This week in 5 numbers: Court temporarily blocks NIH funding cuts

We’re rounding up recent stories, from a court ruling affecting a new National Institutes of Health policy to an increase in colleges with the coveted R1 status.

By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 14, 2025

Ohio Senate passes bill to ban DEI and faculty strikes at public colleges

The legislation would also establish post-tenure reviews and require all instructors to share their contact information and syllabi publicly.

By Laura Spitalniak • Feb. 13, 2025

Which colleges gained R1 status under the revamped Carnegie Classifications?

Howard University, a historically Black college, gained the coveted designation, as did about three dozen other institutions.

By Lilah Burke • Feb. 13, 2025

$50K threshold for college foreign gift reporting passes House panel

The bill would lower the reporting floor from $250,000 and require a waiver for colleges to enter contracts with “countries of concern” like China and Russia.

By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 13, 2025

The latest roundup of DEI cuts across the country

From liberal arts colleges to massive public flagships, institutions of all kinds are moving to comply with changing federal expectations.

By Laura Spitalniak • Feb. 12, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: Trump bans transgender students from women’s sports

From an order threatening colleges’ federal funding to a shortfall in the Pell Grant program, here are figures from our latest stories.

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 7, 2025

Higher education’s outlook for 2025

We’re rounding up the trends, policy changes and legal shifts that college and university leaders could face in the year ahead. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 31, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: The coming decline of high school graduate numbers

From a look into projected demographic changes to another attack on diversity programs, here are figures from some of our recent stories. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 31, 2025

North Carolina AG’s office raises ‘red flags’ about Saint Augustine’s $70M deal

The concerns could imperil a financial lifeline the historically Black institution needs to prove that it can meet its accreditor’s requirements.

By Laura Spitalniak • Jan. 29, 2025

How Stony Brook University got students off academic probation

Leaders from the public college unveiled the results at the American Association of Colleges and Universities' conference in Washington, D.C.

By Laura Spitalniak • Jan. 23, 2025

Biden administration opened ‘new chapter’ on college financing, Kvaal says

In his final days in office, U.S. Under Secretary of Education James Kvaal touts the Biden administration's track record on student loan reform.

By James Kvaal • Jan. 17, 2025

This week in numbers: Clearinghouse retracts first-year enrollment data

We’re rounding up recent stories, including a methodology mea culpa and billions of dollars in discharged loan debt.

By Laura Spitalniak • Jan. 17, 2025

DOL allows employers to self-correct 401(k) errors

Beginning March 17, employers may remedy delays in sending participant contributions to retirement plans.

By Kate Tornone • Jan. 17, 2025

Federal judge dismisses lawsuit challenging McNair program’s race-based criteria

The Trump appointee said the plaintiffs didn’t have standing to sue, though he left room for them to refile their complaint. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 16, 2025

Florida bill would block undocumented students from selective public colleges

The proposal comes the day after Gov. Ron DeSantis called for a special legislative session focused on implementing tougher immigration policies.

By Laura Spitalniak • Jan. 15, 2025

New York governor pursues free community college program for adult students

If passed by the Legislature, New York residents ages 25 to 55 could study for free if they enroll in certain high-demand programs.

By Laura Spitalniak • Jan. 15, 2025

One-third of faculty report recent declines in academic freedom, survey finds

The results show an “alarming erosion” of faculty rights, according to the head of the American Association of Colleges and Universities.

By Laura Spitalniak • Jan. 10, 2025

Indiana University faces call for defunding over ties to Kinsey Institute

The state’s comptroller and two state lawmakers are scheduled to speak at an event calling for the General Assembly to strip the institution of state funds.

By Natalie Schwartz • Updated Jan. 13, 2025

This week in numbers: Gannon and Ursuline finalize plans to combine

We’re rounding up recent stories, from further consolidation in the higher education sector to a controversial severance payment for an outgoing leader. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 10, 2025

6 higher education trends to watch in 2025

College leaders will likely grapple with budgetary strains, federal policy shifts and continued enrollment challenges in the year ahead.

By Natalie Schwartz , Laura Spitalniak , Ben Unglesbee • Updated Jan. 14, 2025

Sodexo plans nearly 100 tech-forward campus convenience stores

“Food Hive” locations can feature cashless payment options and an assortment of goods from local businesses.

By Jessica Loder • Jan. 9, 2025

Dartmouth basketball players withdraw labor union bid

The decision may be connected to the incoming Trump administration, which is unlikely to back the athletes’ union petition, one attorney wrote.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 7, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: The rise in AI education

We’re rounding up our top stories of the week, from the colleges pivoting to artificial intelligence to the death of an influential education policymaker.

By Laura Spitalniak • Jan. 3, 2025

Why more colleges are embracing AI offerings

College officials are hoping to teach valuable skills and attract students, but investing in artificial intelligence can be expensive.

By Lilah Burke • Jan. 2, 2025

Jimmy Carter, who oversaw the Education Department’s creation, dies at age 100

Before a private interment in Plains, Georgia, there will be public observances in Atlanta and Washington, D.C., according to The Carter Center.

By Kara Arundel • Dec. 29, 2024