Small, religiously affiliated colleges in rural areas are facing declining enrollment and financial challenges, forcing many to close or merge. Some schools are attempting to avoid this fate by partnering, a strategy other struggling institutions are closely watching.

More states are letting community colleges offer bachelor’s degrees, expanding access for rural students. This shift aims to fill workforce gaps and provide affordable education options.

Thousands of international students found their lives thrown into chaos in recent weeks by a Trump administration effort to flag their past brushes with law enforcement that left them unable to work or study in the U.S.

Many international students are rethinking their education in the United States as the federal government revokes visas. A shift away could have a multibillion-dollar economic impact.

The Department of Justice said it has restored, or plans to restore, the records of hundreds of students in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System. Without those records, students couldn't stay in the U.S. even if they were set to graduate.

Since last year, some pro-Palestinian protestors have been accused of antisemitism and of supporting terrorist organizations. Protestors deny this, arguing that criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza and U.S. support should not be equated with antisemitism.

Universities and colleges have historically not done well at enrolling Hispanic students, who lag behind their white peers in college attendance. Now their own success may largely depend on it.

Some educators say the administration's moves to cut funding at colleges and universities amounts to a war on higher education. But the loss of those funds will be felt far beyond the college campuses.