Bowie State University plans to cut nearly 80 jobs

The public Maryland institution is grappling with reduced state funding, a drop in enrollment and rising costs.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 8, 2026

UCLA medical school faces federal civil rights accusation

The Trump administration on Wednesday alleged that the highly selective school illegally gives preference to Black and Hispanic applicants.

By Laura Spitalniak • May 7, 2026

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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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National Education Association faces EEOC antisemitism complaint

The Brandeis Center alleged that the educators union promoted "a hostile environment” for Jewish members by allowing pro-Palestinian activity.

By Naaz Modan • May 7, 2026

Smith College faces Title IX probe over policy of admitting trans students

The U.S. Department of Education is taking aim at the decade-old policy at the women’s college following a civil rights complaint from a conservative group.

By Laura Spitalniak • May 5, 2026

DOJ revives fight against Minnesota’s in-state tuition for undocumented students

The Trump administration is taking its lawsuit against the Democrat-led state to the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

By Laura Spitalniak • May 5, 2026

Why GSA’s anti-DEI certification is raising alarm in higher education

Colleges that don’t sign the General Services Administration’s proposed certification could face severe penalties, including losing their federal funding. 

By David Weisenfeld • May 4, 2026

Education Department finalizes rule tightening federal student lending

The agency kept a contested definition of “professional” student that excludes fields like graduate nursing and physical therapy from higher loan caps.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 30, 2026

ABA settles claim alleging diversity scholarship fund harmed White students

The American Bar Association said the agreement preserves its “unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive and trusted justice system.”

By Ryan Golden • April 30, 2026

State lawmakers eye accreditation policy changes as new agency forms

Recent laws and proposals could make it easier for public colleges to leave their accreditors for the nascent Commission for Public Higher Education. 

By Danielle McLean • April 30, 2026

Stanford faces Education Department probe over racial discrimination allegations

The investigation centers on a program that aimed to professionally and financially support K-12 teachers seeking certification.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 29, 2026

3 insights from McMahon’s testimony on the Education Department’s budget proposal

Lawmakers grilled U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon on the agency’s dismantling, its handling of civil rights cases and the future of TRIO. 

By Natalie Schwartz • April 28, 2026

Penn wins temporary court block on turning over Jewish employee data to EEOC

U.S. District Judge Gerald Pappert previously gave the university until Friday to turn over swathes of contact information and anonymous survey responses.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 28, 2026

Court blocks Education Department’s data demands for over 170 more colleges

The ruling expands an earlier pause on the agency’s collection of extensive race and sex admissions data for public colleges in 17 states.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 27, 2026

Week in review: Michigan State, University of Michigan face proposed huge cuts

We’re rounding up recent stories, from University of Arizona being let off the hook for discharged student loans to several colleges landing major gifts. 

By Natalie Schwartz • April 27, 2026

Iowa regents approve 10 program cuts at 2 universities

The board greenlit plans to end undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University of Iowa and University of Northern Iowa after a mandated review.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 23, 2026

Missouri State faces lawsuit over bias response policy

The public university said that it disbanded a contested Bias Response Team last month, a decision that "predates any litigation.”

By Laura Spitalniak • April 23, 2026

Michigan State, University of Michigan face over 60% cut under state funding bill

The two universities would each lose over $200 million under a House proposal one college official described as “shortsighted and harmful.”

By Ben Unglesbee • April 23, 2026

Nebraska joins DOJ effort to end in-state tuition for undocumented students

The Republican-led state could become the fourth to side with the Trump administration in court to successfully roll back these benefits.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 22, 2026

Higher education groups challenge Trump’s latest anti-DEI order

A coalition of organizations is suing over a directive that threatens to strip federal contracts from colleges over their diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. 

By Natalie Schwartz • April 22, 2026

Colleges get another year to comply with web accessibility deadlines

Reactions were mixed to the U.S. Department of Justice's extension for digitally accessible content managed by state and local government entities.

By Kara Arundel • April 22, 2026

University of Arizona off the hook for $72M in discharged Ashford loans

The U.S. Department of Education under the Trump administration decided against seeking to potentially recoup millions from the public flagship.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 20, 2026

Kentucky lawmakers override veto on bill easing faculty terminations

Under the legislation, public colleges will be able to let go of professors for “bona fide financial reasons,” including if programs have low enrollment. 

By Natalie Schwartz • April 17, 2026

Dozens of colleges get more time to submit race and sex admissions data

A federal judge also granted their request to permanently join a legal challenge against the U.S. Department of Education’s new survey. 

By Natalie Schwartz • April 14, 2026

Texas Tech System to nix programs focused on sexual orientation and gender identity

The move is just the latest instance of Texas public higher education leaders moving to curb instruction on topics related to sex and gender. 

By Natalie Schwartz • April 13, 2026

Kansas governor signs bill to curb race-related instruction at public colleges

The legislation will prohibit public institutions from requiring “DEI-CRT” courses, which will be up to the Kansas Board of Regents to define. 

By Natalie Schwartz • April 10, 2026