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Justice Department to Investigate ED’s Civil Rights Cases Katherine Knott Wed, 06/17/2026 - 03:00 AM Former OCR staffers say the Justice Department’s approach to civil rights investigations could leave some students behind. Trump officials…

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Building Scientists in the AI Era Joshua.Bay Wed, 06/17/2026 - 03:00 AM Stevens Institute of Technology’s newly launched AI in Biology and Chemistry Community helps students explore AI’s role in health care, biotech and ed-tech careers.…

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University of Arizona Transfers Endowment Payouts From Foundation to Itself Sara Weissman Wed, 06/17/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Sara Weissman

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Minnesota Launches Graduate Student Loan Program gianna.jakubowski Wed, 06/17/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Gianna Jakubowski

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Universities Hiring Student Expression Specialists Emma Whitford Wed, 06/17/2026 - 03:00 AM The new staff members will focus on creating, explaining and enforcing college speech policies following years of escalating campus protest…

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Michigan State Basketball Coach Speaks Out Against Board Johanna Alonso Wed, 06/17/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Johanna Alonso

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Joe Gow Hangs in Legal Limbo Josh Moody Wed, 06/17/2026 - 03:00 AM Fired for making pornography, Joe Gow is locked in a lengthy legal battle with the Universities of Wisconsin system, which he accused of violating his free speech rights.…

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When You Suspect AI Misuse: A Decision Framework for Faculty and Administrators Elizabeth Redden Wed, 06/17/2026 - 03:00 AM A critical distinction between course-level academic expectations and violations of institutional policy lies at…

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The 3-Pronged Attack on Scientific Communication Elizabeth Redden Wed, 06/17/2026 - 03:00 AM At the NIH, political appointees exercise extensive control over scientific communication, and research on health communication is under siege.…

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The Odd Couple: The Mess of Intercollegiate Athletics rachel.toor Wed, 06/17/2026 - 03:00 AM Rachel asks Gordon to mansplain the nuttiness of big-time college sports. Byline(s) Rachel Toor E. Gordon Gee

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Justice Department to Investigate ED’s Civil Rights Cases Katherine Knott Wed, 06/17/2026 - 03:00 AM Former OCR staffers say the Justice Department’s approach to civil rights investigations could leave some students behind. Trump officials…

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Building Scientists in the AI Era Joshua.Bay Wed, 06/17/2026 - 03:00 AM Stevens Institute of Technology’s newly launched AI in Biology and Chemistry Community helps students explore AI’s role in health care, biotech and ed-tech careers.…

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University of Arizona Transfers Endowment Payouts From Foundation to Itself Sara Weissman Wed, 06/17/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Sara Weissman

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Minnesota Launches Graduate Student Loan Program gianna.jakubowski Wed, 06/17/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Gianna Jakubowski

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Universities Hiring Student Expression Specialists Emma Whitford Wed, 06/17/2026 - 03:00 AM The new staff members will focus on creating, explaining and enforcing college speech policies following years of escalating campus protest…

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Michigan State Basketball Coach Speaks Out Against Board Johanna Alonso Wed, 06/17/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Johanna Alonso

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Joe Gow Hangs in Legal Limbo Josh Moody Wed, 06/17/2026 - 03:00 AM Fired for making pornography, Joe Gow is locked in a lengthy legal battle with the Universities of Wisconsin system, which he accused of violating his free speech rights.…

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When You Suspect AI Misuse: A Decision Framework for Faculty and Administrators Elizabeth Redden Wed, 06/17/2026 - 03:00 AM A critical distinction between course-level academic expectations and violations of institutional policy lies at…

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The 3-Pronged Attack on Scientific Communication Elizabeth Redden Wed, 06/17/2026 - 03:00 AM At the NIH, political appointees exercise extensive control over scientific communication, and research on health communication is under siege.…

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The Odd Couple: The Mess of Intercollegiate Athletics rachel.toor Wed, 06/17/2026 - 03:00 AM Rachel asks Gordon to mansplain the nuttiness of big-time college sports. Byline(s) Rachel Toor E. Gordon Gee

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ED Shifts Some Civil Rights Enforcement to Justice Department Katherine Knott Tue, 06/16/2026 - 12:51 PM Education Department officials say the “partnership will not impact students, parents or families who believe they have experienced…

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ED Shifts Some Civil Rights Enforcement to Justice Department Katherine Knott Tue, 06/16/2026 - 12:51 PM Education Department officials say the “partnership will not impact students, parents or families who believe they have experienced…

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Colleges Must Act Now to Regain Public Trust, AAC&U Says jessica.blake@… Tue, 06/16/2026 - 03:00 AM A new report, released Tuesday, argues colleges can take accountability for low public confidence without conceding to political criticism.…

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Judge Blocks USCIS Pause, but International Students Remain in Limbo Johanna Alonso Tue, 06/16/2026 - 03:00 AM Processing for some Optional Practical Training applications had been on hold for seven months when a judge ruled the policy…

