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Harvard logs $100M surplus despite 20% drop in federal research money
A cost-cutting effort and spike in endowment money helped the Ivy League institution weather political and economic instability in fiscal 2026.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 16, 2026 -
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Minnesota State board approves plan to redirect funding to struggling colleges
The measure is expected to send a projected $15 million to St. Cloud State University and Bemidji State University in fiscal 2027.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 14, 2026 -
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TrendlineCampus Facilities
Physical security measures, renovation backlogs, sustainability and financing all come into play when the spotlight turns to college and university campuses.
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Stockton University plans 21 faculty and staff layoffs, sparking union backlash
The public New Jersey institution is wrestling with a $20 million structural deficit and declining enrollment.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 8, 2026 -
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Coalition for the Common Good tells accreditor it has authority over Antioch
The escalation in the feud comes shortly after the university’s president sued the coalition, alleging retaliation and discrimination.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 6, 2026 -
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Antioch employees face ‘conflicting directives’ amid legal fight for control
The Coalition for the Common Good’s president has tried to put the university’s leader on leave and told staff to take down a website about the dispute.
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Massachusetts beefs up closure warnings for at-risk colleges
Private institutions in the state will have to alert students by Dec. 31 if they might fail to meet their financial obligations within 18 months.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 1, 2026 -
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Deep Dive
Antioch and Otterbein forged a unique coalition. Why is it unraveling?
The universities united in 2023 to form a new style of institutional partnership, which has become mired in a fierce governance dispute and litigation.
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Antioch board dealt blow in court fight against the coalition the university co-founded
The university’s board of governors was denied a request for a preliminary injunction aimed at protecting it from dissolution.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 28, 2026 -
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Sponsored by TouchNetMicrocredentials are booming. So is the reconciliation work behind them.
The demand for microcredentials is real. How do you ensure the underlying systems can support the growth your institution is already planning for?
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University of Minnesota eyes $225M in budget cuts
Senior leaders attributed its financial woes to “shifting enrollment trends, unpredictable state and federal funding, and rising costs.”
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 25, 2026 -
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Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania could cut 175 jobs
The public institution's president said eliminating faculty and staff positions would help it address its $17 million operating deficit.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 24, 2026 -
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College athletics rack up millions in deficits as Senate eyes oversight bill
The congressional chamber could vote this week on the Protect College Sports Act, a proposal intended to stabilize the shifting collegiate landscape.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 22, 2026 -
Column // College Closure Files
Can shuttered Sterling College in Vermont pull off a second act?
The environmentally focused college closed after enrollment declines took their toll, but some are moving to create an institute to house its legacy.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 22, 2026 -
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University of Maine preparing for staff and faculty layoffs
The public institution is trying to close a projected $19 million shortfall through budget cuts and improvements to enrollment and revenue.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 18, 2026 -
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Fitch downgrades Xavier University over deficits and weak undergrad demand
Analysts pointed to worse-than-expected fiscal 2026 financials and a projected budget shortfall for the current fiscal year.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 17, 2026 -
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Kirk family alleges ‘stunning’ security failures at UVU led to the figure’s death
Charlie Kirk’s heirs could sue Utah Valley University, arguing that it should have done more to protect the right-wing figure.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 16, 2026 -
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Antioch University and Coalition for the Common Good ordered to mediation
A state court has also extended an order temporarily protecting the university's board from being dissolved by the coalition it cofounded.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 16, 2026 -
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For-profit Perdoceo Education to acquire South University for $140M
The healthcare-focused university will convert to a for-profit institution after having changed hands multiple times over the past decade.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 14, 2026 -
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Q&AHow La Salle University bounced back from enrollment losses
Daniel Allen, the Catholic institution’s president, spoke with Higher Ed Dive about regrowing by refocusing on recruiting and strategic fundamentals.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 14, 2026 -
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IRS tax plan could imperil college finances, Moody’s says
If institutions lose their tax-exempt status over diversity efforts, they could face a loss of gifts and higher borrowing costs among other hits, analysts said.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 11, 2026 -
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University of Utah could cut up to 15% of staff ahead of future enrollment drops
The public institution said it is facing “some of the most significant challenges in its 176-year history.”
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 10, 2026 -
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The latest in college layoffs: Full Sail, IIT and Johns Hopkins
Workforce cuts continued into the summer as institutions prepped for a new academic year in leaner times.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 10, 2026 -
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Temple University cancels record $55M gift as donor faces fraud allegations
Revelations about a federal investigation into the donor’s company resulted in the donation being “mutually” called off, the institution said.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 9, 2026 -
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Full Sail University cuts 180 jobs
The for-profit arts and media college's student population fell by 13.1% from 2025 to 2026, according to a spokesperson.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 3, 2026 -
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Private colleges could lose tax-exempt status under new IRS proposal
If enacted, diversity work deemed illegal by President Donald Trump would disqualify colleges from federal tax exemption.
By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 3, 2026
