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Florida leadership confirmed for flagship university amid governance and DEI pressure
The Florida Board of Governors approved Stuart Bell as the University of Florida’s permanent president, closing a nearly two-year leadership gap after Ben Sasse’s abrupt resignation. The decision...
New federal student-loan borrowing caps and expanded ‘professional’ degree list after court pressure
The U.S. Department of Education expanded its list of graduate degrees deemed “professional” for federal student-loan purposes after court action forced the agency to revisit how it defines the...
Public-service loan forgiveness restrictions blocked by judges in two cases
Two federal judges struck down Trump administration changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) rules for public servants and nonprofit employees, issuing rulings ahead of the regulations’...
Higher-ed financial-aid rules expand earnings accountability as new regulations take effect
U.S. Department of Education officials rolled out and defended sweeping higher-ed financial-aid rules tied to a new earnings test and new graduate loan limits under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act....
Workforce and governance shocks: UT Tyler offers buyouts despite enrollment growth and budget deficit
The University of Texas at Tyler moved to offer voluntary separation packages to about a quarter of its employees, even as the university reported record enrollment and continued growth across...
Faculty speech and retaliation costs rise after Charlie Kirk-linked dismissals
Universities are paying increasing settlements and facing First Amendment litigation after employees were disciplined for social-media comments tied to the death of conservative activist Charlie...
Humanities job cuts spark campaign at University of Exeter
Campaigners including writers and academics launched a pushback against a University of Exeter plan to scrap dozens of humanities posts. The dispute centers on the potential loss of about 150 jobs...
Postsecondary access and compliance: Florida bans undocumented students from state colleges
The Florida Board of Governors moved to bar undocumented students from enrolling in Florida’s state colleges, making Florida the fourth state to impose admission limits for this population. The...
Institutional finances and philanthropy oversight: Fresno State foundation loses board reappointments after system review
California State University, Fresno’s president decided not to reappoint several members of the university’s foundation board after a California State University system review identified...
New accelerated-degree pilots face faculty-union opposition
Faculty unions publicly challenged Massachusetts’ movement toward three-year bachelor’s degree pilots, arguing accelerated timelines risk undermining academic integrity and deep learning. The...
Florida leadership and governance shakeup at the University of Florida
The Florida Board of Governors approved Stuart Bell as the University of Florida’s next president, ending a leadership crisis that followed former president Ben Sasse’s resignation two years...
Federal student-aid rules tighten—and courts are already blocking parts of the changes
Two federal judges blocked key parts of the Trump administration’s student loan forgiveness overhaul for public service borrowers, ruling Tuesday that the restrictions were unlawful and that the...
Education Department expands the definition of 'professional' graduate degrees after a court rebuke
The U.S. Department of Education issued an updated list of graduate degrees it will treat as “professional” for federal student-loan borrowing caps, after a federal judge last week ordered the...
Public universities paying to settle free-speech retaliation cases after Charlie Kirk’s killing
Colleges and universities have paid nearly $3 million in settlements tied to employee discipline and termination after comments about conservative activist Charlie Kirk followed his assassination,...
Higher ed funding and compliance under pressure as Education Department staff capacity declines
An internal review warns the U.S. Department of Education has lost capacity to oversee student programs after major staffing cuts in 2025, with remaining functions still at risk of...
Student access restrictions: Florida Board bans undocumented students from state colleges
Florida’s higher education board moved to restrict undocumented students from attending state colleges, the latest state policy update aimed at narrowing admissions eligibility. The action makes...
Specialized governance and institutional accountability: Exeter faces backlash over humanities layoffs
The University of Exeter faces mounting backlash over a proposal to scrap dozens of humanities posts, drawing prominent academics and public figures into a campaign to reverse expected...
Presidential change and institutional stability: La Salle’s enrollment turnaround
La Salle University in Philadelphia reported a sharp enrollment and revenue rebound under President Daniel Allen’s leadership, including a 23% enrollment increase in 2024 and its largest...
Accelerated degree backlash: faculty unions contest Massachusetts three-year bachelor’s pilots
Education unions criticized Massachusetts’ pilots for three-year bachelor’s degrees, arguing the programs prioritize speed over academic integrity and deeper learning. The American Association of...
Student success and student well-being: Stony Brook expands basic needs support
As cost of living pressures increase, Stony Brook University revamped its basic needs support, including a revamped pantry designed to better meet students’ everyday needs. The update reflects a...