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Baltimore’s New Leader Eyes Math Proficiency as a Catalyst for Higher Ed Success

Jermaine Dawson’s focus on foundational numeracy could be the key to reducing remediation rates and ensuring more students are actually prepared for the rigors of a college degree.

Trump Administration Proposes New 'Earnings Premium' Accountability System

Under the newly proposed accountability system, undergraduate programs must demonstrate clear economic value to remain eligible for Pell Grants and federal loans. Public comments on the draft are open through May 20.

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College Enrollment Rises for First Time Since 2012, But Per-Student Funding Hits a Wall

While state and local appropriations hit a record $130.7 billion in 2025, a 3.6% surge in enrollment has stretched resources thin. For the first time since 2012, per-student funding is on the decline — signaling a shift toward fiscal volatility just as institutions prepare to face a demographic cliff.

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Ohio Cuts 90 Degree Programs as States Target 'Low-Value' Credentials

Ohio’s cuts come at a time when colleges and universities across the country are under increased pressure to prove that their programs are paying off for graduates.

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Judge Extends Reprieve for Private Colleges in Fight Over Trump’s Race-Reporting Mandate

The schools were initially required to submit the data by March 18. The new deadline is April 24.

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Faculty Unions Challenge Vermont State University's Spending Priorities

A March 2026 letter from faculty and staff union leaders notes that while their full-time staff positions have decreased by 115 positions and unionized faculty positions have decreased by 70 positions, non-union, full-time upper-level administrative positions have grown by 41 percent, or 38 positions.

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The Redirect Ruse: How the Trump Administration Swapped Student Access for One-Time Institutional Checks to HBCUs

While the Trump administration has touted a historic 48% increase in federal funding for HBCUs in 2025, changes to financial aid policies, including new Parent PLUS loan limits, will disproportionately impact these institutions on the backend.

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University of Wisconsin Board of Regents Votes Unanimously to Fire President Jay Rothman

Republican lawmakers called the firing a "partisan hatchet job" and a "retribution" for Rothman’s past compromise with the GOP to axe DEI on campus to preserve state funding.

The Compliance Trap: Boston University and the High Cost of Institutional Neutrality

Boston University President Melissa Gilliam says she is “deeply sorry” for forcing the removal of LGBTQ+ pride flags from campus.

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Higher Ed Leaders Caught in the Crossfire of New Title IX Mandates

Institutions in states with shield laws for LGBTQ+ students are now facing a direct legal conflict with ED’s narrowed definition of sex discrimination, as leaders continue to try to balance student safety with federal guidance.

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Judge Halts Trump Administration’s ‘Chaotic’ Higher Ed Data Mandate on Race Reporting

In his ruling, U.S. District Court Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV said that while the federal government likely has the legal authority to collect admissions data on applicants' race, the specific rollout was "rushed and chaotic."

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Education Stakeholders Respond to Trump Administration’s 2027 Budget Request

The Trump Administration is requesting $76.5 billion in discretionary budget authority for the Department of Education for 2027, a $2.3 billion or 2.9% reduction from 2026 Department of Education spending levels.

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