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2 Oakland Community Colleges Merge Sara Weissman Tue, 06/16/2026 - 03:00 AM The Peralta Community College District is turning two of its colleges into one. Some faculty, staff and students say the move is rushed. Byline(s) Sara Weissman

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Common App Adds AI Advising Tool Joshua.Bay Tue, 06/16/2026 - 03:00 AM The application platform has partnered with College Possible to help students navigate applications, deadlines and enrollment support. Byline(s) Joshua Bay

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St. John’s College Consolidates Presidency Josh Moody Tue, 06/16/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Josh Moody

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How GOP State Lawmakers Are Reshaping General Education Ryan Quinn Tue, 06/16/2026 - 03:00 AM Legislators are increasingly determining colleges’ core classes, underscoring how higher ed has become a political lightning rod. Byline(s) Ryan…

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Speed, Values and Iteration: AI Communication Lessons From Indiana University rzinkan@rhb.com Tue, 06/16/2026 - 03:00 AM Words alone are not enough to mobilize stakeholders around an institution’s approach to AI. Sustained, multichannel…

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Canvas Hackers Target Dozens More Colleges Emma Whitford Tue, 06/16/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Emma Whitford

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Featured Gig: Assistant Dean for Engineering for Professionals at Johns Hopkins joshua.m.kim@d… Tue, 06/16/2026 - 03:00 AM Four questions for Daniel Horn, associate vice dean for professional education at the Whiting School of Engineering…

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6 Reasons Libraries Should Look Beyond the M.L.S. Elizabeth Redden Tue, 06/16/2026 - 03:00 AM New research bolsters the growing case for alternative credentialing in academic libraries. Byline(s) Bryn Geffert

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Colleges Must Act Now to Regain Public Trust, AAC&U Says jessica.blake@… Tue, 06/16/2026 - 03:00 AM A new report, released Tuesday, argues colleges can take accountability for low public confidence without conceding to political criticism.…

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Judge Blocks USCIS Pause, but International Students Remain in Limbo Johanna Alonso Tue, 06/16/2026 - 03:00 AM Processing for some Optional Practical Training applications had been on hold for seven months when a judge ruled the policy…

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2 Oakland Community Colleges Merge Sara Weissman Tue, 06/16/2026 - 03:00 AM The Peralta Community College District is turning two of its colleges into one. Some faculty, staff and students say the move is rushed. Byline(s) Sara Weissman

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Common App Adds AI Advising Tool Joshua.Bay Tue, 06/16/2026 - 03:00 AM The application platform has partnered with College Possible to help students navigate applications, deadlines and enrollment support. Byline(s) Joshua Bay

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St. John’s College Consolidates Presidency Josh Moody Tue, 06/16/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Josh Moody

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How GOP State Lawmakers Are Reshaping General Education Ryan Quinn Tue, 06/16/2026 - 03:00 AM Legislators are increasingly determining colleges’ core classes, underscoring how higher ed has become a political lightning rod. Byline(s) Ryan…

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Speed, Values and Iteration: AI Communication Lessons From Indiana University rzinkan@rhb.com Tue, 06/16/2026 - 03:00 AM Words alone are not enough to mobilize stakeholders around an institution’s approach to AI. Sustained, multichannel…

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Canvas Hackers Target Dozens More Colleges Emma Whitford Tue, 06/16/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Emma Whitford

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Featured Gig: Assistant Dean for Engineering for Professionals at Johns Hopkins joshua.m.kim@d… Tue, 06/16/2026 - 03:00 AM Four questions for Daniel Horn, associate vice dean for professional education at the Whiting School of Engineering…

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6 Reasons Libraries Should Look Beyond the M.L.S. Elizabeth Redden Tue, 06/16/2026 - 03:00 AM New research bolsters the growing case for alternative credentialing in academic libraries. Byline(s) Bryn Geffert

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What (Isn’t) in a Name Sara Brady Mon, 06/15/2026 - 03:00 AM Is there a better term than “noncredit” that encompasses all of our offerings? Byline(s) Matt Reed

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Bard College Appoints Acting President sara.custer@in… Mon, 06/15/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Sara Custer

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Single Parents Find Path Back to College Joshua.Bay Mon, 06/15/2026 - 03:00 AM Generations College’s single parent scholarship helps student parents return to college while balancing work and the demands of raising a child alone. Byline(s)…

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Drexel Receives $112.6M Gift for Computing, Engineering Susan H. Greenberg Mon, 06/15/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Susan H. Greenberg

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AAUP Readies for Bigger Political Fight Emma Whitford Mon, 06/15/2026 - 03:00 AM At the first biennial since President Donald Trump retook office, faculty members strategized about how to resist increasing political interference in their…

