Moody’s: Trump’s tough international student policies could hit some colleges hard

Visa processing slowdowns and travel bans could mean lost revenue, tighter margins and financial stress.

House panel pushes colleges to cut ties with Chinese scholarship program

Seven institutions, including the University of Notre Dame and Dartmouth College, have until July 22 to comply with an extensive document request. 

‘Strong evidence’ Harvard doesn’t meet accreditation standards, feds say

The Trump administration on Wednesday directed the Ivy League institution's accreditor to review the university’s compliance and report back on the findings.

George Washington University hints at layoffs amid federal policy upheaval

The private nonprofit is facing an “unsustainable compounding deficit” and uncertainty about research funding, top officials said in a community message.

Offering student loan payment assistance a ‘no brainer,’ benefits manager says

“It’s a huge, huge benefit” to reduce the burden of student loan debt for employees, one Walt Disney executive told a gathering of HR pros.

Boston University to lay off 120 staffers amid budget challenges

The private institution faces federal funding uncertainty along with operational headaches such as rising costs.

How many colleges and universities have closed since 2016?

At least two colleges abruptly shuttered at the end of spring 2025. Even more announced their intention to close or turned to acquisitions to stay afloat.

Updated July 3, 2025

Florida university system’s board to vote on creation of accrediting agency

The Commission for Public Higher Education’s business plan reveals officials are aiming for the new agency to accredit colleges by June 2026.

Will the next Supreme Court term close the transgender athletic debate?

A pair of cases could establish precedent on whether transgender student athletes can compete on teams aligned with their gender identity.

‘One big mistake’: Higher ed sounds warning over GOP budget law

From higher endowment taxes to student loan limits, colleges and students will face a dramatically new landscape with the passage of a new spending law.

Trump’s OCR steps up pace for dismissing complaints

With newly limited staffing, the federal office charged with protecting students’ civil rights has increased its case dismissals — to the alarm of former employees.

3 charts that tell the story of spring 2025 enrollment

Recent data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center showed which cohorts are driving the sector's slow-moving recovery from the pandemic.

15 Florida colleges keep access to grant funding after House bid fails

A proposal from the Florida House would have restricted private colleges' eligibility for the popular Effective Access to Student Education program.

What’s inside the Senate megabill for higher education?

The chamber narrowly passed its version of the sweeping domestic policy package, which would reshape federal student lending. 

Indiana public colleges to shed or consolidate over 400 degree programs

The dramatic restructuring comes in response to a statute that aims to end programs that produce low numbers of graduates over a three-year period. 

Siena Heights University to close after coming academic year

The 105-year-old Catholic nonprofit in Michigan concluded it was “no longer feasible” to continue operating.

Yale pauses 10 construction projects as funding worries grow

Several universities are reassessing their capital plans due to rising costs and uncertain federal support.

Brown University preps for ‘significant cost-cutting’ amid federal funding disruption

The Ivy League institution's top officials signaled possible staff reductions along with scaled back capital spending and other measures.

HHS accuses Harvard of violating antidiscrimination law after antisemitism probe

The latest salvo from the Trump administration threatens "the loss of all federal financial resources.”

‘Outrageous’: Democratic lawmakers speak out against UVA president’s forced resignation

Jim Ryan abruptly stepped down following reports that the U.S. Department of Justice was pressuring him to resign over the university’s diversity efforts.

The Senate’s higher ed measures are a good start. Here’s what could improve them.

The reconciliation bill could do more to hold college programs accountable for how much they charge, argues an official at Arnold Ventures, a philanthropy. 

Stanford University expects layoffs in coming year

The private nonprofit is cutting $140 million from its budget as it grapples with “significant budget consequences” from federal policy shifts.

How can college officials know if they’re ready to lead ‘Big Scary Change’?

They should consider if they hold views counter to successfully leading an institution through a merger or acquisition, one consolidation expert says.

6 public university systems unveil plans to launch new accrediting agency

In his announcement, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis slammed the current system as an "accreditation cartel" and decried diversity standards at accreditors.

Key higher ed provisions in reconciliation bill violate Senate rules, official finds

Expanding Pell Grants to short-term programs and consolidating student loan programs were among the proposals flagged by the chamber’s parliamentarian.