House Republicans press colleges on protest policies for fall

The lawmakers’ request signals that they will closely scrutinize how campus leaders manage expected unrest during the term. 

UT San Antonio to merge with academic health center to create ‘powerhouse university’

System officials cast the move as a way to expand academic offerings and strengthen research funding. 

UC Santa Cruz turns to layoffs to grapple with $107M deficit

The shortfall in funds came in worse than projected for fiscal 2024 and is forcing the university to eat into its reserves.

UNC Charlotte shutters its three DEI offices amid demand for ‘neutrality’

The university said it is complying with a new systemwide policy barring institutions from having offices focused on diversity, equity and inclusion. 

MIT blames Supreme Court decision for decreased diversity in incoming class

Data on the university’s incoming class show a “substantial change in the demographic composition,” a top admissions official said. 

Common App data shows substantial rise in minority student college applications

The number of the platform’s applicants from underrepresented racial minority groups rose 11%, compared with a 3% rise from nonminority students. 

University of Kentucky disbands DEI center, will reassign employees

State lawmakers indicated further legislative attacks on DEI could be forthcoming, President Eli Capilouto said Tuesday.

Number of colleges dipped 1.7% in 2023-24 academic year

Data from the National Center for Education Statistics shows a decline in higher education institutions eligible for Title IV federal student aid. 

68% of seniors say college has significantly boosted their ability to land well-paying jobs, poll finds

Although the survey suggests students believe higher education has improved their career prospects, they're still worried about job market competition.

University of California and Cal State tighten protest rules ahead of fall term

Officials from both systems said their institutions won't allow encampments or protesters to wear masks to conceal their identities.

Universities of Wisconsin president calls for $855M in new state funding

The public network’s leader unveiled a proposal to use a boost in funding to freeze tuition and increase employee salaries. 

Keystone College agrees to merge with D.C.-based nonprofit

The agreement with the Washington Institute for Education and Research comes several months after a similar deal with the organization fell through.

Cornell workers strike on move-in day as other universities reach labor agreements

Over 1,000 United Auto Workers Local 2300 members went on strike Sunday, saying the university didn't present a fair package and bargain in good faith.

Ben Sasse defends spending levels while he was University of Florida’s president

The former leader attributed a dramatic increase in the spending by the president’s office to new initiatives, such as improving post-tenure review.

Supreme Court blocks partial enforcement of final Title IX rule

Justices rebuffed an emergency request to allow uncontroversial parts of the regulations to move forward in some states with injunctions.

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State officials call for probe into Ben Sasse’s spending at the University of Florida

Spending at the president's office tripled year over year during Sasse's tenure, a student newspaper investigation found.

Saint Augustine’s delays fall semester after damage from Tropical Storm Debby

The North Carolina college, already plagued by financial and accreditation struggles, said it needs time to restore power and electricity to some buildings.

Why is the higher education sector so fragile in the US?

The answer lies in how colleges and universities first developed across the country, according to one consolidation expert.

Over 30 tenured faculty face layoffs under University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee plan

The institution’s chancellor recommended closing a general studies college that supports two-year degrees.

Embattled Columbia University president departs, interim leader named

Dr. Katrina Armstrong, Columbia’s faculties of health sciences dean, has taken over as the Ivy League institution’s interim president effective immediately.

Lackawanna and Peirce colleges to merge

Leaders of the two Pennsylvania-based nonprofit institutions say their programs, missions and markets are complementary.

Florida A&M interim president calls for mass resignations after $238M donation fumble

Timothy Beard's missive signals that leadership turnover will continue to disrupt the historically Black university as the fall semester approaches.

Montana State University president to retire at end of 2024-25 academic year

Waded Cruzado plans to step down after 15 years at the helm — a period marked by growing enrollment and rising research expenditures.

Catawba College gets second $200M donation in 3 years

The small North Carolina college has grown its endowment roughly seven times over since 2021.

Western Illinois University to cut nearly 90 faculty and staff roles

The public institution has been wrestling with rising costs, falling enrollment and a mounting deficit.