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California governor signs laws to expand 4-year degrees at community colleges
Beginning in 2028, community college districts will be able to create between two and 12 new bachelor's programs,…
Week in review: South University to change hands — again
We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from one agency's plan to overhaul the grant process to how La Salle…
Researchers sue NIH alleging unconstitutional grant screening process
The plaintiffs accuse the agency of unlawfully scanning projects for hundreds of keywords to target work disfavored…
University of Maine preparing for staff and faculty layoffs
The public institution is trying to close a projected $19 million shortfall through budget cuts and improvements to…
US higher ed faces mounting attacks on academic freedom, report warns
Over the last academic year, federal and state politicians repeatedly sought to pressure colleges into “ideological…
Fitch downgrades Xavier University over deficits and weak undergrad demand
Analysts pointed to worse-than-expected fiscal 2026 financials and a projected budget shortfall for the current…
College enrollment rate among recent high school graduates ticks up
The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found improvement across both high- and low-poverty high schools.…
Kirk family alleges ‘stunning’ security failures at UVU led to the figure’s death
Charlie Kirk’s heirs could sue Utah Valley University, arguing that it should have done more to protect the right…
Kirk family allege ‘stunning’ security failures at UVU led to his death
Charlie Kirk’s heirs could sue Utah Valley University, arguing that it should have done more to protect the right…
DHS proposes end to 60-day H-1B grace period, calling it a ‘burden’
The window currently allows visa holders to temporarily retain legal status in the U.S. while looking for a new job.…