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Protect College Sports Act nears Senate vote. Why not everyone wants it passed

Senate bill is aimed at stabilizing college athletics funding and standardizing Name, Image and Likeness rules, but it faces opposition over an antitrust exemption that could block athlete unionization.

SEC files lawsuit against LSU, Lane Kiffin over player eligibility

The SEC has filed a lawsuit against LSU and Lane Kiffin that asks for an injunction overruling a recent decision in a Louisiana court that allowed more than a dozen former college athletes to return to college despite concluding their eligibility this past season.

Here are America’s 10 best colleges, according to LinkedIn

Lehigh University is a selective Pennsylvania institution with a national reputation and a $2 billion endowment. Lehigh does well in college rankings – but usually...

Is college worth it? Here are the majors that pay off

The typical bachelor’s degree yields a return of nearly $87,000 in the 15 years after students enrolled. The return on investment varies widely by major.

Big Ten, SEC say they don’t support Protect College Sports Act in current form

The federal legislation that aims to provide a framework for college sports in the age of NIL deals and the transfer portal has hit a major obstacle.

College grads expect an $80k salary. Good luck with that

The average college student expects to earn $80,000 after graduation, according to a new survey from Clever Real Estate. But the actual starting salary for college graduates is closer to $56,000.

College grads can double their odds of finding a job by doing this

College students who work while in school are more than twice as likely to land a job after graduation, a ZipRecruiter survey found. Work experience also helps graduates secure jobs more quickly in a competitive market.

Geno Auriemma says mid-majors, high school players suffer in new college landscape

University of Connecticut women’s coach Geno Auriemma says NIL, revenue sharing and the transfer portal are hurting mid-major programs and high school recruits. He argues more tournament bids should go to mid-majors.

Gen Z hates phone calls. So why are college kids lining up to use this pay phone?

A Boston University project is using a pay phone to connect college students with older adults for spontaneous conversations. Organizers say the experiment aims to reduce loneliness and build intergenerational connection.

RIP Education Dept.? Not quite. Trump struggles in bid to kill agency

Over the past year, congressional Republicans have cheered on President Donald Trump's quest to dismantle the Education Department. Yet those same lawmakers just reached a...

Are nurses ‘professionals’? The government’s answer impacts students

Backlash and confusion have swirled after the Department of Education under President Donald Trump left nursing and other professions off a list of “professional” degrees in a proposed rule over loans.

The winners (and losers) in Trump’s new student loan plans

President Trump’s new student loan plans offer forgiveness for some borrowers while restricting Public Service Loan Forgiveness for others, prompting lawsuits from 21 states. Critics say the changes create uncertainty and politicize debt relief.

How Ohio State’s president is navigating an ever-changing higher education landscape

Ohio State President Ted Carter is balancing federal probes, new state laws, and campus pushback, aiming to preserve autonomy while navigating challenges around diversity and free speech.

Education Department delays are putting parenting college students in a bind

Applications for millions of dollars in federal childcare funding are delayed, threatening the education of college students with young kids.

Senate confirms Trump’s pick to oversee higher ed, a man tied to for-profit colleges

The Senate confirmed Nicholas Kent as undersecretary of education in a 50-45 vote, despite criticism over his ties to the for-profit college industry. Supporters cite his policy experience, while critics warn his confirmation could weaken student protections.