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DOJ sues California over in-state tuition for undocumented students
The lawsuit is the sixth the agency has filed under the Trump administration over state laws waiving out-of-state tuition for eligible undocumented students.
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Sonoma State University gets new leader after turbulent year of cuts
Cal State veteran Michael Spagna is set to take over the institution in January following widely opposed budget cuts and amid ongoing enrollment troubles.
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Higher education outlook remains negative for 2026, Moody’s says
Enrollment, political and cost pressures abound and will stick around in the new year, analysts said in a recent report.
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty vote no confidence in chancellor
The vote follows a contentious plan by the public university’s leader to slash four programs as part of an effort to reduce spending by $27.5 million.
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St. Augustine’s expresses interest in Trump compact — with big caveats
The North Carolina college said it wants to “participate in and help shape” the deal, in part to get "mission-sensitive accommodations" for HBCUs like itself.
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MacKenzie Scott’s recent college gifts top $770M. See who got funding.
Northern Oklahoma College and the College of Menominee Nation are among the latest institutions to receive donations from the philanthropist.
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SUNY enrollment grew 2.9% in fall 2025, continuing upward trend
The system's 30 community colleges saw a 5% headcount jump, which New York Gov. Kathy Hochul in part attributed to a new free college initiative.
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Education Department outsources program management to other agencies
Interagency agreements will shift management of six department programs, including certain grants for higher education institutions, to other agencies.
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Feds cannot withhold funding from UC system amid lawsuit, judge rules
The Trump administration has routinely used civil rights probes to force colleges “to change their ideological tune,” U.S. District Judge Rita Lin wrote.
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Democrats warn feds against selling student loans to private market
Over 40 congressional lawmakers told Trump administration officials that transferring debt ownership could strip borrowers of their protections.
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Texas v. Texas: State AG sues higher ed board over work-study programs
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton called the state law requiring employers to offer students nonsectarian work unconstitutional and "anti-Christian."
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International students in US up 4.5% in 2024-25 — but warning signs loom
U.S. colleges enrolled more foreign students than ever before in the last academic year. But newly surveyed colleges say that enrollment is now falling.
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Sterling College in Vermont to close
The environmental-focused institution, which has under 40 students, said that closing now was the responsible move to support their transitions.
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Spanberger urges UVA to pause presidential search until she takes office
Virginia’s governor-elect raised concerns about the legitimacy of any decisions the state flagship’s board makes while lacking five appointees.
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln leader reduces program cuts from 6 to 4
While the public institution's chancellor backed away from some cuts, he is moving forward with others that face fierce opposition.
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Education Department zeroes in on 4-year colleges for expanded IPEDS collection
The plan would exclude two-year colleges and open-enrollment institutions that award financial aid solely based on need.
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Undergraduate enrollment on track to increase for third straight year
A preliminary National Student Clearinghouse Research Center report found strong growth at community colleges and among trade programs.
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What college leaders should know about the $100K H-1B visa fee
One higher education expert suggested leaders educate local and federal lawmakers about the “adverse impact” of the new policy.
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Cornell inks $60M deal with Trump administration to restore funding
The agreement, which ends multiple federal investigations into the university, also requires it to report extensive undergraduate admissions data quarterly.
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Big university endowments grew 11.5% in FY25, TIFF says
Funds valued over $1 billion enjoyed a second year of double-digit returns, but increased taxes will weigh on many starting next year.
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How colleges can help students affected by SNAP disruption
Amid court rulings requiring the Trump administration to fund the program, it’s unclear when recipients will receive their benefits, The Hope Center said.
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Net tuition rises at colleges, but costs are far below their peaks
The prices students and their families paid after aid at four-year public colleges and private nonprofits ticked up in 2025-26, per College Board estimates.
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Class of 2025 says they see the effects of a tough job market
Young workers have been particularly exposed to the changes brought by artificial intelligence tools, some research has indicated.
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Trinity Christian College to close at the end of the academic year
The institution considered slashing programs and finding a partner but ultimately decided there was “no sustainable path forward,” its president said.
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Week in review: Trinity Christian closes as other colleges make cuts
We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from hundreds of layoffs at one college in less than five months to another round of high-profile college donations.
