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.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 27, 2025

Harvard University devotes $250M to sustain research hit by federal cuts

The institution’s leaders said they have received multiple grant terminations since the Trump administration froze over $2.2 billion of its federal funding.

By Laura Spitalniak • May 16, 2025

University of Arizona has balanced budget in sight after massive deficits

A preliminary budget plan for fiscal 2026 would cut 3.2% across the board, with the largest reductions hitting administration and university support.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 9, 2025

Indiana governor sued by state ACLU over university board control

The lawsuit takes aim at last-minute provisions added to the state’s budget that allow Gov. Mike Braun to appoint all nine Indiana University trustees.

By Laura Spitalniak • May 8, 2025

[Podcast] EdTech Evolution

Explore how digital tools are transforming accessibility and engagement in today’s evolving higher ed landscape.

By Higher Ed Dive's studioID • May 6, 2025

Undergraduate research thrives through faculty collaborations

Intentionally building strategies for interdisciplinary research benefits both students and faculty.

April 14, 2025

Scholar warns of chilling speech in higher ed after NYU canceled her presentation

A prominent physician said university administrators nixed the event over concerns some material might be considered antisemitic and anti-government.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 2, 2025

Northwestern University touts decline in antisemitic harassment amid lawmaker scrutiny

The high-profile institution highlighted its efforts shortly after the Trump administration said it opened a probe over antisemitism concerns.

By Laura Spitalniak • April 1, 2025

Columbia interim president is out after less than 8 months

Taking over for Katrina Armstrong is board of trustees co-chair Claire Shipman after the university was targeted by the Trump administration.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 31, 2025

University of Pennsylvania ordered to stop work on $175M in federal contracts

The Trump administration pulled research funding over the president’s mandate on transgender athletes — even though Penn says it is complying.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 26, 2025

Trump administration launches review of Columbia University’s grants and contracts

The Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism is probing the institution’s funding over allegations it hasn’t protected Jewish students from harassment. 

By Natalie Schwartz • March 4, 2025

McMahon confirmed as education secretary

Linda McMahon says she will end federal bureaucracy at the U.S. Department of Education but did not commit to closing the agency.

By Kara Arundel • March 3, 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

Polarization is battering campuses. Here is how college leaders are fighting back.

College presidents discussed strategies for constructive debate at the American Association of Colleges and Universities′ annual conference.

By Laura Spitalniak • Jan. 27, 2025

Fostering campus dialogue doesn’t start with silence

If college leaders fail to address key public events, they leave room for outside voices to fill the vacuum, argues one college president.

By James Birge • Jan. 27, 2025

Hampshire College president to depart after yearslong turnaround push

Ed Wingenbach is set to take the helm of the American College of Greece after leading the Massachusetts nonprofit back from the brink.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 22, 2025

UT Austin president departing for Southern Methodist University

Jay Hartzell has served as the Texas public university’s leader since 2020 and joined its faculty in 2001.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 8, 2025

State AG looks to halt $1.9M payment to Western New Mexico University president

Joseph Shepard resigned amid scrutiny over his spending of university money. The attorney general called his severance package “a gross misuse of funds.”

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 7, 2025

Top regents at Western New Mexico University depart amid state scrutiny

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham called for the entire board to resign after a state audit found "a concerning lack of compliance" with university spending policies.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 6, 2025

How NACUBO is helping colleges navigate choppy financial waters

Top leaders of the National Association of College and University Business Officers share how they hope to reenvision the role of college executives.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 6, 2025

Audit sheds light on state-issued credit card misuse in the Connecticut college system

Chancellor Terrence Cheng showed poor judgment when using an institutional credit card to make purchases but didn't violate system policy, the audit found.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 19, 2024

Inside University of the District of Columbia’s plan to transform

The historically Black college — Washington's only public university — wants to widen its appeal and raise its profile.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 17, 2024

Why colleges are turning to institutional neutrality

Although higher education experts say these measures can stave off political controversy, they’ve drawn criticism from some scholars and student activists. 

By Lilah Burke • Dec. 3, 2024

Trump names Linda McMahon for education secretary

The president-elect’s pick for head of the U.S. Department of Education has garnered mixed reactions from higher ed leaders and policymakers.

By Kara Arundel • Updated Nov. 20, 2024

Fitch raises outlook for New Jersey City University

After facing a steep fiscal hole in 2022, the institution has made painful cuts under state supervision to stabilize its finances.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 18, 2024