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    Yale pauses 10 construction projects as funding worries grow

    Several universities are reassessing their capital plans due to rising costs and uncertain federal support.

    By Sebastian Obando • July 7, 2025
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    Week in review: National Science Foundation’s cap on overhead research funding struck down

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from the Trump administration’s latest court setback to public university systems forming a new accreditor.

    By • June 30, 2025
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    Mental Health and Wellness

    This Trendline examines how colleges can address rising mental health concerns and support at-risk groups, such as transgender students and college athletes. 

    By Higher Ed Dive staff
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    Federal judge orders OCR to reinstate laid-off employees — for now

    The reduction in force left the office "incapable of addressing the vast majority" of complaints, the ruling said.

    By Naaz Modan • June 26, 2025
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    Majority of high schoolers say they don’t feel prepared for post-graduation

    In a survey, about half of students said they’ve never had a job or internship, and more than a third said they’ve never gone for a college visit.

    By Carolyn Crist • June 23, 2025
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    Week in review: Major universities take steps to rein in budgets

    We’re rounding up recent stories, from Temple University’s plan to address a $60 million deficit to the Senate’s proposal for a lower endowment tax increase.

    By • June 23, 2025
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    Do states have ‘statutory right’ to Education Department data and guidance?

    The agency is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to allow its reduction in force — even as its laid-off employees remain on administrative leave.

    By Naaz Modan • June 20, 2025
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    Tracking the Trump administration’s moves to cap indirect research funding

    Congress blocked a handful of federal agencies from changing their approach to indirect research costs through Sept. 30.

    Updated Feb. 27, 2026
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    Federal judge strikes down NIH directives against DEI research

    The American Civil Liberties Union called the ruling "a major victory for public health.” Federal officials are exploring their legal options, including an appeal.

    By • June 17, 2025
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    Week in review: Major federal policy changes loom over colleges

    We’re rounding up recent stories, from a Senate panel’s plan to overhaul higher education to well-known universities facing large budget cuts.

    By • June 16, 2025
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    Harvard v. Trump

    Harvard spars with Trump administration over order protecting its international enrollment

    The Ivy League institution argued that the federal government may seek to circumvent a pending preliminary injunction through “creative relabeling.”

    By • June 13, 2025
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    1 in 3 Americans recommend trade school for high school graduates

    A smaller share of surveyed adults would suggest a four-year college or university as the “ideal post high school path,” a recent report found. 

    By Carolyn Crist • June 13, 2025
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    Higher education overhaul: How GOP senators’ plan differs from House bill

    The two versions agree on consolidating repayment plans and adding accountability for student outcomes, but vary in key ways. 

    By • June 12, 2025
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    Proposed Ohio budget would increase influence of university ‘intellectual diversity’ centers

    If passed, the bill would create the Ohio Civics Board and give the centers' current directors oversight of the selection of their successors.

    By • June 10, 2025
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    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 • June 9, 2025
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    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 • June 2, 2025
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    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
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    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
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    Harvard v. Trump

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

    The U.S. Department of Education last week opened two more Title VI investigations into the Ivy League institution.

    By • Updated March 30, 2026
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    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
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    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 • May 27, 2025
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    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 • May 27, 2025
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    ‘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
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    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
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    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
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    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 • May 19, 2025