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Will Race-Based Scholarships Survive? Sara Weissman Mon, 06/15/2026 - 03:00 AM Colleges and funders are replacing race-based scholarships with race-neutral alternatives as the Trump administration targets these programs, raising questions…

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Penn President to Leave Next Year Josh Moody Mon, 06/15/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Josh Moody

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The Question Haunting That Humanities Report Elizabeth Redden Mon, 06/15/2026 - 03:00 AM A new report criticizes a turn toward politicized scholarship in the humanities. But could it be that a more diverse academy is asking different…

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Columbia University to Require Test Scores Katherine Knott Mon, 06/15/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Katherine Knott

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Northwest Accreditor Announces Split From Accreditation Council Josh Moody Mon, 06/15/2026 - 03:00 AM The Northwest Commission is leaving the Council on Recognized Accrediting Commissions and working on a rebranding effort at a time when…

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What (Isn’t) in a Name Sara Brady Mon, 06/15/2026 - 03:00 AM Is there a better term than “noncredit” that encompasses all of our offerings? Byline(s) Matt Reed

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Bard College Appoints Acting President sara.custer@in… Mon, 06/15/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Sara Custer

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Single Parents Find Path Back to College Joshua.Bay Mon, 06/15/2026 - 03:00 AM Generations College’s single parent scholarship helps student parents return to college while balancing work and the demands of raising a child alone. Byline(s)…

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Drexel Receives $112.6M Gift for Computing, Engineering Susan H. Greenberg Mon, 06/15/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Susan H. Greenberg

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AAUP Readies for Bigger Political Fight Emma Whitford Mon, 06/15/2026 - 03:00 AM At the first biennial since President Donald Trump retook office, faculty members strategized about how to resist increasing political interference in their…

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Will Race-Based Scholarships Survive? Sara Weissman Mon, 06/15/2026 - 03:00 AM Colleges and funders are replacing race-based scholarships with race-neutral alternatives as the Trump administration targets these programs, raising questions…

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Penn President to Leave Next Year Josh Moody Mon, 06/15/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Josh Moody

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The Question Haunting That Humanities Report Elizabeth Redden Mon, 06/15/2026 - 03:00 AM A new report criticizes a turn toward politicized scholarship in the humanities. But could it be that a more diverse academy is asking different…

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Columbia University to Require Test Scores Katherine Knott Mon, 06/15/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Katherine Knott

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Northwest Accreditor Announces Split From Accreditation Council Josh Moody Mon, 06/15/2026 - 03:00 AM The Northwest Commission is leaving the Council on Recognized Accrediting Commissions and working on a rebranding effort at a time when…

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SACSCOC Changes Name Sara Weissman Fri, 06/12/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Sara Weissman

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How Peer Mentors Combat Summer Melt Joshua.Bay Fri, 06/12/2026 - 03:00 AM CUNY’s College Bridge for All, the nation’s largest near-peer advising program, helps students navigate the path from high school to college. Byline(s) Joshua Bay

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Arbitrator Orders Western Illinois to Reinstate Fired Librarians Katherine Knott Fri, 06/12/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Katherine Knott

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House Republicans Aim to Override Trump’s Loan Limit Regulations jessica.blake@… Fri, 06/12/2026 - 03:00 AM The proposed change is unlikely to become law before July 1, when the loan caps take effect. Byline(s) Jessica Blake

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IU Professor Investigated for Graphic About White Supremacy Loses Job Johanna Alonso Fri, 06/12/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Johanna Alonso

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Columbia Protester Fights Deportation Order Josh Moody Fri, 06/12/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Josh Moody

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Former Virginia Tech Rector Sues Over Removal Josh Moody Fri, 06/12/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Josh Moody

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Online Summers Sara Brady Fri, 06/12/2026 - 03:00 AM I can’t begrudge students making the best choices for themselves. But I do miss them. Byline(s) Matt Reed

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Parents of WPI’s ‘Lost Sons’ Speak Out kathryn.palmer… Fri, 06/12/2026 - 03:00 AM Eight students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute died by suicide between 2021 and 2025. The university has since taken numerous steps to bolster suicide…

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What 2 Court Orders Reveal About Legal Battle Over Tuition Equity Laws Sara Weissman Fri, 06/12/2026 - 03:00 AM Laws that allow undocumented students to pay in-state tuition have been targeted by the Trump administration. Two recent…

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SACSCOC Changes Name Sara Weissman Fri, 06/12/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Sara Weissman

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How Peer Mentors Combat Summer Melt Joshua.Bay Fri, 06/12/2026 - 03:00 AM CUNY’s College Bridge for All, the nation’s largest near-peer advising program, helps students navigate the path from high school to college. Byline(s) Joshua Bay

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Arbitrator Orders Western Illinois to Reinstate Fired Librarians Katherine Knott Fri, 06/12/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Katherine Knott

