Micah Ward

Micah Ward is a University Business staff writer. He recently earned his master’s degree in Journalism at the University of Alabama. He spent his time during graduate school working on his master’s thesis. He’s also a self-taught guitarist who loves playing folk-style music.

Trump’s focus for higher ed: Protecting women’s sports

During his visit to the University of Alabama, President Trump promised to enforce Title IX to prevent transgender athletes from playing women's sports.

Judges block Trump’s moves to withhold funds over DEI

Amid public defiance by education leaders to disregard the Trump Administration's anti-DEI policy, three separate judges—two of whom are Trump appointees—delivered a heavy legal blow to the Department of Education.

Higher education philanthropy: 6 groups are driving its growth

Philanthropy is on the rise in higher education as donors prioritize research, financial aid and faculty. Here's a closer look at the numbers.

Here’s what higher ed can expect from its new education secretary

Linda McMahon's confirmation is a "last chance" effort to restore American values that made education great. Here's how she's plans to do it.

This new FAQ answers your questions about DEI laws

A new resource answers leaders' questions about Education Department's new laws prohibiting DEI programming.

Here’s when you need to reevaluate DEI programming

K12 and higher education institutions may be punished for not halting all diversity, equity and inclusion-based initiatives.

New Title IX protections are wiped out by Trump administration

Gender identity and sexual orientation will no longer be protected under Title IX. Instead, schools will return to enforcing protections on the basis of biological sex.

College enrollment shows strong gains after a long decline

Undergraduate and graduate programs deliver a welcome turnaround for higher ed leaders after a national decline of nearly 84,000 students in 2022.

High school graduation numbers will decline. How to prepare

By 2041, high school graduation numbers will decrease by 13%, exacerbating the pressures felt by colleges as they brace an enrollment cliff.

5 ways to improve civic engagement among your students

Higher education "can and must renew American democracy." In fact, the two are linked in more ways than you might think, new research suggests.

3 reasons state funding to public colleges is rising

For only the second time in history, state funding to public colleges in 2023 exceeded per-student funding levels unseen since before the Great Recession, new research suggests.

10 best college towns: Pizza prices are a factor

The top college town in the U.S. boasts an exceptional economic environment and has the fifth-best annual job growth rate, according to a new study.

How politics are shaping high schoolers’ college choices

The political makeup of a college can determine your graduates' college choice. Here's how to guide them on their search.

Ransomware isn’t setting records this year. But it’s still a big threat

In 2023, we saw a record-breaking number of ransomware attacks with 121 in total against K12 schools and higher education institutions.

These 5 AI tools are the most popular among students

Higher ed has proven itself willing to embrace AI for education, but which tools in particular dominate college campuses?