Jatika HudsonLeadership & PolicyStates Face New Pressure as Federal Education Role ShrinksAs federal officials push to return education authority to the states, critics warn that funding gaps and uneven accountability could deepen disparities for students nationwide.September 4, 2026InstitutionsWhy Top Colleges Are Reversing Course on Test-Optional AdmissionsAfter years of test-optional policies, elite universities are reinstating standardized testing as concerns grow over college readiness and student success.September 2, 2026Faculty & StaffSecond Chances in the Classroom: How Alternative Grading Supports GrowthBy allowing reattempts and emphasizing feedback, alternative grading aims to reduce anxiety and keep students focused on progress rather than perfection.September 1, 2026StudentsAs Standards Fall, Students Pay the PriceAs more states embrace alternative testing and lowered graduation requirements, rising diploma rates may be hiding a deeper crisis in student readiness.August 31, 2026Leadership & PolicyDream Act Rollbacks Spark Fight Over Tuition, Opportunity, and ImmigrationAdvocacy groups, colleges, and students are challenging court decisions that could make college unaffordable for thousands of undocumented students.August 27, 2026InstitutionsSmall Colleges Face a Big ReckoningWith dozens of institutions closing in recent years, students, faculty, and surrounding communities are feeling the consequences of higher education’s financial and enrollment strain.August 27, 2026InstitutionsFrom Campus to Content Creation: Colleges Embrace the Influencer EconomyA growing number of colleges are treating content creation as a professional skill, offering courses and majors that teach students how to build audiences, manage platforms and navigate contracts.August 25, 2026Faculty & StaffLawsuit Challenges Texas Higher Ed Policies Limiting DEI-Related TeachingA federal lawsuit backed by the ACLU argues that policies restricting certain books, courses and classroom conversations are silencing professors and narrowing student learning.August 18, 2026HBCUsFormer HBCU Presidents Reflect on Leadership, Legacy and CommunityThe lasting impact of HBCUs, former presidents say, comes from more than academics—it’s the culture of encouragement, belonging, and purpose that transforms students’ lives.August 14, 2026From the MagazineThe Higher Education Leadership Foundation and CAU's Executive Leadership Institute Are Building a Playbook from Inside the CommunityFrom fundraiser and strategist to mentor and community advocate, HBCU presidents rely on targeted leadership training to meet the unique demands of their positions.August 7, 2026Page 1 of 3Next Page