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House Republicans Aim to Override Trump’s Loan Limit Regulations jessica.blake@… Fri, 06/12/2026 - 03:00 AM The proposed change is unlikely to become law before July 1, when the loan caps take effect. Byline(s) Jessica Blake

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IU Professor Investigated for Graphic About White Supremacy Loses Job Johanna Alonso Fri, 06/12/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Johanna Alonso

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Columbia Protester Fights Deportation Order Josh Moody Fri, 06/12/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Josh Moody

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Former Virginia Tech Rector Sues Over Removal Josh Moody Fri, 06/12/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Josh Moody

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Online Summers Sara Brady Fri, 06/12/2026 - 03:00 AM I can’t begrudge students making the best choices for themselves. But I do miss them. Byline(s) Matt Reed

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Parents of WPI’s ‘Lost Sons’ Speak Out kathryn.palmer… Fri, 06/12/2026 - 03:00 AM Eight students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute died by suicide between 2021 and 2025. The university has since taken numerous steps to bolster suicide…

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What 2 Court Orders Reveal About Legal Battle Over Tuition Equity Laws Sara Weissman Fri, 06/12/2026 - 03:00 AM Laws that allow undocumented students to pay in-state tuition have been targeted by the Trump administration. Two recent…

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How One College Is Rethinking Free Tuition Joshua.Bay Thu, 06/11/2026 - 03:00 AM Austin Community College pairs free tuition with wraparound supports like childcare and food access, contributing to higher enrollment and improved completion…

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DOJ Finds That UC Davis Medical School Considers Race in Admissions jessica.blake@… Thu, 06/11/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Jessica Blake

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The Key Podcast: Accreditation, the Pell Shortfall and Grant Funding sara.custer@in… Thu, 06/11/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) IHE Staff

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The ‘commander’s intent’ and science sara.custer@in… Thu, 06/11/2026 - 03:00 AM Proposed changes to the federal grant guidance could let political appointees override scientific peer review. The implications for American research are…

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Are Waitlists Getting Bigger? Johanna Alonso Thu, 06/11/2026 - 03:00 AM New data from Niche aims to illuminate how many students were waitlisted this year, how many were admitted, and how many actually switched from where they’d put a…

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8 University of Michigan–Affiliated Protesters Indicted jessica.blake@… Thu, 06/11/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Jessica Blake

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Kentucky State Projects Enrollment Plunge After New Law Ryan Quinn Thu, 06/11/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Ryan Quinn

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Tens of Millions of Adults Want to Go to College Sara Weissman Thu, 06/11/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Sara Weissman

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Stop the Nomenclature Nonsense quintina.barne… Thu, 06/11/2026 - 03:00 AM Say what you mean—about credits, supports, pathways, timelines and costs—and mobility, affordability, licensure and workforce connection will finally move in the…

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Canvas Crashes—Paper Not So Much Elizabeth Redden Thu, 06/11/2026 - 03:00 AM I asked my students what they thought of Canvas after the great crash of spring 2026. Byline(s) Peter Laufer

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How One College Is Rethinking Free Tuition Joshua.Bay Thu, 06/11/2026 - 03:00 AM Austin Community College pairs free tuition with wraparound supports like childcare and food access, contributing to higher enrollment and improved completion…

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DOJ Finds That UC Davis Medical School Considers Race in Admissions jessica.blake@… Thu, 06/11/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Jessica Blake

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The Key Podcast: Accreditation, the Pell Shortfall and Grant Funding sara.custer@in… Thu, 06/11/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) IHE Staff

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The ‘commander’s intent’ and science sara.custer@in… Thu, 06/11/2026 - 03:00 AM Proposed changes to the federal grant guidance could let political appointees override scientific peer review. The implications for American research are…

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Are Waitlists Getting Bigger? Johanna Alonso Thu, 06/11/2026 - 03:00 AM New data from Niche aims to illuminate how many students were waitlisted this year, how many were admitted, and how many actually switched from where they’d put a…

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8 University of Michigan–Affiliated Protesters Indicted jessica.blake@… Thu, 06/11/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Jessica Blake

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Kentucky State Projects Enrollment Plunge After New Law Ryan Quinn Thu, 06/11/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Ryan Quinn

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Tens of Millions of Adults Want to Go to College Sara Weissman Thu, 06/11/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Sara Weissman

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Stop the Nomenclature Nonsense quintina.barne… Thu, 06/11/2026 - 03:00 AM Say what you mean—about credits, supports, pathways, timelines and costs—and mobility, affordability, licensure and workforce connection will finally move in the…

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Canvas Crashes—Paper Not So Much Elizabeth Redden Thu, 06/11/2026 - 03:00 AM I asked my students what they thought of Canvas after the great crash of spring 2026. Byline(s) Peter Laufer

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Cited Professors Say the Vanderbilt Report Misrepresents Their Work Emma Whitford Wed, 06/10/2026 - 07:00 PM The report on the state of humanities scholarship has generated a lot of debate in academic circles and received backlash from the…

