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Trump administration to ‘aggressively revoke’ Chinese student visas
Two federal agencies will also increase scrutiny of new visa applications from China and Hong Kong, per Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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Sponsored by CampusESPCollege parents speak out in new survey: Weekly updates, mental health info and more access needed
CampusESP’s latest national survey of 32,000+ college families reveals new expectations — and frustrations — from higher ed’s most overlooked audience.
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16 states sue National Science Foundation over wide-reaching research cuts
The lawsuit takes aim at the agency’s cap on indirect research costs and its mass termination of grants related to diversity, equity and inclusion.
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College composting program turns cafeteria scraps to brown gold
Ohio University processes more than five tons of food waste daily, converting the scraps into compost used to fertilize campus plants or sold to neighbors.
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Q&AHow accreditors are navigating a new, anxious environment under Trump
Officials from the Council for Higher Education Accreditation unpacked the current higher ed landscape, including attacks on diversity initiatives.
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What’s the latest in Harvard University’s battle with the Trump administration?
President Donald Trump has sought to make an example of the Ivy League institution after it rejected the federal government’s unprecedented demands.
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1 in 4 employers say they’ll eliminate degree requirements by year’s end
A majority of polled hiring managers also said their companies look at relevant experience over bachelor’s degrees during hiring decisions.
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Trump administration moves to end Harvard University’s remaining federal contracts
Since mid-April, the federal government has cut off roughly $2.8 billion in multi-year grants and contracts to the Ivy League institution.
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Penn State University’s board greenlights plan to close 7 campuses
A 25-8 vote sets in motion the plan to pare down the university’s commonwealth campuses to 13 after spring 2027.
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Ed tech venture funding market continued to tighten in Q1
Just $410 million in venture capital was invested in the space so far in 2025, furthering a post-pandemic dip.
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How will Trump’s tariff policies impact college students?
Higher prices on essential items like computers, food and transportation could harm low-income students and jeopardize their academic track, experts say.
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Legal defense fund will seek to fill gap left by OCR reduction
Set to launch in the fall, the fund backed by National Center for Youth Law aims to defend students’ rights in court and track civil rights data.
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The reconciliation bill cleared the House. Here’s how it would change higher ed.
Critics worry that the spending package, now headed to the Senate, would have a “historic and negative impact” on college access.
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Trump administration revokes Harvard’s ability to enroll international students
Thousands of foreign students attending Harvard must now "transfer or lose their legal status," according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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‘A shell of itself’: Federal judge pauses efforts to wind down Education Department
Higher education advocates praised the ruling, while the agency promised to immediately challenge the preliminary injunction.
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McMahon defends $12B proposed cut to the Education Department
During a budget hearing, some Republicans indicated support for dismantling the agency, while Democrats panned the proposed cuts.
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Spring enrollment rises 3.2%, with community colleges leading the way
Every type of higher ed institution and most U.S. states saw headcount gains, new data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found.
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Data breach reporting lags in education, study finds
The sector reportedly takes an average of 4.8 months to report attacks — higher than for business, government and healthcare.
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Colleges could be targeted anew under fraud law, DOJ says
The agency created a civil rights initiative to seek out violations of the False Claims Act, which could include diversity initiatives.
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Maryland regents allow furloughs and salary cuts for public universities
The state’s higher education system is facing big funding shortfalls at both the state and federal levels.
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House probe alleges Harvard University has research ties to ‘foreign adversaries’
The inquiry is part of an onslaught of investigations and financial penalties the institution is facing after it rebuked the Trump administration’s demands.
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Federal judge blocks Energy Department’s 15% cap on indirect research costs
Colleges and higher education groups suing the agency are likely to prove the policy violates federal law, U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs ruled.
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Education Department walks back $37.7M fine against Grand Canyon University
Brian Mueller, the university’s president, said the ruling supports that the large Christian institution was “wrongly accused” of misleading doctoral students.
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How campus investments in digital buildings can fund future sustainability projects
Smart building and campus energy management systems helped the Georgia Institute of Technology qualify for a $214,000 utility rebate.
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Over half of hiring managers say recent grads are unprepared for the workforce
“Colleges don’t teach students how to behave in the workplace,” Resume.org’s career coach said in a statement.
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New Jersey City University takes key step to become part of Kean University
The two public institutions signed a letter of intent Thursday outlining a plan that would transform NJCU into “Kean Jersey City.”
