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Class of 2025 says they see the effects of a tough job market
Young workers have been particularly exposed to the changes brought by artificial intelligence tools, some research has indicated.
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Trinity Christian College to close at the end of the academic year
The institution considered slashing programs and finding a partner but ultimately decided there was “no sustainable path forward,” its president said.
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Week in review: Trinity Christian closes as other colleges make cuts
We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from hundreds of layoffs at one college in less than five months to another round of high-profile college donations.
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How many colleges and universities have closed since 2016?
Trinity Christian College joins a handful of other nonprofit institutions that have announced this year that they are permanently closing their doors.
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8 HBCUs share in $387M donation spree from MacKenzie Scott
Scott, who said in 2019 she would donate money "until the safe is empty," has made historically Black colleges and universities a tent pole of her philanthropy.
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Column // Merger WatchHow college leaders can own the narrative about a major restructuring
Officials can either actively and diligently manage the narrative about a closure or merger or others will craft it for them.
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln committee opposes most academic program cuts
The committee recommended leaders allow more time to consider alternatives to those reductions as the university looks to save $27.5 million annually.
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USC ‘on track’ to eliminate deficit after 900-plus layoff notices
The most recent round of cuts affected 259 employees across its main campus in Los Angeles, including dozens of student advisers.
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Leadership LedgerUtah makes its first secret college presidential selection
We’re rounding up some of the most significant leadership changes in October. Who's coming and who's going?
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Taco Bell says education benefits have driven retention
The Tacos and Tuition program offers upfront tuition coverage, including for bachelor's and master's degrees, to eligible workers.
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Deep Dive‘End of an era’: Experts warn research executive order could stifle scientific innovation
The directive gives President Donald Trump’s political appointees oversight of grant awards to align them with the administration’s priorities.
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Education Department ordered to reinstate mental health grants
The ruling, which the agency said it will appeal, came after 16 states sued over its cancellation of the multi-year congressionally approved funding.
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Virginia lawmakers call for audit of UVA’s Justice Department deal
Two Democratic leaders of the Virginia Senate said the public university’s deal with the Trump administration could violate both state law and the Constitution.
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Education Department tightens debt relief program for public servants
A new rule will bar organizations deemed to have a “substantial illegal purpose” from participating in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
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TrackerHow publicly traded higher education companies are performing
Coursera’s revenue grew over 10% in the third quarter as users flocked to skills trainings in artificial intelligence.
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Deep DiveThe legal debate over Trump’s Title VI campus crackdown
Recent enforcement actions have set off high-stakes arguments about whether the federal government is weaponizing the civil rights law.
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Week in review: 2 colleges volunteer for Trump’s compact
We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from sweeping layoffs at a well-known ed tech company to the sector's fight against the $100K H-1B fee.
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Chegg slashes nearly half of its workforce as AI eats into its business
The ed tech company is restructuring and shuffling its leadership as it continues on alone after considering a possible sale and other alternatives.
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Judge extends pause on layoffs of federal employees
Here's a timeline tracing the Trump administration's efforts to slash half of the U.S. Education Department's workforce.
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New College of Florida says it will ‘happily be the first’ to sign Trump’s higher ed compact
The public institution has already instituted many policies favored by the Trump administration after it was remade by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2023.
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Higher ed groups push for colleges to be exempt from $100K H-1B visa fee
The American Council on Education led a letter to U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that argues these visa holders perform vital work.
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Private New York colleges get $50M in state financing for capital projects
Since its creation in 2005, the Higher Education Capital Matching Grant Program has awarded $369.8 million to colleges across the state.
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St. Norbert College to add 5 new programs after March cuts
The Catholic nonprofit anticipates having a balanced budget in fiscal 2026, following multiple rounds of layoffs and academic cuts.
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Feds launch site for employers to pay controversial H-1B fee, clarify exemptions
The update answers some of employers’ questions, but the future of President Donald Trump’s restrictions on new skilled-worker visas is still uncertain.
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Columbia University’s operating income plunges by nearly two-thirds
Costs at the Ivy League institution rose far faster than revenue, and "destabilizing" federal research cuts added pressure to its budget.