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Cited Professors Say the Vanderbilt Report Misrepresents Their Work Emma Whitford Wed, 06/10/2026 - 07:00 PM The report on the state of humanities scholarship has generated a lot of debate in academic circles and received backlash from the…

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Florida Votes to Hire Bell as President Josh Moody Wed, 06/10/2026 - 06:00 PM Criticism of DEI practices at his last stop raised questions about Stuart Bell’s candidacy for the University of Florida job. UF’s board defied critics, but the…

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Florida Votes to Hire Bell as President Josh Moody Wed, 06/10/2026 - 06:00 PM Criticism of DEI practices at his last stop raised questions about Stuart Bell’s candidacy for the University of Florida job. UF’s board defied critics, but the…

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The World Cup Comes to Campus jessica.blake@… Wed, 06/10/2026 - 03:00 AM At least 12 colleges and universities from coast to coast will host international players as they prepare to compete on soccer’s biggest stage. Byline(s) Jessica Blake

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DOJ Investigates CUNY’s Black Male Initiative Katherine Knott Wed, 06/10/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Katherine Knott

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‘All or Nothing’ Approach to AI ‘Risks Shutting Down Innovation’ Susan H. Greenberg Wed, 06/10/2026 - 03:00 AM The head of learning initiatives for Google Deepmind says debates about use of new technologies should focus on how to embrace…

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Texas Judge Rules Against NCAA in Betting Case kathryn.palmer… Wed, 06/10/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Kathryn Palmer

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CUNY Launches LGBTQ+ Institute Joshua.Bay Wed, 06/10/2026 - 03:00 AM As some colleges and universities scale back Pride displays, a new institute strengthens support for LGBTQ+ students, preserves queer history and funds systemwide…

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Firing Fallout at New Mexico Highlands Josh Moody Wed, 06/10/2026 - 03:00 AM After pushing out the president who alleged financial impropriety by the board, New Mexico Highlands University is facing state scrutiny and a special audit over…

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Reaching Young Black Men Through a Sense of Belonging Susan H. Greenberg Wed, 06/10/2026 - 03:00 AM Across demographic groups, Black boys are the least likely to attend college and earn a degree. Institutions are using new and established…

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AAUP Investigating Academic Freedom, Shared Governance Across Texas Colleges Ryan Quinn Wed, 06/10/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Ryan Quinn

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Tech Future Promotes Continuing Professional Education jdimaggio@upcea.edu Wed, 06/10/2026 - 03:00 AM Do you recall when continuing professional education was considered outside the mainstream of the higher education hierarchy, often…

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The Real Mission of Higher Education Is Hiding in Plain Sight johnw@mcsweeneys.net Wed, 06/10/2026 - 03:00 AM A guest post laying out a path forward for all institutions. Byline(s) John Warner

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The World Cup Comes to Campus jessica.blake@… Wed, 06/10/2026 - 03:00 AM At least 12 colleges and universities from coast to coast will host international players as they prepare to compete on soccer’s biggest stage. Byline(s) Jessica Blake

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DOJ Investigates CUNY’s Black Male Initiative Katherine Knott Wed, 06/10/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Katherine Knott

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‘All or Nothing’ Approach to AI ‘Risks Shutting Down Innovation’ Susan H. Greenberg Wed, 06/10/2026 - 03:00 AM The head of learning initiatives for Google Deepmind says debates about use of new technologies should focus on how to embrace…

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Texas Judge Rules Against NCAA in Betting Case kathryn.palmer… Wed, 06/10/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Kathryn Palmer

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CUNY Launches LGBTQ+ Institute Joshua.Bay Wed, 06/10/2026 - 03:00 AM As some colleges and universities scale back Pride displays, a new institute strengthens support for LGBTQ+ students, preserves queer history and funds systemwide…

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Firing Fallout at New Mexico Highlands Josh Moody Wed, 06/10/2026 - 03:00 AM After pushing out the president who alleged financial impropriety by the board, New Mexico Highlands University is facing state scrutiny and a special audit over…

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Reaching Young Black Men Through a Sense of Belonging Susan H. Greenberg Wed, 06/10/2026 - 03:00 AM Across demographic groups, Black boys are the least likely to attend college and earn a degree. Institutions are using new and established…

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AAUP Investigating Academic Freedom, Shared Governance Across Texas Colleges Ryan Quinn Wed, 06/10/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Ryan Quinn

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Tech Future Promotes Continuing Professional Education jdimaggio@upcea.edu Wed, 06/10/2026 - 03:00 AM Do you recall when continuing professional education was considered outside the mainstream of the higher education hierarchy, often…

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The Real Mission of Higher Education Is Hiding in Plain Sight johnw@mcsweeneys.net Wed, 06/10/2026 - 03:00 AM A guest post laying out a path forward for all institutions. Byline(s) John Warner

