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University Funding Cuts and Program Eliminations Amid State Mandates
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...
AI-Driven Layoffs Impact Entry-Level Job Market for Graduates
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...
University of California Negotiates Over $584M Federal Funding Suspension
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...
Mental Health Support and Emotional Regulation Initiatives in K-12
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...
Higher Education Governance Emphasizes Fiduciary Duty Amid Challenges
The Association of Governing Boards has underscored fiduciary responsibility as the foundation of effective governance at colleges, universities, and affiliated foundations. Trustees and board...
AI reshapes job landscape for new graduates: over 10,000 layoffs linked to automation in 2025
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 &...
Trump administration mandates detailed admissions data reporting to enforce race-neutral policies
The Trump administration has issued directives requiring universities, including elite Ivy League institutions, to submit comprehensive admissions data disaggregated by race, sex, standardized...
Federal Pell Grant overhaul introduces restrictions and new workforce-focused funding
Congress approved significant reforms to the Pell Grant program, expanding access to short-term, career-aligned education through the new Workforce Pell Grants aimed at programs between 150 and...
OpenAI launches GPT-5, promising advanced reasoning and expert-level AI capabilities
OpenAI released GPT-5, its most powerful and fastest large language model to date, incorporating a real-time router for task optimization and customizable AI personalities. The model is claimed to...
Universities face budget cuts and program eliminations amid policy shifts and funding challenges
The University of Utah plans to discontinue 81 academic programs to comply with a state law mandating budget cuts and strategic reinvestments. Similarly, Stanford University laid off 363 employees...
Google and tech giants invest heavily in AI training for US college students
Google announced a $1 billion commitment over three years to advance AI education and training for U.S. college students, expanding access to advanced AI tools and funding literacy programs. Free...
K-12 schools increasingly targeted by ransomware attacks with AI-fueled sophistication
Ransomware attacks against educational institutions have surged 23% year-over-year in early 2025, with schools disproportionately affected by sophisticated cyber threats driven by AI. The...
Direct admissions programs in multiple US states aim to streamline college enrollment for high schoolers
States including Alabama, Illinois, and Tennessee have launched direct admissions initiatives to simplify college entry for rising high school seniors. These programs automatically send admission...
Higher education governance emphasizes fiduciary duty amid growing challenges
The Association of Governing Boards (AGB) stresses the foundational importance of fiduciary awareness for trustees and foundation board members in higher education institutions. This encompasses...
Higher education enrollment predictions show stability for domestic students amid uncertainty in international flow
Universities anticipate a record number of UK-domiciled 18-year-olds securing places at their first-choice institutions, including those narrowly missing grade conditions. UCAS reports increased...