East Georgia State to merge into Georgia Southern under Perdue’s plan

The latest proposed consolidation is part of an ongoing initiative to simplify and save administrative expense while maintaining options for students. 

Universities face ‘daunting’ facilities needs, report says

Capital and operations spending are up, but not enough to close backlogs, construction data company Gordian says.

California to launch ‘career passports’ to encourage job access

The program, part of a broader initiative from Gov. Gavin Newsom, seeks to reduce employer reliance on four-year college degrees when hiring.

Sonoma State turnaround plan calls for boosting enrollment 20%

Following a slew of cuts earlier this year, the institution is now looking to make investments in programs and career pathways.

‘Let’s shake it up’: Linda McMahon defends massive cuts at Education Department

The U.S. secretary of education spoke at the ASU+GSV Summit in California about the rapid changes the Trump administration is making to the agency.

LGBTQ+ students in Texas weigh leaving their colleges following DEI ban, researchers finds

While some students have started the process to transfer to colleges outside of the state, others are mulling leaving once they graduate, the report said.

Judge permanently blocks NIH’s plan to cap funding, setting up appeals battle

Universities are waiting cautiously as the agency's unilateral plan to cut billions of research support dollars has already created widespread disruption.

Florida House proposal could cut college grants for 22,000 students

Under the chamber’s proposed FY26 budget, 15 private colleges would lose eligibility for a popular grant program, one association said.

Michigan State University and Apple to jointly open manufacturing academy

The program is part of the iPhone maker’s $10 billion commitment to building advanced manufacturing and skills development nationwide.

Harvard University faces funding ultimatum from Trump administration

The move echoes an ultimately successful gambit several federal agencies pulled against Columbia University last month.

Supreme Court maintains freeze on teacher training grants

The case in question involves the agency’s February announcement to cancel $600 million in “divisive” teacher preparation grants. 

‘New sheriff in town’: DOJ to enforce anti-trans Trump orders

A joint Title IX Special Investigations Team will shift some civil rights investigations and enforcement from the Education Department to the Justice Department.

UC San Diego preps budget for up to a $500M hit from federal cuts

Citing “unprecedented conditions,” the university’s chancellor said it was freezing hiring and delaying capital projects.

Researchers sue NIH over mass cuts to DEI grants

Plaintiffs argue that agency leaders “upended NIH’s enviable track record of rigor and excellence, launching a reckless and illegal purge.”

More colleges are creating homeless liaison roles. Here’s why.

The workers act as a point person for students experiencing homelessness, helping with everything from applying for financial aid to finding housing. 

Education Department plans to propose regulatory changes to student aid programs

The agency said it is seeking public feedback, including for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and two income-driven repayment plans.

Scholar warns of chilling speech in higher ed after NYU canceled her presentation

A prominent physician said university administrators nixed the event over concerns some material might be considered antisemitic and anti-government.

Trump administration suspends dozens of Princeton University’s research grants

The Ivy League institution’s leader said it wasn’t fully clear why the funds were paused but reaffirmed the university's commitment to combating antisemitism.

Northwestern University touts decline in antisemitic harassment amid lawmaker scrutiny

The high-profile institution highlighted its efforts shortly after the Trump administration said it opened a probe over antisemitism concerns.

This week in 5 numbers: Harvard comes under scrutiny of Trump administration

We’re rounding up recent stories, from one Ivy League university facing a multibillion-dollar federal review to another losing its president in under a year.

Rosemont College in Pennsylvania to combine with Villanova University

The Catholic Pennsylvania institution will become “Villanova University, Rosemont Campus” after a transition period under a merger agreement.

Harvard University faces $9B federal funding review

The investigation into the Ivy League institution is the largest yet by the Trump administration’s Joint Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism.

Ohio and Kentucky enact laws banning DEI at public colleges

Conservative lawmakers in both states successfully pushed through the bills after failed attempts in previous years.

Democratic senators call for probe of Trump Education Department cuts

Eleven lawmakers say efforts to shutter the agency and transfer its responsibilities will “interrupt and degrade” essential programs and services.

Columbia interim president is out after less than 8 months

Taking over for Katrina Armstrong is board of trustees co-chair Claire Shipman after the university was targeted by the Trump administration.