Week in review: UChicago slashes deficit in half to $160M

We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from the college completion rate holding steady to Northwestern University cutting a deal with the federal government. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 8, 2025

Higher education faces ‘deteriorating’ 2026 outlook, Fitch says

A shrinking pipeline of students, uncertainty about state and federal support, and rising expenses could all hurt college finances, according to analysts.

By Laura Spitalniak • Dec. 5, 2025

Explore the Trendline➔

Emerging Technology

As higher ed deals with enrollment declines and other challenges, colleges need to consider how increased and changing use of technology affects students and campus finances. 

By Higher Ed Dive staff

What would education’s omission as a ‘professional degree’ mean?

Without that designation, graduate or doctoral students would be limited to borrowing $100,000 for their programs. 

By Anna Merod • Dec. 5, 2025

George Mason faculty urge leaders to reject Trump deals risking ‘institutional autonomy’

A Wednesday resolution from the faculty senate argued that the university's board and president should not put it under "continuing federal supervision.”

By Laura Spitalniak • Dec. 4, 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 • Dec. 4, 2025

Education Department outsourcing is unlawful, amended lawsuit alleges

The agency said the move is meant to improve efficiencies for higher education and K-12 funding and services.

By Kara Arundel • Dec. 2, 2025

What’s in Northwestern University’s deal with the Trump administration?

The Illinois institution agreed to pay the federal government $75 million over three years and make key policy changes to have research funding restored.

By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 1, 2025

Week in review: The beginning of the end for the Education Department?

We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from a look at the latest enrollment news to Texas State upholding the firing of a professor over his viral comments. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 24, 2025

Beyond efficiency: Building procurement agility in higher education

How modern procurement helps universities adapt, align spending and stay resilient.

Nov. 24, 2025

DOJ sues California over in-state tuition for undocumented students

The lawsuit is the sixth the agency has filed under the Trump administration over state laws waiving out-of-state tuition for eligible undocumented students.

By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 21, 2025

Week in review: UNL, Rider University and other colleges face cuts

We’re rounding up our recent stories, from an uptick in undergraduate enrollment to advice for handling the new $100,000 H-1B visa fee. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 17, 2025

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.

By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 10, 2025

Cornell inks $60M deal with Trump administration to restore funding

The agreement, which ends multiple federal investigations into the university, also requires it to report extensive undergraduate admissions data quarterly.

By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 7, 2025

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. 

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 7, 2025

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.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Nov. 4, 2025

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.

By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 3, 2025

The 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.

By David Weisenfeld • Oct. 30, 2025

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.

By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 27, 2025

Week in review: Layoffs hit Michigan State, University of Northern Colorado and others

We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from an analysis on how different majors pay off to how colleges responded to the Trump administration’s compact. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 27, 2025

Campus IQ: 4 facility priorities that make the grade in 2026

Four priorities every campus facilities leader must master to thrive in 2026.

Oct. 27, 2025

‘A fair deal’ or a ‘surrender’? Stakeholders weigh in on Trump-UVA agreement

The Democratic head of the Virginia senate called the agreement a surrender with “significant constitutional problems,” a concern echoed by some faculty.

By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 24, 2025

Where are tomorrow’s teachers? Education degrees drop over 2 decades.

Declines came in both bachelor's and master's degrees awarded between 2003-04 and 2022-23, an analysis of federal data shows.

By Anna Merod • Updated Oct. 22, 2025

Gov. Abbott: Texas is targeting professors over ‘leftist ideologies’

New laws in the state have dramatically reshaped public higher education and coincided with a wave of high-profile faculty terminations.

By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 21, 2025

Week in review: Direct admissions program signed into law in California

We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from several colleges rejecting the Trump administration’s compact to new legal developments in the sector.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 20, 2025

Government abandons RIFs impacting Education Department employees during shutdown

Here's a timeline tracing the Trump administration's efforts to slash half of the U.S. Department of Education's workforce.

By K-12 Dive staff • Updated Jan. 6, 2026