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The Last Class of 18-Year-Olds

As the demographic cliff arrives, some colleges have a plan. Others are waiting for a miracle.

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SC State Caught in Political Firestorm as GOP Threatens $5 Million in Funding

A commencement speaker dispute at South Carolina State University has turned into a fight over $5 million in state funding. The clash highlights broader tensions over campus speech and political power.

South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette was disinvited from South Carolina State University's commencement podium following protests from students. Now the state is threatening to withhold funding.

Leadership & Policy

Skeletal Staff, Dropping Quality: The Struggle to Rebuild the 'Nation’s Report Card' Agency After DOGE Cuts

While a new report commissioned by the Trump administration suggests narrowing the focus of the gutted Institute of Education Sciences, former leadership warns the agency cannot be rebuilt under a proposed 67% budget cut.

Dr. Peggy Carr's six-year term, intended to shield the National Center for Education Statistics commissioner from partisanship, abruptly ended following DOGE recommendations.

What It Really Means to Put Students First in Higher Education

From flexible online programs to universal transfer pathways, higher ed innovators are pulling back the curtain on the policy overhauls required to move beyond the rhetoric and serve students well.

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Historian Warns Trump Policies Risk 'Timed Destruction' of Independent Higher Education

Speaking at the Education Writers Association's annual meeting, UCLA professor Eddie Cole warned that shifts in federal accreditation and grant criteria could leave universities vulnerable to unprecedented political interference.

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Lawsuit Accuses University of Michigan of Using Private Security to Surveil Black, Muslim Student Activist

A sweeping civil rights lawsuit accuses the University of Michigan and its police department of a coordinated campaign of harassment and private surveillance against a prominent student activist, marking an escalation in the nationwide legal fallout over campus protest crackdowns.

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Once a Top Ranked Institution On Social Mobility, Oakland City University Pauses Undergrad Degree Programs

The rural university's decision to suspend undergraduate programs in the wake of financial pressures will surely disrupt the regional higher ed ecosystem.

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Texas American Muslim University Sued By Attorney General Ken Paxton

The state of Texas is seeking $1 million in civil penalties, claiming the institution “repeatedly disregarded Texas law, misrepresented its authority to grant degrees, and risked deceiving students about its legitimacy."

As Federal Aid Shrinks, Community College Bachelor's Degrees Find a New Moment

Affordability pressures, workforce shortages, and shifting federal policy are accelerating an already growing movement to expand four-year options at two-year institutions.

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Leadership & Policy

Labor Unrest, Financial Strain Lead to President’s Exit at Portland Community College

A historic strike, multimillion-dollar budget gaps, and questions over institutional spending set the stage for a leadership shake-up at Portland Community College.

Dr. Adrien Bennings was the first Black female president of Portland Community College, Oregon's largest institution.

Law Schools the Latest Victims in Trump's Anti-DEI Crusade

The American Bar Association may repeal a longstanding diversity and inclusion standard amid concerns it runs afoul of the president's interpretation of the law.

Michelle A. Behnke is president of the American Bar Association.

Fisk is Getting a $400M Data Center. What Could That Mean for Black Nashville?

The project is part of a $1 billion campus overhaul plan and includes renovated residence halls, upgraded classrooms, an arena, and a new student center.

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