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More Medical Schools, Examiners Embrace RFK Jr.’s Nutrition Push kathryn.palmer… Tue, 06/09/2026 - 03:00 AM At a news conference Monday, Kennedy insisted that the nutrition education pledges were voluntary and that there “was no coercion…

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Professor Put on Leave for Assigning Case Study That Mentions Palestinians Emma Whitford Tue, 06/09/2026 - 03:00 AM The provost claims that the professor’s actions “threaten immediate harm” to students or the School of the Art Institute of…

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Federal Judge Tosses Out $100K H-1B Fee Johanna Alonso Tue, 06/09/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Johanna Alonso

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How Do Community Colleges Produce More Credentials of Value? Sara Weissman Tue, 06/09/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Sara Weissman

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University Builds Path for Student Inventors Joshua.Bay Tue, 06/09/2026 - 03:00 AM The University of New Haven will offer tuition-free degrees and start-up support to help young innovators bring their inventions to market. Byline(s) Joshua…

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No One Is Coming to Save Us Sara Brady Tue, 06/09/2026 - 03:00 AM The realization can either break you or liberate you. Byline(s) Dominique J. Baker

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Academic Authoritarianism in a New Attack on Humanities Scholars Sara Brady Tue, 06/09/2026 - 03:00 AM There is virtually no evidence offered in the report for its sweeping conclusions about the entirety of the humanities. Byline(s) John…

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Colleges Backtrack on Pride Month Josh Moody Tue, 06/09/2026 - 03:00 AM While many colleges are still celebrating Pride Month, a small number have deleted related social media posts, dropped out of local events and stopped flying the…

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Following Law, Louisiana Colleges Post Ten Commandments in Classrooms Ryan Quinn Tue, 06/09/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Ryan Quinn

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Students Remain Higher Ed’s Cybersecurity Weak Link colleen.flaherty Tue, 06/09/2026 - 03:00 AM College technology leaders generally feel good about the cybersecurity training they provide employees. Students? Not so much. Experts say this…

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More Medical Schools, Examiners Embrace RFK Jr.’s Nutrition Push kathryn.palmer… Tue, 06/09/2026 - 03:00 AM At a news conference Monday, Kennedy insisted that the nutrition education pledges were voluntary and that there “was no coercion…

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Professor Put on Leave for Assigning Case Study That Mentions Palestinians Emma Whitford Tue, 06/09/2026 - 03:00 AM The provost claims that the professor’s actions “threaten immediate harm” to students or the School of the Art Institute of…

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Federal Judge Tosses Out $100K H-1B Fee Johanna Alonso Tue, 06/09/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Johanna Alonso

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How Do Community Colleges Produce More Credentials of Value? Sara Weissman Tue, 06/09/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Sara Weissman

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University Builds Path for Student Inventors Joshua.Bay Tue, 06/09/2026 - 03:00 AM The University of New Haven will offer tuition-free degrees and start-up support to help young innovators bring their inventions to market. Byline(s) Joshua…

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No One Is Coming to Save Us Sara Brady Tue, 06/09/2026 - 03:00 AM The realization can either break you or liberate you. Byline(s) Dominique J. Baker

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Academic Authoritarianism in a New Attack on Humanities Scholars Sara Brady Tue, 06/09/2026 - 03:00 AM There is virtually no evidence offered in the report for its sweeping conclusions about the entirety of the humanities. Byline(s) John…

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Colleges Backtrack on Pride Month Josh Moody Tue, 06/09/2026 - 03:00 AM While many colleges are still celebrating Pride Month, a small number have deleted related social media posts, dropped out of local events and stopped flying the…

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Following Law, Louisiana Colleges Post Ten Commandments in Classrooms Ryan Quinn Tue, 06/09/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Ryan Quinn

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Students Remain Higher Ed’s Cybersecurity Weak Link colleen.flaherty Tue, 06/09/2026 - 03:00 AM College technology leaders generally feel good about the cybersecurity training they provide employees. Students? Not so much. Experts say this…

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A Study Isn’t “Worthless” Because It’s Incomplete sara.custer@in… Mon, 06/08/2026 - 05:15 PM A recent FIRE study showing that disciplines have become less ideologically diverse is important, even if they survey is based on a small sample…

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A Study Isn’t “Worthless” Because It’s Incomplete sara.custer@in… Mon, 06/08/2026 - 05:15 PM A recent FIRE study showing that disciplines have become less ideologically diverse is important, even if they survey is based on a small sample…

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Ohio State Settles With Nearly 300 Strauss Victims Katherine Knott Mon, 06/08/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Katherine Knott

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New Mexico Highlands President Dismissed Without Cause Susan H. Greenberg Mon, 06/08/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Susan H. Greenberg

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Police Remove Researchers From Diabetes Conference Susan H. Greenberg Mon, 06/08/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Susan H. Greenberg

