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. 

Trump administration freezes $2.2B in Harvard University grants after demands refused

The move came shortly after the Ivy League institution’s president said it wouldn’t comply with a series of “unprecedented” mandates. 

Harvard University won’t yield to Trump administration’s demands

Alan Garber, the Ivy League institution’s president, said the university wouldn’t forfeit its “independence or relinquish its constitutional rights.”

Bills in Congress detail path to closing the Education Department

More attention in Congress is being directed toward the federal agency’s future as President Donald Trump calls for its closure.

What are colleges’ legal options when threatened with federal funding cuts?

Higher education experts said colleges could work together or lean on their associations if they take up a legal fight against the Trump administration. 

Colleges sue over Energy Department’s new 15% cap on indirect research costs

The policy would "devastate scientific research,” according to the plaintiffs, which include the American Council on Education and Brown University. 

3 takeaways on higher education innovation from the ASU+GSV Summit

Ongoing challenges could spur the sector to build new kinds of institutions and adopt disruptive practices, higher education experts said. 

Faculty salaries grow but still lag pre-pandemic era

Amid constrained budgets, real compensation for full-time faculty rose for the second year in a row, per the American Association of University Professors.

4 ways community colleges can boost workforce development

Higher education leaders at this week’s ASU+GSV Summit gave advice for how two-year institutions can boost the economic mobility of their students.

Talladega College lands $15M loan as it cleans up its finances

Less than a year ago, the Alabama historically Black college struggled to make its payroll. Now it’s on stronger footing after making cuts, leaders say.

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.