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Most clicked story of the week: Michigan State University and the University of Michigan both face massive state funding cuts under a plan advanced by Republicans in the House’s appropriations committee last week. Michigan State would lose…

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Dive Brief: The Ohio State University this week released a 47-page report concluding its former President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. misused his position “to seek resources from the university and key university partners for a personal…

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The Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology’s main campus was in the midst of appealing its accreditation loss.

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Dive Brief: The Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology, a for-profit flight college in Florida, abruptly closed down its main campus in Fort Pierce, Florida, last week. According to a state notice from the college’s parent…

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SAN DIEGO — Artificial intelligence is rapidly progressing and poised to reshape the workforce in the near future. The higher education sector is in a unique position, as both an employer of millions of workers and a system that prepares…

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Dive Brief: The University of Arizona will not be financially liable for the $72 million in federal loans discharged by the federal government in 2023 for former students of Ashford University, which the public flagship acquired in 2020…

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The project stems from a 2023 Texas law meant to help colleges develop semiconductor programs.

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In the past three years, intercollegiate athletics has undergone a structural shift unlike anything in its modern history. Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) compensation has evolved from endorsement deals to revenue sharing. Media-rights…

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Dive Brief: The University of Michigan’s incoming president withdrew from the appointment Wednesday, about less than three months before he was slated to assume the leadership role. President-elect Kent Syverud, whom the board unanimously…

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Even as they prepare to shutter the Clarkston, Washington, location, officials are exploring alternative funding to keep a physical presence in the area.

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Dive Brief: Walla Walla Community College ’s governing board voted last week to close the institution’s satellite campus in Clarkston, Washington, as leaders try to address a $4.3 million budget gap . The college is planning a two-year…

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Dive Brief: Anna Maria College could be at risk of closure , according to the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education . The agency notified the Catholic institution last week that it can neither confirm that Anna Maria “has sufficient…

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Even as they prepare to shutter the Clarkston, Washington, location, officials are exploring alternative funding to keep a physical presence in the area.

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Massachusetts’ higher education department said it can’t confirm the institution “has sufficient resources to be able to sustain operations at current levels.”

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Dive Brief: Syracuse University is offering about 175 faculty members early retirement packages , according to a message last week to faculty from Provost Lois Agnew. The buyout program is for faculty who have worked at Syracuse for at…

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The buyouts come amid a plan to cut scores of low-enrollment academic programs to refocus the private nonprofit’s offerings.

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The growth reflects the “continued trust that donors place in educational institutions,” the Council for Advancement and Support of Education said.

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

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

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Dive Brief: The pandemic transition to fully virtual K-12 instruction during the 2020-21 school year led to fewer students going to college, according to a new working paper published by the National Bureau of Economic Research. When…

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Higher education is facing a defining moment. Rapid technological change, shifting public expectations and growing skepticism about value are forcing institutions to rethink not just what they teach, but how they prepare students to…

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More than a dozen colleges announced new presidents in March as officials look ahead to the end of the academic year. But not every departure and arrival was expected. Ohio State University underwent two surprise presidential changes — one…

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As institutional budgets come under pressure nationwide, many college leaders are seeking answers to a deceptively simple question: What are the costs and benefits of running their academic programs? The question is straightforward, but…

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As institutional budgets come under pressure nationwide, many college leaders are seeking answers to a deceptively simple question: What are the costs and benefits of running their academic programs? The question is straightforward, but…

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Dive Brief: Lane Community College, in Oregon, is considering eliminating roughly 20 jobs and cutting two programs as it tries to save $4.2 million in its fiscal 2027 budget, leaders told the college’s governing board last week. Over half…

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Dive Brief: The former CFO of Indian River State College Marvin Pyles filed a civil suit against the school, its President Timothy Moore and its board of trustees alleging whistleblower retaliation, defamation and breach of contract by his…

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Dive Brief: Ohio State University's board chose Provost Ravi Bellamkonda as the public institution's new permanent leader on Thursday, less than a week after the abrupt departure of its last president. Trustees unanimously voted for…

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February brought leadership changes to a mix of public and private colleges across the U.S. At least two institutions formally installed their interim leaders as president. And a Baptist college in Georgia is rebuilding its leadership team…

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WASHINGTON — The major challenges confronting college leaders show no signs of relenting over the next few years. They must tackle tightening student visa policies, the growing adoption of artificial intelligence and potential declines in…

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Drexel University President Antonio Merlo isn't just a first-generation college student. The Italian native’s parents didn’t go to high school either. “To me, what is the value of education? To change the trajectory of your life for the…

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Dive Brief: North Idaho College’s accreditor lifted the institution’s probation after a yearslong effort to regain compliance. The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities made the decision at its meeting in late January. NWCCU…

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As a university poised at the Gateway to Mexico to build a thriving cultural and intellectual community, Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) knows a thing or two about bridging legacy and progress, old ways and blazed trails, rich…

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For years, computer science was marketed as one of the safest degrees in higher education. Strong demand, high wages and a seemingly endless need for technical talent made CS feel like a guaranteed return on investment. Today, that…

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In January, colleges undergoing leadership changes did so against the backdrop of the beginning of the second year of President Donald Trump’s second term. Columbia University announced its fifth leader in four years, while University of…

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COLUMBUS, OHIO — Artificial intelligence-based products and software for college admissions and operations are proliferating in the higher education world. How to choose from among them? Well, leaders can start by identifying a problem…