State and local funding for public colleges up 18% from pre-pandemic levels, SHEEO says

States could face hard budgetary decisions ahead as federal stimulus funding runs dry, the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association said.

Denver Public Schools gets the OK to award associate degrees

Set to launch in 2026, programs offered through the district’s technical college would provide a higher credential for registered apprentices.

Judge greenlights racketeering lawsuit against Grand Canyon Education

Plaintiffs say the educational services provider misrepresented program costs, but the company says students couldn't have been "caught by surprise."

How could cuts to the Education Department impact HBCUs?

Downsizing or shuttering the agency may harm the “long-term sustainability” of some historically Black colleges and universities, one expert said. 

Updated May 13, 2025

New York’s adult learners can now attend community college for free

The Opportunity Promise Scholarship covers the costs of tuition and books for state residents between ages 25 to 55 who are pursuing in-demand degrees.

56% of adults disapprove of Trump’s approach to colleges, AP-NORC poll finds

Half of Republicans supported withholding federal funding unless colleges comply with the president’s policies. But 73% of Democrats opposed the tactic.

University of Arizona has balanced budget in sight after massive deficits

A preliminary budget plan for fiscal 2026 would cut 3.2% across the board, with the largest reductions hitting administration and university support.

Johnson & Wales University to lay off 91 faculty and staff

“We simply cannot afford to be the size that we once were,” the private nonprofit’s chancellor said in a letter to stakeholders.

Indiana governor sued by state ACLU over university board control

The lawsuit takes aim at last-minute provisions added to the state’s budget that allow Gov. Mike Braun to appoint all nine Indiana University trustees.

Republican lawmakers grill 3 more college presidents over antisemitism concerns

During the tense Wednesday hearing, some Democrats accused the panel’s GOP members of attempting to quell protected speech. 

Updated May 8, 2025

Class of 2025 grads are experiencing disconnect between job expectations and reality, study finds

Soon-to-be graduates believe they’ll secure a job sooner than recent graduates have experienced, ZipRecruiter said.

National Science Foundation faces lawsuit over 15% indirect research cap

The legal challenge is at least the third levied against a federal agency in recent weeks for limiting reimbursement rates for colleges' indirect costs.

Trump administration cuts off Harvard University from future research grant funding

The institution “should no longer seek GRANTS from the federal government, since none will be provided,” U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon wrote.

This week in 5 numbers: Trump eyes 15.3% cut for Education Department

We’re rounding up recent stories, from proposed reductions in prominent federal grant programs to further financial pressure on Harvard University. 

College students — and those not enrolled — see the value in higher education

The majority of students expect their credentials to help them make enough money to live comfortably, according to a Gallup and Lumina Foundation poll.

Trump administration court filing may spell end of overtime final rule

The U.S. Department of Labor is still reconsidering the Biden-era effort to expand overtime pay eligibility, according to court documents.

Updated May 14, 2025

Risk-sharing: A ‘well-intentioned’ disaster for colleges?

Experts say a push to make institutions responsible for unpaid student loans could hit hardest on those serving historically underrepresented students.

National Science Foundation caps indirect research costs at 15% for new grants to colleges

The move comes after federal judges blocked similar policies at the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Department of Energy.

Kansas State professor sues university for alleged transgender bias

A supervisor at the public institution forced a transgender faculty member to drastically cut short his medical leave for a hysterectomy, the lawsuit said.

Trump’s FY26 budget plan slashes Education Department programs

The president's proposed cuts would dramatically reduce funding for Federal Work-Study and eliminate all spending on the TRIO program.

Harvard faculty group pledges 10% of salary to help university fight Trump

President Donald Trump again threatened the Ivy League institution's tax-exempt status on Friday as the battle between the two escalates.

Duke University offers buyouts and signals future layoffs as federal cuts hit

Policy changes under the Trump administration could amount to hundreds of millions of dollars in funding losses for the institution.

Education Department unveils guidance to make switching accreditors easier

The new process could result in colleges changing accrediting agencies with little review into whether they’re trying to evade oversight, one expert said. 

Limestone University to close after fundraising blitz falls short

The Christian institution in South Carolina raised over $2 million in two weeks but fell short of the estimated $6 million it needed to avoid shuttering.

Senate education panel postpones vote on polarizing antisemitism definition

The bill would require the U.S. Department of Education to use a controversial definition that critics say would undermine free speech.