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Florida state board bans undocumented students from college system
One analysis estimates that the policy could cost the 28-institution system $15 million a year in lost tuition and fee revenue.
By Natalie Schwartz • July 2, 2026 -
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ETS acquires ACT, consolidating two testing giants
The move comes as more colleges are going back to requiring standardized tests for admissions.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 30, 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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Younger workers may be falling behind in critical thinking skills
The three largest skill gaps in the younger workforce represent “the very skills most essential to humans in the AI era,” per a report from Cangrade.
By Lara Ewen • June 30, 2026 -
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Virginia and Ohio join effort to design 3-year bachelor’s degrees
While some say such degrees could increase college affordability, two groups blasted them as “stripped-down curriculum that prioritizes speed.”
By Ben Unglesbee • June 29, 2026 -
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Court pauses Education Department regulations limiting ‘professional’ degrees
The agency released widely contested regulations this spring to block access to higher borrowing limits for many graduate students.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 25, 2026 -
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Undocumented students could be barred from Florida public universities
The state’s public university system board on Thursday advanced the proposal, which has garnered support from Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
By Laura Spitalniak • June 25, 2026 -
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Persistence rate tops 77%, the highest level in a decade, report finds
New data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center also showed that Black and Hispanic persistence rates reached decade highs.
By Laura Spitalniak • June 25, 2026 -
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Northpoint Bible College ends degree programs after losing accreditation
The Massachusetts institution is going forward with a new name and three-year programs that its president said will transfer for credit to partner institutions.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 17, 2026 -
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What does the class of 2026 want from their post-grad jobs?
Here’s what recent grads are looking for amid the job search, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers.
By Caroline Colvin • June 17, 2026 -
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Columbia reinstates SAT, ACT requirements for 2027-28
The New York City institution is the last Ivy League college to announce an end to its test-optional admissions policy.
By Laura Spitalniak • June 15, 2026 -
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Bill to mandate FAFSA anti-fraud system passes House
The No Aid for Ghost Students Act would largely codify a system for screening applicants that the U.S. Department of Education launched earlier this year.
By Natalie Schwartz • June 12, 2026 -
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Why has youth unemployment risen so dramatically? It may not be AI.
Artificial intelligence can’t explain the disparity in hiring between generations, an analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found.
By Emilie Shumway • June 8, 2026 -
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The state of international enrollment in 6 charts
We're examining major trends impacting foreign enrollment, including early data on the Trump administration's tighter visa policies.
By Laura Spitalniak • June 8, 2026 -
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Spring enrollment ticks up 1% — but graduate headcounts take a hit
The increase in students wasn’t felt evenly across the higher education sector, according to data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
By Natalie Schwartz • June 4, 2026 -
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Texas Tech instruction rules spurred widespread course changes
Nearly half of polled professors said they changed class materials on their own in response to memos limiting teaching about race, sex and gender.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 3, 2026 -
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Hampshire College may close earlier than planned
The private Massachusetts institution’s revenue projections are coming up short, meaning it might not be able to teach its final term planned for the fall.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 1, 2026 -
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Tuition discount rate reaches 57% for private nonprofits, NACUBO says
Price cuts are getting even deeper for first-year undergraduates, while net tuition revenue has fallen, according to the organization.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 1, 2026 -
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How can states encourage students to fill out the FAFSA?
States are adopting policies that mandate students to fill out the form, but experts say these efforts should come with funding and personnel.
By Jamaal Abdul-Alim • May 27, 2026 -
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Sponsored by The University of MiamiFrom AI agents to holographic patients: The future of nursing education is happening at The University of Miami
How is AI being integrated into nursing education? Just look at the University of Miami.
By The University of Miami • May 26, 2026 -
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Entry-level productivity expectations have increased due to AI, report says
Nearly a third of HR professionals told D2L they’re hiring fewer early career workers and using artificial intelligence to fill in the gaps.
By Lara Ewen • May 21, 2026 -
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FAFSA completion rate for class of 2026 highest on record
After the rocky rollout of a new form a little over two years ago, the simplified version is bearing fruit, according to the National College Attainment Network.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 15, 2026 -
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Deep DiveHow can colleges teach students to have challenging conversations?
As some institutions try to clamp down on classroom discussion, others are providing students with skills to discuss difficult subjects with their classmates.
By Danielle McLean • Updated May 18, 2026 -
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Sponsored by Elon UniversityIn an AI-driven world, the most important skills are still human
As artificial intelligence grows, the real question is how to develop essential skills to thrive in the new information environment.
By Eric Townsend • May 11, 2026 -
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OpinionWhy NYU and SUNY are teaming up to measure higher ed reforms
The joint Higher Education Design Lab will test initiatives against real student outcomes and generate evidence about what works, what doesn’t and why.
By Linda G. Mills and John B. King Jr. • May 7, 2026 -
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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