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What Do We Know About Who Isn’t Reporting Race on College Applications? Johanna Alonso Mon, 06/08/2026 - 03:00 AM Two admissions cycles into the post–affirmative action landscape, researcher James Murphy is trying to understand the…

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Where First-Generation Students Find Support Joshua.Bay Mon, 06/08/2026 - 03:00 AM Community College Research Center study finds first-gen students draw on family, peers and campus staff for support, but gaps in advising and resource…

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How to Save the Take-Home Essay With Oral Assessments Elizabeth Redden Mon, 06/08/2026 - 03:00 AM Rather than attempt to police AI usage, pair the take-home essay with oral assessments in which students are asked to demonstrate genuine…

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DOJ Investigates 15 More Med Schools, Alleging Race-Based Admissions jessica.blake@… Mon, 06/08/2026 - 03:00 AM The Justice Department has yet to name the latest institutions accused of violating civil rights law in assembling their med…

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New PSLF Rules Break Promise to Borrowers Elizabeth Redden Mon, 06/08/2026 - 03:00 AM Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness should not change across administrations. Byline(s) Daniel A. Collier

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Community Colleges Advocate for NSF Program Amid Upheaval at Agency Sara Weissman Mon, 06/08/2026 - 03:00 AM Two-year colleges are calling for a funding increase for a National Science Foundation workforce program. They worry rapid-fire…

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Ohio State Settles With Nearly 300 Strauss Victims Katherine Knott Mon, 06/08/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Katherine Knott

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New Mexico Highlands President Dismissed Without Cause Susan H. Greenberg Mon, 06/08/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Susan H. Greenberg

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Police Remove Researchers From Diabetes Conference Susan H. Greenberg Mon, 06/08/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Susan H. Greenberg

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What Do We Know About Who Isn’t Reporting Race on College Applications? Johanna Alonso Mon, 06/08/2026 - 03:00 AM Two admissions cycles into the post–affirmative action landscape, researcher James Murphy is trying to understand the…

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Where First-Generation Students Find Support Joshua.Bay Mon, 06/08/2026 - 03:00 AM Community College Research Center study finds first-gen students draw on family, peers and campus staff for support, but gaps in advising and resource…

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How to Save the Take-Home Essay With Oral Assessments Elizabeth Redden Mon, 06/08/2026 - 03:00 AM Rather than attempt to police AI usage, pair the take-home essay with oral assessments in which students are asked to demonstrate genuine…

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DOJ Investigates 15 More Med Schools, Alleging Race-Based Admissions jessica.blake@… Mon, 06/08/2026 - 03:00 AM The Justice Department has yet to name the latest institutions accused of violating civil rights law in assembling their med…

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New PSLF Rules Break Promise to Borrowers Elizabeth Redden Mon, 06/08/2026 - 03:00 AM Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness should not change across administrations. Byline(s) Daniel A. Collier

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Community Colleges Advocate for NSF Program Amid Upheaval at Agency Sara Weissman Mon, 06/08/2026 - 03:00 AM Two-year colleges are calling for a funding increase for a National Science Foundation workforce program. They worry rapid-fire…

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Auburn Board Takes Full Curricular Control, Dissolves Faculty Senate Emma Whitford Fri, 06/05/2026 - 03:50 PM The policies mirror the directives laid out in HB 580, which doesn’t take effect until October and doesn’t apply to the…

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Auburn Board Takes Full Curricular Control, Dissolves Faculty Senate Emma Whitford Fri, 06/05/2026 - 03:50 PM The policies mirror the directives laid out in HB 580, which doesn’t take effect until October and doesn’t apply to the…

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To Fund Pell, House Appropriators Suggest Ending Subsidized Loans Ryan Quinn Fri, 06/05/2026 - 03:00 AM The legislation would also slash funding for Work-Study and other programs, but wouldn’t implement President Trump’s call to cut the…

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After RIFs, ED Turns to Contractor to Hire New Civil Rights Attorneys jessica.blake@… Fri, 06/05/2026 - 03:00 AM The original reduction in force has since been rescinded, but not all attorneys took ED up on the offer to return to work.…

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From Classroom to Formula 1 Joshua.Bay Fri, 06/05/2026 - 03:00 AM At Jacksonville University, hands-on learning and faculty mentorship helped one engineering student reach a Cadillac Formula 1 internship and build a Formula SAE program for…

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Microcredentials Give Grads Edge in Tough Job Market kathryn.palmer… Fri, 06/05/2026 - 03:00 AM While not all are of equal value, a new survey from Coursera found that the vast majority of employers are inclined to offer higher starting…

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DOJ to Investigate Arizona State After Secret Recordings Johanna Alonso Fri, 06/05/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Johanna Alonso

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Backlash Mounts Against Michigan State Board Josh Moody Fri, 06/05/2026 - 03:00 AM When Michigan State’s president resigned, he blamed trustees and they faulted one another. Now frustrated state lawmakers want to overhaul the board amid…

