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Deep DiveInside the rift: Why the Antioch-Otterbein coalition is 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.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 29, 2026 -
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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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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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
Why Sterling College faltered — and how some plan to keep its legacy alive
The environmentally focused Vermont 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 -
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East Carolina University eyes another $8.5M in budget cuts
The public institution is working on a multiyear plan to shave $25 million in expenses while reinvesting some of those savings back into the university.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 2, 2026 -
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‘Hostile takeover’: Antioch University faces down university coalition it co-founded
The Ohio institution helped launch the Coalition for the Common Good, which it says is now trying to dissolve its board, seize its funds and fire its president.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 1, 2026 -
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Houston City College wants more funding to manage $80M maintenance backlog
The public institution’s facilities are in good shape, but it has a long to-do list of pending projects, and aging infrastructure has prompted unexpected repairs.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 31, 2026 -
Anna Maria bankruptcy sale of property faces objection from neighbor
The Roy family says the now-shuttered college promised to gift them a 2.4-acre parcel. The institution is disputing their property claim.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 27, 2026 -
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Some colleges begin accepting tuition payments via Venmo
The peer-to-peer payment method and its PayPal parent have forged new ties with higher education institutions, the company said last week.
By Lynne Marek • Aug. 26, 2026 -
University of Utah to shutter Sandy location in January
Fall classes will continue as scheduled for the 660 students who have already signed up, the university said.
By Laura Spitalniak • Aug. 25, 2026
