Federal judges deal major blow to Education Department’s anti-DEI guidance

The agency didn’t follow the proper procedures when it issued sweeping guidance threatening federal funding in February, one court ruled. 

Federal agency reportedly texts survey to professors asking if they’re Jewish or Israeli

An administrative judge for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission criticized the move as a “complete overreach.”

White House declares goal to reach 1M new apprentices per year

President Donald Trump castigated prior investment in higher ed, arguing many programs don't have necessary incentives “to meet workforce training needs.”

‘The gatekeepers’: Trump’s action on accreditation sparks concerns over government intrusion

The president signed a directive seeking to punish accreditors for diversity criteria while easing the path for new quality-assurance bodies.

Columbia University vows to remove any future encampments

The Ivy League institution also threatened student protesters with arrest amid reports that demonstrators were planning more encampments. 

Michigan promotes college access and skills training for men

The education initiative supports Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s goal to increase the percentage of Michiganders with a degree or certificate to 60% by 2030.

Carnegie Classifications debuts redesign of system to group colleges

It now has multiple categories to capture the size and mission of colleges and a new classification focused on student access and earnings.

Limestone University may have a ‘lifeline’ to avert closure

The Christian institution's board said “a possible funding source has surfaced" after warning last week it may have to shutter or go online.

NIH prohibits new grant awards to colleges with DEI initiatives

Organizations will have to certify that they don’t have diversity programs that violate federal antidiscrimination laws and that they aren’t boycotting Israel. 

College rankings don’t fully capture institutions that serve post-traditional students

Some metrics don’t adequately track certain students, including those attending part time or who start college in months other than the traditional fall semester. 

Federal cuts are putting university finances at risk, S&P says

While Trump administration policies are pressuring major institutions, many of them have the resources to withstand disruption for now.

Harvard University sues Trump administration over federal funding threats

The Ivy League institution’s scathing lawsuit accuses the federal government of threatening research “that has nothing at all to do with antisemitism.”

133 foreign students get back their legal status — for now

A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order in the case, one of many contesting the Trump administration’s crackdown on international students. 

Beyond mass emails: How to encourage student feedback

Leaders from two community colleges shared how they're soliciting student input to improve institutional planning.

Northwestern to self-fund federally threatened research

Leaders at the well-known institution said the support would sustain "vital research" until they had a "better understanding of the funding landscape."

Minnesota college leaders eye tuition hikes as costs rise and state funding flatlines

Most are weighing an increase of 8%, but one Minnesota State official said even that would not bridge the public system's anticipated budget gap.

College grads say they are confident about jobs but cautious about economy

Employers that offer flexibility, purpose and growth will attract and retain the next generation of top talent, a CareerBuilder + Monster executive said.

Will Harvard lose its ability to enroll foreign students?

Federal officials have ratcheted up the pressure on the Ivy League college since its leadership declined to meet an unprecedented list of ultimatums.

Federal judge freezes Energy Department’s 15% cap on indirect costs

Colleges would "sustain immediate and irreparable injury" if the policy were allowed to continue during litigation, the judge ruled Wednesday.

How an early alert system raised one college’s FAFSA completion

Letting students know about missing documents makes all the difference, Holyoke Community College officials explained.

Limestone University needs $6M to avoid shutdown or going online-only

The South Carolina nonprofit has been drawing down its endowment while it grapples with lower enrollment and higher costs.

Georgia Southern and East Georgia State merger gets green light from system board

The move, part of a nearly 15-year effort to streamline the University System of Georgia, would bring USG’s institution count to 25.

Institute of Education Sciences cuts imperil high-quality research, lawsuits allege

Two separate complaints say the U.S. Department of Education’s downsizing of IES was unlawful and will erode data collection and analysis.

How one community college helps adult students get prior learning credit

Colleges can improve nontraditional students' access to these credits, leaders said at the American Association of Community Colleges’ conference.

What you missed from the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit

Education leaders gathered in San Diego to discuss everything from cuts at the U.S. Department of Education to higher education innovation.