California State University faces systemwide EEOC probe over antisemitism concerns

The federal agency has begun contacting faculty and staff members to “review allegations of antisemitism,” Chancellor Mildred García told the system. 

University of South Dakota must reinstate professor on leave over Kirk comments, judge orders

U.S. District Judge Karen Schreier said the instructor had a “fair chance of prevailing” in his lawsuit alleging the institution violated his free speech rights.

Most adults say higher education is important but want colleges to stay out of politics

The poll, conducted by Vanderbilt University, comes as institutions are increasingly under fire from the Trump administration.

Education Department officially launches 2026-27 FAFSA form

U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon praised the rollout as the earliest in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid’s history. 

College admissions in a rapidly evolving world

Experts dug into diversity trends, college readiness indicators and more at the National Association for College Admission Counseling’s recent conference. 

Brown University to lay off 48 employees and eliminate 55 vacant roles

The Ivy League institution is making the cuts as part of a broader effort to shave $30 million from its budget. 

The difficult human work behind responsible AI use in college operations

Officials should carefully consider if an AI tool can actually address a problem — and then perform audits and error checks after it’s rolled out, experts said.

Southern Oregon University to cut 23 programs and lay off 18 employees

The public institution "is no longer a comprehensive university" and must pare down its academic offerings, according to a new board-approved plan.