Resistance to management style didn’t create hostile work environment at Drexel, court finds

The court said that a direct report’s responses were not discriminatory microaggressions, but rather “innocent workplace misunderstandings.”

By Laurel Kalser • Feb. 20, 2026

University of Texas System adopts new teaching limits despite faculty concerns

The system’s governing board approved a policy that requires instructors to limit and balance their teaching about controversial subjects.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 19, 2026

University of North Texas braces for budget cuts amid $45M deficit

The institution’s leader attributed the gap to drops in state funding and larger-than-expected declines in international graduate enrollment. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 18, 2026

University of Texas System considers restrictions on ‘controversial’ teaching

A major faculty group in the state described the proposal as a “sweeping, vague policy” and urged the governing board to reject it. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 18, 2026

Former OSU football coach alleges his gender doomed his harassment complaint

The lawsuit comes amid an apparent — and anticipated — focus on “reverse” discrimination cases. 

By Kate Tornone • Feb. 12, 2026

Santa Monica College approves dozens of layoffs to target shortfalls

The California public institution is struggling with a persistent structural deficit as well as recent and long-term enrollment declines.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 9, 2026

Lawsuit alleges Cornell ‘brazenly’ refused to consider White candidates for faculty job

Diversity, equity and inclusion administrators created an interview list consisting entirely of “minority” candidates, the complaint said.

By Kate Tornone • Feb. 6, 2026

‘Shifting, false, and nonsensical’: Former Texas A&M professor sues over firing after viral video

Melissa McCoul alleged the university violated her First Amendment rights by succumbing to political pressure to terminate her over her course content.

By Laura Spitalniak • Feb. 5, 2026

Duke’s budget and employee cuts called into question by audit

An analysis of the private North Carolina institution’s finances found ample reserves and resources, drawing a rebuke from faculty.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 2, 2026

University of Pennsylvania rebuffs EEOC demand for employee records

The Ivy League institution said it is objecting to creating lists of workers that would “reveal their Jewish faith or ancestry” over safety and other concerns.

By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 22, 2026

Nevada public colleges eye tuition hikes to spare some 300 jobs

The state’s higher education system is considering a 12% tuition increase at four-year institutions and 9% for two-year colleges amid a looming funding gap.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 16, 2026

UNL faculty blast chancellor’s $1.1M severance payout amid budget cuts

Rodney Bennett unexpectedly announced this week he would step down following a fierce debate over eliminating programs.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 7, 2026

UNC to require faculty to publicly post syllabi in 2026-27

The 16-campus system has faced conservative-led public records requests this year focused on diversity- and race-related instruction.

By Laura Spitalniak • Dec. 22, 2025

Christian Brothers University to cut 16 faculty jobs

The Catholic institution recently came off accreditor probation after a long restructuring process and past struggles with enrollment.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 19, 2025

DePaul University cuts nearly 8% of staff

The Catholic institution is trying to plug an unplanned budget shortfall after a sharp decline of international students and other financial woes.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 16, 2025

University of Nebraska regents approve cutting 4 programs at flagship

The university’s governing board voted in favor of the plan despite sustained faculty objections over the eliminations and the process for determining them. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 8, 2025

Yale expects layoffs as leaders brace for $300M in endowment taxes

The Ivy League institution’s tax bill starting next year will be higher than what it spends on student aid, university officials said.

By Ben Unglesbee • 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

University of Chicago nearly halves its budget deficit to $160M

Revenue growth outpaced cost increases as the private nonprofit aims for a balanced budget by the decade’s end.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 1, 2025

Texas A&M committee sides with professor fired amid conservative furor

The interim leader of the public university will review the nonbinding report and make "a decision in the coming days or weeks," a spokesperson said.

By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 25, 2025

University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty vote no confidence in chancellor

The vote follows a contentious plan by the public university’s leader to slash four programs as part of an effort to reduce spending by $27.5 million.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 19, 2025

University of Nebraska-Lincoln leader reduces program cuts from 6 to 4

While the public institution's chancellor backed away from some cuts, he is moving forward with others that face fierce opposition.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 12, 2025

What college leaders should know about the $100K H-1B visa fee

One higher education expert suggested leaders educate local and federal lawmakers about the “adverse impact” of the new policy. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 11, 2025

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.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 5, 2025

Michigan State University lays off 99 employees

Along with budget pressures from rising costs, the university has faced dozens of federal grant terminations, leading to another 83 job cuts.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 23, 2025