Week in Review: Deep program cuts proposed at the Education Department

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from possible reductions to Pell Grants and other programs to the continued consolidation of colleges.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 9, 2025

Week in review: Trump administration targets Chinese student visas

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from another crackdown on international students to a new lawsuit against the National Science Foundation.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 2, 2025

College composting program turns cafeteria scraps to brown gold

Ohio University processes more than five tons of food waste daily, converting the scraps into compost used to fertilize campus plants or sold to neighbors. 

By Joe Burns • May 30, 2025

1 in 4 employers say they’ll eliminate degree requirements by year’s end

A majority of polled hiring managers also said their companies look at relevant experience over bachelor’s degrees during hiring decisions.

By Carolyn Crist • May 29, 2025

What’s the latest in Harvard University’s battle with the Trump administration?

A federal judge blocked President Donald Trump’s proclamation seeking to bar international students heading to Harvard from entering the U.S.

By Laura Spitalniak • Updated June 6, 2025

Ed tech venture funding market continued to tighten in Q1

Just $410 million in venture capital was invested in the space so far in 2025, furthering a post-pandemic dip.

By Roger Riddell • May 28, 2025

Penn State University’s board greenlights plan to close 7 campuses

A 25-8 vote sets in motion the plan to pare down the university’s commonwealth campuses to 13 after spring 2027.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 27, 2025

Week in review: Judge deals major blow to plans to dismantle Education Department

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from an order to reinstate the agency’s fired workers to another Trump administration action against Harvard.

By Natalie Schwartz • May 27, 2025

‘A shell of itself’: Federal judge pauses efforts to wind down Education Department

Higher education advocates praised the ruling, while the agency promised to immediately challenge the preliminary injunction.

By Kara Arundel • May 22, 2025

Data breach reporting lags in education, study finds

The sector reportedly takes an average of 4.8 months to report attacks — higher than for business, government and healthcare.

By Anna Merod • May 22, 2025

How campus investments in digital buildings can fund future sustainability projects

Smart building and campus energy management systems helped the Georgia Institute of Technology qualify for a $214,000 utility rebate.

By Brian Martucci • May 20, 2025

Week in review: More campus closures and downsizing ahead

We’re rounding up stories you may have missed from last week, from one major university’s downsizing plans to widespread cuts to scientific research. 

By Natalie Schwartz • May 19, 2025

What’s needed to strengthen career and college pathway commitments?

Leaders from education, business, government and politics say career exposure in college and K-12 is needed to meet workplace demands.

By Kara Arundel • May 15, 2025

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.

By Laura Spitalniak • May 9, 2025

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. 

By Natalie Schwartz • May 9, 2025

[Podcast] EdTech Evolution

Explore how digital tools are transforming accessibility and engagement in today’s evolving higher ed landscape.

By Higher Ed Dive's studioID • May 6, 2025

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.

By Laura Spitalniak • May 2, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: Sweeping higher ed bill advances

We’re rounding up recent stories, from a proposal that would cap federal student lending and cut Pell eligibility to another university closing its doors.

By Natalie Schwartz • May 2, 2025

Gen Z says AI has made their college degrees irrelevant

New-to-market job seekers are feeling the effects of fervent AI adoption more acutely than any other generation, according to Indeed.

By Roberto Torres • April 29, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: 133 international students have legal status restored

We’re rounding up recent stories, from a legal victory for some noncitizen students to Harvard University's legal fight against the Trump administration.

By Laura Spitalniak • April 25, 2025

Carnegie Classifications debuts redesign of system to group colleges

It now has multiple categories to capture the size and mission of colleges and a new classification focused on student access and earnings.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 24, 2025

Beyond mass emails: How to encourage student feedback

Leaders from two community colleges shared how they're soliciting student input to improve institutional planning.

By Laura Spitalniak • April 22, 2025

Northwestern to self-fund federally threatened research

Leaders at the well-known institution said the support would sustain "vital research" until they had a "better understanding of the funding landscape."

By Laura Spitalniak • April 18, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: Another year of growth for faculty salaries

We’re rounding up recent stories, from a second year of faculty compensation increases to more consolidation in Georgia universities.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 18, 2025

Will Harvard lose its ability to enroll foreign students?

Federal officials have ratcheted up the pressure on the Ivy League college since its leadership declined to meet an unprecedented list of ultimatums.

By Laura Spitalniak • April 17, 2025