighter eligibility standards for federal loans and Pell...
State action bars undocumented students from college pathways
Florida’s State Board of Education approved a policy that bars undocumented students from the Florida College System, allowing enrollment only for U.S. citizens or “lawfully present” students. The...
Education research funding withheld and challenged in court
A coalition of disability and education organizations sued the federal government over what they say are withheld education research and data funding appropriated by Congress. The complaint, filed...
Institutional risk and investigations: fraud allegations at New Mexico Highlands University
New Mexico Highlands University is facing a criminal investigation initiated by the Fourth Judicial District Attorney’s office over allegations of fraud and forgery. The investigation follows a...
Public institutions settle speech-related disputes after Charlie Kirk backlash
Several colleges have paid nearly $3 million to settle legal challenges brought by employees disciplined for comments related to conservative activist Charlie Kirk after his death. The largest...
Accreditation and institutional survival pressures
La Salle University reported a sharp enrollment and revenue rebound, following a compliance warning from its accreditor related to financial stability. Enrollment increased 23% in 2024 and the...
Cross-institution course sharing to preserve progress toward degrees
Six HBCUs launched a course-sharing partnership designed to let students take classes across institutions without transferring and losing progress toward their degrees. The initiative aims to...
Faculty and staff workforce reductions in the humanities
University of Exeter faces an organized backlash over a plan to scrap dozens of humanities posts, with campaigners warning the reductions would disproportionately affect arts and social sciences....
Federal research-funding and institutional layoffs under financial strain
Johns Hopkins University is laying off about 110 employees across multiple schools and offices, including positions tied to Carey Business School. The cuts come as the university absorbs one of...