Global University News

‘An urgent operational reality’: Southern Oregon University faces looming cash shortfall
The struggling regional institution has seen enrollment decline and is now trying to manage its expenses amid…
Florida selects another politician to lead a public university
We’re rounding up some of last month’s most interesting college leadership changes, from Montana to Michigan.
Princeton moves to tighten budgets as investment markets slow
More than half of the Ivy League institution's operating revenue comes from endowment income, but lower returns and…
Michigan free college program boosted adult enrollment, study finds
Community college campuses saw an average increase of 623 students due to the program, which seeks to help eligible…
Trump signs $79B education funding bill into law
The fiscal 2026 budget measure will fund the agency through Sept. 30, giving it about $217 million above the prior…
Top takeaways for college presidents from AAC&U’s conference
Leaders at the annual American Association of Colleges and Universities meeting shared insights into how they tackle…
Education Department paid laid-off OCR staff $38M while dismissing most complaints
A report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office found the agency cannot prove the employee cuts improved…
Duke’s budget and employee cuts called into question by audit
An analysis of the private North Carolina institution’s finances found ample reserves and resources, drawing a…
Week in review: Navigating ‘relentless’ college leadership roles
We’re rounding up recent stories, from two states targeting H-1B hiring at public colleges to a plan to rewrite…
Because life is not a yes/no question: Why academic freedom matters to everyone
On January 31, 2026, SAR Executive Director Rob Quinn joined the Newport Art Museum in Rhode Island, USA, for their…