Is the political climate driving students to larger colleges?

Recent survey findings explore whether the political climate is impacting college selection, including the size of institution they want to attend.

Former Indian River State College CFO files whistleblower retaliation, defamation suit

Marvin Pyles alleged he was unfairly terminated after uncovering millions in financial mismanagement. He is seeking reinstatement and backpay.

Ohio State picks new president after Ted Carter’s abrupt departure

University trustees unanimously appointed the public institution's provost as its permanent leader, forgoing an interim president or a prolonged search process.

Black students are the fastest growing demographic for Common App

Data suggests "no meaningful deviations" from previous trends after the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 decision ending race-conscious admissions.

3 insights into the 17-state lawsuit over admissions data requirements

A coalition of attorneys general sued the U.S. Department of Education over its effort to collect applicant and student data broken down by race and sex. 

Virginia lawmakers weigh changes to academic freedom, governing boards

Both chambers of the statehouse have passed versions of a bill designed to strengthen shared governance. Now, they need to agree on the details.

Trump’s anti-DEI orders stand for now, but future challenges can’t be ruled out

Experts say the White House is emboldened to act “aggressively,” making it important for employers to audit their diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

Portland Community College faculty and staff unions go on strike

The public institution went remote on Wednesday as unions issued a work-stoppage to win stronger pay increases for employees.

Cal State sues Trump administration over Title IX funding threats

The administration is threatening San José State University's funding over a transgender student-athlete's previous participation in women's sports.

Portland State University could close 3 departments, trim over a dozen others

The public institution is grappling with a $35 million budget hole, but some faculty criticized the plan for cuts as “hasty and unimaginative.”

GSA plan would ban DEI for all federal funding recipients — including colleges

The General Services Administration proposal comes after a similar policy from the U.S. Department of Education was blocked in courts.

Ohio State University president resigns over ‘inappropriate relationship’

Ted Carter abruptly stepped down from the public flagship this weekend and said Monday he had allowed "inappropriate access to Ohio State leadership.”

University of Wyoming must review programs and staffing for possible cuts

The public institution came out of a cut-hungry legislative session with its funding intact, but it now has a state mandate to look for reductions.

Indiana public colleges must soon accept this alternative to the SAT and ACT

The state's public colleges will be required to accept the Classic Learning Test, a conservative darling, in their admissions beginning in July.

Public comment period for Workforce Pell regulations opens

The U.S. Department of Education issued its proposed rule to govern the expansion of Pell Grants to programs as short as eight weeks. 

Key federal education data collections under review in IES overhaul

An internal document recommended "six big shifts" for the Institute for Education Sciences, which was gutted by layoffs a year ago.

Public colleges could face pressure amid state budget woes, Fitch says

Republican-led federal cuts and a shaky economy could set up competition for funds — and historically, higher education gets cut first in tough times.

The New School to shrink workforce by 7% — with more cuts to come

The private New York institution is facing deficits of tens of millions of dollars and declining enrollment.

Oregon lawmakers move to review public colleges, explore restructuring

They passed a bill that would mandate a study of the state’s institutions to recommend ways to put them on better financial footing. 

McMahon: Education Department shutdown is still the goal

Despite legal challenges to the agency’s layoffs, the secretary said she sees progress with several Trump administration priorities.

Florida bill seeks further limit on out-of-state enrollment at top universities

The state’s House passed a measure that would cap nonresident students to no more than 5% of first-time, full-time fall enrollment at certain institutions. 

Lawmakers mull $15M in emergency funding for Southern Oregon University

The proposal comes as the public institution wrestles with dwindling cash reserves and a potentially dangerous shortfall by next year.

Education Department urged to broaden ‘professional’ student definition

Professional students will be able to borrow $100,000 more than other graduate students, but a proposed rule would exclude certain fields from the higher cap. 

USC, Southwest Minnesota State elevate interim leaders to permanent spots

From West Virginia to California, February brought a wave of colleges appointing new presidents.

Indiana governor signs law to cut ‘low earning’ college degrees

Republican Gov. Mike Braun's signature on Thursday likely sets up further cuts to his state's higher education offerings.

Updated March 6, 2026