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Federal Judge Ends In-State Tuition for Noncitizens in Nebraska Sara Weissman Fri, 06/05/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Sara Weissman

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U of Tennessee, Virginia Tech Receive Historic Gifts Susan H. Greenberg Fri, 06/05/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Susan H. Greenberg

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Iowa Undergrads Will Have to Take History Courses Picked by Civics Centers Ryan Quinn Fri, 06/05/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Ryan Quinn

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I (Mostly) Quit the LMS johnw@mcsweeneys.net Fri, 06/05/2026 - 03:00 AM When I started treating the LMS with intention, its limited utility for my course became increasingly apparent. Byline(s) John Warner

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To Fund Pell, House Appropriators Suggest Ending Subsidized Loans Ryan Quinn Fri, 06/05/2026 - 03:00 AM The legislation would also slash funding for Work-Study and other programs, but wouldn’t implement President Trump’s call to cut the…

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After RIFs, ED Turns to Contractor to Hire New Civil Rights Attorneys jessica.blake@… Fri, 06/05/2026 - 03:00 AM The original reduction in force has since been rescinded, but not all attorneys took ED up on the offer to return to work.…

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From Classroom to Formula 1 Joshua.Bay Fri, 06/05/2026 - 03:00 AM At Jacksonville University, hands-on learning and faculty mentorship helped one engineering student reach a Cadillac Formula 1 internship and build a Formula SAE program for…

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Microcredentials Give Grads Edge in Tough Job Market kathryn.palmer… Fri, 06/05/2026 - 03:00 AM While not all are of equal value, a new survey from Coursera found that the vast majority of employers are inclined to offer higher starting…

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DOJ to Investigate Arizona State After Secret Recordings Johanna Alonso Fri, 06/05/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Johanna Alonso

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Backlash Mounts Against Michigan State Board Josh Moody Fri, 06/05/2026 - 03:00 AM When Michigan State’s president resigned, he blamed trustees and they faulted one another. Now frustrated state lawmakers want to overhaul the board amid…

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Federal Judge Ends In-State Tuition for Noncitizens in Nebraska Sara Weissman Fri, 06/05/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Sara Weissman

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U of Tennessee, Virginia Tech Receive Historic Gifts Susan H. Greenberg Fri, 06/05/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Susan H. Greenberg

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Iowa Undergrads Will Have to Take History Courses Picked by Civics Centers Ryan Quinn Fri, 06/05/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Ryan Quinn

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I (Mostly) Quit the LMS johnw@mcsweeneys.net Fri, 06/05/2026 - 03:00 AM When I started treating the LMS with intention, its limited utility for my course became increasingly apparent. Byline(s) John Warner

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Bari Weiss and Cancel Culture Sara Brady Thu, 06/04/2026 - 03:00 AM Now that she’s the boss, Weiss has complete power to impose her safetyism on an entire news organization. Byline(s) John K. Wilson

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The Long Game of Higher Ed Mergers sara.custer@in… Thu, 06/04/2026 - 03:00 AM More leaders are considering mergers as a growth strategy. Two leaders who pulled them off share what nobody told them going in. Byline(s) Sara Custer

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College Presidents Navigate ‘Ultra-Politicization’ kathryn.palmer… Thu, 06/04/2026 - 03:00 AM College leaders need to invest in relationships with faculty to spur innovation, one current president said at a panel this week. Byline(s)…

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$50M TRIO Grants? ED Gives States a Leg Up in College Access Program Ryan Quinn Thu, 06/04/2026 - 03:00 AM The Trump administration is preferencing state agencies in some grant competitions for the college access program, and past winners…

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Can Colleges Actually Build Student Well-Being? Joshua.Bay Thu, 06/04/2026 - 03:00 AM In this week’s Voices of Student Success episode, NYU’s Zoe Ragouzeos explains how campuses can move beyond counseling centers to embed student…

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Ohio State Prof Accused of Tackling Journalist Should Be Fired, Committee Says Emma Whitford Thu, 06/04/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Emma Whitford

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Moore College of Art & Design to Go Coed Josh Moody Thu, 06/04/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Josh Moody

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3 Takeaways From Spring Enrollment Data Johanna Alonso Thu, 06/04/2026 - 03:00 AM Building on data from the fall, spring enrollment numbers show declines in master’s program candidates and highlight a split in community college enrollment.…

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Sydney’s Female-Only Recruitment ‘Drew Better Applications’ Susan H. Greenberg Thu, 06/04/2026 - 03:00 AM The dedicated round “made me more comfortable being ambitious,” said a Cambridge engineer—one of 600 applicants from more than 40…

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UW Investigates Animal Advocacy Student Group Amid Breeding Facility Raids Emma Whitford Thu, 06/04/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Emma Whitford