Finance: Page 6

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    16 states sue National Science Foundation over wide-reaching research cuts

    The lawsuit takes aim at the agency’s cap on indirect research costs and its mass termination of grants related to diversity, equity and inclusion. 

    By • May 30, 2025
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    Harvard v. Trump

    Trump administration moves to end Harvard University’s remaining federal contracts

    Since mid-April, the federal government has cut off roughly $2.8 billion in multi-year grants and contracts to the Ivy League institution.

    By • May 28, 2025
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    How will Trump’s tariff policies impact college students?

    Higher prices on essential items like computers, food and transportation could harm low-income students and jeopardize their academic track, experts say. 

    By Danielle McLean • May 27, 2025
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    The reconciliation bill cleared the House. Here’s how it would change higher ed.

    Critics worry that the spending package, now headed to the Senate, would have a “historic and negative impact” on college access.

    By • May 22, 2025
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    Maryland regents allow furloughs and salary cuts for public universities

    The state’s higher education system is facing big funding shortfalls at both the state and federal levels.

    By • May 20, 2025
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    New Jersey City University takes key step to become part of Kean University

    The two public institutions signed a letter of intent Thursday outlining a plan that would transform NJCU into “Kean Jersey City.”

    By • May 16, 2025
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    ‘Gross mismanagement’: Bacone College sent into liquidation

    After filing for bankruptcy last year, a judge this week ordered its case to be converted into Chapter 7 after alarms raised by the U.S. trustee’s office.

    By • May 15, 2025
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    State and local funding for public colleges up 18% from pre-pandemic levels, SHEEO says

    States could face hard budgetary decisions ahead as federal stimulus funding runs dry, the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association said.

    By • May 14, 2025
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    University of Arizona has balanced budget in sight after massive deficits

    A preliminary budget plan for fiscal 2026 would cut 3.2% across the board, with the largest reductions hitting administration and university support.

    By • May 9, 2025
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    Johnson & Wales University to lay off 91 faculty and staff

    “We simply cannot afford to be the size that we once were,” the private nonprofit’s chancellor said in a letter to stakeholders.

    By • May 8, 2025
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    National Science Foundation faces lawsuit over 15% indirect research cap

    The legal challenge is at least the third levied against a federal agency in recent weeks for limiting reimbursement rates for colleges' indirect costs.

    By • May 7, 2025
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    Harvard v. Trump

    Trump administration cuts off Harvard University from future research grant funding

    The institution “should no longer seek GRANTS from the federal government, since none will be provided,” U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon wrote.

    By • May 6, 2025
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    Risk-sharing: A ‘well-intentioned’ disaster for colleges?

    Experts say a push to make institutions responsible for unpaid student loans could hit hardest on those serving historically underrepresented students.

    By • May 6, 2025
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    How you can support your students with better payment plans

    Students need accessible payment options. Help students afford their education with payment plans.

    By Nelnet Campus Commerce • May 5, 2025
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    Trump’s FY26 budget plan slashes Education Department programs

    The president's proposed cuts would dramatically reduce funding for Federal Work-Study and eliminate all spending on the TRIO program.

    By • May 2, 2025
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    Duke University offers buyouts and signals future layoffs as federal cuts hit

    Policy changes under the Trump administration could amount to hundreds of millions of dollars in funding losses for the institution.

    By • May 1, 2025
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    Limestone University to close after fundraising blitz falls short

    The Christian institution in South Carolina raised over $2 million in two weeks but fell short of the estimated $6 million it needed to avoid shuttering.

    By • April 30, 2025
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    Johns Hopkins University self-funds some research in wake of federal cuts

    Faced with grant delays and terminations, the university has created two new programs, partly funded through earnings on its endowment.

    By • Updated April 30, 2025
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    St. Andrews University announces abrupt closure

    The North Carolina liberal arts institution’s president said that “financial sustainability is no longer attainable.”

    By • April 28, 2025
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    Limestone University may have a ‘lifeline’ to avert closure

    The Christian institution's board said “a possible funding source has surfaced" after warning last week it may have to shutter or go online.

    By • April 23, 2025
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    Federal cuts are putting university finances at risk, S&P says

    While Trump administration policies are pressuring major institutions, many of them have the resources to withstand disruption for now.

    By • April 22, 2025
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    Northwestern to self-fund federally threatened research

    Leaders at the well-known institution said the support would sustain "vital research" until they had a "better understanding of the funding landscape."

    By • April 18, 2025
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    Minnesota college leaders eye tuition hikes as costs rise and state funding flatlines

    Most are weighing an increase of 8%, but one Minnesota State official said even that would not bridge the public system's anticipated budget gap.

    By • April 18, 2025
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    Limestone University needs $6M to avoid shutdown or going online-only

    The South Carolina nonprofit has been drawing down its endowment while it grapples with lower enrollment and higher costs.

    By • April 17, 2025
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    How an early alert system raised one college’s FAFSA completion

    Letting students know about missing documents makes all the difference, Holyoke Community College officials explained.

    By • April 17, 2025