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Spring enrollment ticks up 1% — but graduate headcounts take a hit
The increase in students wasn’t felt evenly across the higher education sector, according to data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
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Texas Tech instruction rules spurred widespread course changes
Nearly half of polled professors said they changed class materials on their own in response to memos limiting teaching about race, sex and gender.
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Physical security measures, renovation backlogs, sustainability and financing all come into play when the spotlight turns to college and university campuses.
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Hampshire College may close earlier than planned
The private Massachusetts institution’s revenue projections are coming up short, meaning it might not be able to teach its final term planned for the fall.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 1, 2026 -
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Tuition discount rate reaches 57% for private nonprofits, NACUBO says
Price cuts are getting even deeper for first-year undergraduates, while net tuition revenue has fallen, according to the organization.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 1, 2026 -
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How can states encourage students to fill out the FAFSA?
States are adopting policies that mandate students to fill out the form, but experts say these efforts should come with funding and personnel.
By Jamaal Abdul-Alim • May 27, 2026 -
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Sponsored by The University of MiamiFrom AI agents to holographic patients: The future of nursing education is happening at The University of Miami
How is AI being integrated into nursing education? Just look at the University of Miami.
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Entry-level productivity expectations have increased due to AI, report says
Nearly a third of HR professionals told D2L they’re hiring fewer early career workers and using artificial intelligence to fill in the gaps.
By Lara Ewen • May 21, 2026 -
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FAFSA completion rate for class of 2026 highest on record
After the rocky rollout of a new form a little over two years ago, the simplified version is bearing fruit, according to the National College Attainment Network.
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Deep DiveHow can colleges teach students to have challenging conversations?
As some institutions try to clamp down on classroom discussion, others are providing students with skills to discuss difficult subjects with their classmates.
By Danielle McLean • Updated May 18, 2026 -
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Sponsored by Elon UniversityIn an AI-driven world, the most important skills are still human
As artificial intelligence grows, the real question is how to develop essential skills to thrive in the new information environment.
By Eric Townsend • May 11, 2026 -
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OpinionWhy NYU and SUNY are teaming up to measure higher ed reforms
The joint Higher Education Design Lab will test initiatives against real student outcomes and generate evidence about what works, what doesn’t and why.
By Linda G. Mills and John B. King Jr. • May 7, 2026 -
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Smith College faces Title IX probe over policy of admitting trans students
The U.S. Department of Education is taking aim at the decade-old policy at the women’s college following a civil rights complaint from a conservative group.
By Laura Spitalniak • May 5, 2026 -
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DOJ revives fight against Minnesota’s in-state tuition for undocumented students
The Trump administration is taking its lawsuit against the Democrat-led state to the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
By Laura Spitalniak • May 5, 2026 -
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67% of high school graduates opting against college cite cost-of-living concerns, poll finds
New survey data from EAB suggests “a growing emphasis on immediate economic needs,” a report from the consultancy said.
By Laura Spitalniak • May 1, 2026 -
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Education Department finalizes rule tightening federal student lending
The agency kept a contested definition of “professional” student that excludes fields like graduate nursing and physical therapy from higher loan caps.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 30, 2026 -
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ABA settles claim alleging diversity scholarship fund harmed White students
The American Bar Association said the agreement preserves its “unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive and trusted justice system.”
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Students sue Brown University, say lax building security enabled shooting
The institution had no access control in a building in which a former student opened fire, killing two and injuring nine, lawsuits allege.
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Recent grads are settling for jobs they plan to leave, research shows
As the job market gets tighter, more people say they entered the workforce using any available foothold rather than waiting for their dream job.
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Nebraska joins DOJ effort to end in-state tuition for undocumented students
The Republican-led state could become the fourth to side with the Trump administration in court to successfully roll back these benefits.
By Natalie Schwartz • April 22, 2026 -
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ASU+GSV '26AI is remaking the workforce. How can colleges ensure students thrive?
Skills training and public-private partnerships are key in a rapidly changing job landscape, higher ed leaders said this week at the annual ASU+GSV Summit.
By Laura Spitalniak • April 16, 2026 -
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ASU+GSV '26‘There is no silver bullet’: How 2 colleges use AI to support nontraditional learners
Artificial intelligence can help bridge gaps for students, but it isn't as simple as buying a bunch of products, college leaders said at the ASU+GSV Summit.
By Laura Spitalniak • April 15, 2026 -
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COVID remote learning put drain on college enrollment
The percentages of students completing the FAFSA, taking the ACT or signing up for the first year of college fell in 2020-21, NBER data shows.
By Anna Merod • April 10, 2026 -
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Gallup: Gen Z growing more negative toward AI
Most respondents expressed concern that AI designed to speed up tasks would "make learning more difficult.”
By Natalie Schwartz • April 10, 2026 -
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Per-student state funding for higher ed dips for first time in years
Enrollment gains at public colleges surpassed increases in state and local support in the 2025 fiscal year, according to an annual report.
By Natalie Schwartz • April 9, 2026 -
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Education Department rescinds Title IX pacts protecting LGBTQ+ students
The resolution agreements, which the agency called "illegal," were reached under previous Democratic administrations.
By Naaz Modan • April 8, 2026
