Academics

Here are 3 ways the Big Beautiful Bill will change postgraduate programs

Postgraduate programs may be the biggest pain point for institutions scrambling to adapt to student loan changes.

These are 2025’s ‘best value’ colleges ranked

The Princeton Review this week released its ranking of the "Best Value Colleges for 2025," featuring private and public universities. 

How will micro-credentials make your campus smarter?

Micro-credentials show potential to bring new students to your campus and spark their interest in emerging career fields.

Free speech watchdog is tracking a startling new trend

Over the last two years, students and campus groups are facing an unprecedented number of speech investigations by administrators and government officials, according to FIRE.

Students can now earn a credential from more schools

Schools—from K12 districts to four-year colleges and universities—are upgrading their credentials to swiftly upskill the emerging and mid-career workforce.

Micro-credentials grow more popular in the U.S. and beyond

Appetite for industry-aligned micro-credentials—among learners entering the workforce and employers seeking skilled candidates—is nearly universal, according to a new report from Coursera.

With research cuts surging, which states have been hit the hardest?

The Trump administration has terminated over $2.5 billion nationwide in higher education federal research funding since the end of April, leaving some states with around half a billion in losses, according to this database.

Confidence in credentials see growth among current and former students

Perception of higher education from current students and unenrolled adults is climbing back up to historic highs despite persisting issues with cost and mental health, a new report from Lumina Foundation and Gallup asserts.

How these practical institutions empower students with AI assistants

While some state flagship universities and well-endowed private colleges can build in-house models, smaller schools are working with vendors to offer cutting-edge assistance. 

The 20 ‘New Ivies’ that are capturing employers’ attention

The Ivy Leagues and their students face increasingly fierce job market competition from these 20 colleges and universities that are gaining powerful credibility with corporate America. 

Mutual Defense Compact: An innovative way faculty want to fight Trump

Members of the Big Ten Academic Alliance and one other state public land grant university want to pool resources to support any one school facing funding threats from the Trump administration.

Amid emerging anti-LGBT+ rhetoric, Texas faculty and staff are hurting

Students, faculty and staff at public universities in Texas have considered leaving the state following state legislation targeting the LGBTQIA+ community, asserts a new survey

Course sharing boosts retention and revenue for colleges, says new report

As colleges and universities grapple with declining enrollment and increasing financial pressure, a new report points to a collaborative solution: course sharing.

Here are the latest best graduate schools rankings

The 2025 best graduate school rankings measure universities' performance in a range of subjects, from medical to business to education.

How podcasting has helped these 2 leaders build new perspectives

These two higher education experts are tackling the dizzying rate of change in their respective fields by podcasting—and others are following suit.

Amplifying Voices: How Academic Thought Leadership Fuels Institutional Growth

Date & Time: Wednesday, April 16th at 2 p.m. ET

With a faculty perspective from Maryville University, this 30-minute Ed Talk will explore how academic thought leadership can benefit both individual career progression for faculty, including tenure and research visibility, and institutional enrollment goals, particularly in graduate education.

***Attendees will be able to safely download a Help a Reporter Out (HARO) worksheet to connect their faculty, students, and alumni to top publications and position them as thought leaders in their fields.

See what’s driving the sudden rise in institutional neutrality

In less than two years, 140 institutions have adopted institutional neutrality policies. How much is political pressure driving the changes?

OPM partnerships decline, forcing higher ed to fee-for-service

The $5 billion Online Program Management industry is transforming, with partnerships declining and a growing shift to fee-for-service models.

How this promising AI consortium will boost working-class students

Open-access institutions are aligning with regional employers to ensure students won't be left behind by a disrupted workforce.

Graduate and online enrollment: How to succeed on a tight budget

Graduate and online enrollment teams face constrained budgets even as their work becomes a higher priority for institutions nationwide, according to an EAB survey.

How micro-credentials can lower costs and boost workforce opportunities

As micro-credentials grow in popularity, campus leaders can look to new research and state support to expand access, reduce costs and strengthen workforce readiness.

Here are 4 ways curriculum must evolve for a 21st-century breakthrough

Academic programs at four-year universities must rebuild themselves to amend wilting employer and public trust and changing workforce competencies, says three higher education leaders at the cutting edge of academic and research innovation.

Computer science degrees: How demand has both reduced and improved

From 2023-2024, job postings rose by an average of 16% year-over-year in the top 10 computer science occupations. However, some fields are showing signs of market disruptions.

This bold micro-credential leader is expanding into new territory

Arkansas community college leaders are calling the state's armada of micro-credential pathways a "game-changer" for nontraditional students.

It’s here: The new Carnegie list introduces 41 schools to top-tier status

Howard University became the first HBCU to be recognized with R1 distinction. Another HBCU in Ohio was recognized in an entirely new category.

Test-optional admissions may be hurting disadvantaged students, study says

A new study from Dartmouth College suggests that test-optional admissions policies may be making it harder for high-achieving students from disadvantaged backgrounds to get into top colleges.

Study: Direct college placement boosts student success, lowers cost

Students who bypassed developmental courses were more likely to pass and earn more credits, according to the Center for Analysis of Postsecondary Readiness.

Choosing a college: 10 most important reasons for students

Perhaps this won't come as a surprise to some higher ed leaders: Affordability is not quite as important as weather for students in applying to or choosing a college. 

This survey finds new business school graduates question their degree

More than three-quarters of employees said they learned more in six months at their job than in their entire four-year education, according to Hult International Business School and Workplace Intelligence.

Here are the 5 academic programs emerging in 2025

Colleges and universities hoping to keep their academic programs in rhythm with the world's emerging disciplines may learn something new from this higher education intelligence service's latest prediction.

What are colleges worried about most right now?

"Enrollment" holds the top spot as the most significant risk faced by colleges and universities, according to this annual report from United Educators.

Why supporting faculty mental health is enormous for classrooms

"We oftentimes don't think much about training with adults on social-emotional development, but we're not done growing," says Karen G. Foley, president and CEO of JPA Chicago.

How gender studies is being targeted across higher ed

Critics of a new pilot program in Florida believe state policymakers are using ROI as a guise for political aims to influence curriculum.

Here are the 20 most lavishly lucrative athletic programs

Billion-dollar media deals have propelled SEC and Big Ten universities to the top. Which two ACC schools made the list?

Has faculty free speech plunged to its absolute lowest?

Only 27% of faculty believe academic freedom is secure on their campus today, and more are toning down their writing than during the McCarthy era, according to a report from FIRE.