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Teetering for decades, University of Valley Forge announces closure

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Half of all institutions that have announced closures this year are affiliated with Christian or Catholic denominations, according to this University Business tracker.
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The 4 reasons why higher ed confidence fell

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This year's Gallup survey marked the first dip in public confidence in higher education since 2023. A few factors explain the decline.
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Multicultural groups lose funding at University of Missouri

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The state flagship is cutting off funding for five umbrella organizations that serve marginalized student communities, citing a federal memo that restricts "discriminatory" DEI initiatives.
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Here are 5 reasons why 2026 is an exciting year for community colleges

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Students—including young cohorts—are favoring affordable programs that lead directly to career opportunities, and community colleges are answering the call. 
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Latest updates on the fate of the Department of Education

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The Department of Education has shifted some of its higher ed functions to another agency.
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The 15 most popular stories from this year

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Some of the most-read stories in 2025 focused on how institutions are empowering their campuses with the latest AI tools.
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Strong feelings are emerging about Trump’s executive order

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From "creative destruction" to "political theater," education leaders have expressed various viewpoints about the possible dissolution of the Department of Education.
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Here is one big way the private sector can step up amid shrinking federal support

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Institutions will need to seek more partners in the private philanthropic space to help support student financial aid. Income-based loans are one way to maximize contributions, according to these nonprofit leaders.
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A 50-state look at the well-being of LGBTQ+ young people

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The well-being of LGBTQ+ young people suffers not because of who they are but due to mistreatment and stigmatization, a leading suicide-prevention organization contends. 
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Two big ways institutions must be innovative with upskilling culture

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Colleges and universities may need to overhaul some foundational processes in order to unlock a new era of skills-based learning in higher ed, says Jeff Dinski, chief strategy and corporate development officer at Ellucian, on the "The University Business Podcast."
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Modern learners demand a change to the status quo, says study

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Today's "modern learners" are choosing schools with a focus on careers, digital tools and flexibility, a new study finds.
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Federal warning: More than 50 institutions probed for race-based violations

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The Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights is investigating colleges and universities for potentially violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, according to a press release.
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President Jones, Dolly Parton and the magic of ‘traditioned innovation’

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This academic year has ushered in a wave of change and excitement at Belmont University. Here’s how President Greg Jones tempers what’s new with what’s essential.
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Students face a challenge accessing these basic needs, per research

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Food and housing insecurity, among other issues, are imperiling students' chances of earning a credential following the expiration of pandemic-era emergency funding, according to The Hope Center.
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Are staff cuts practical? This report believes so

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Institutions are contracting due to a variety of pressures, and this report believes staff cuts can lighten their budgets without hurting quality.
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These schools are pioneering AI in student recruitment

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Despite colleges and universities slowly turning to AI for help with attracting students, their commitment to a "human-centered approach" is keeping some schools at shoulder's length in the application stage.
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See what’s driving the sudden rise in institutional neutrality

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In less than two years, 140 institutions have adopted institutional neutrality policies. How much is political pressure driving the changes?
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60 colleges now face punishment over campus antisemitism claims

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Some 60 colleges and universities now face "enforcement actions" over claims of campus antisemitism, the U.S. Department of Education warned just a few days after yanking $400 million in grants from Columbia University over alleged civil rights infractions.
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Here are the latest changes to this loan forgiveness program

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President Donald Trump issued an executive order that limits which nonprofit organizations qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness based on whether they participate in "illegal" or "harmful" activities.
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Campus antisemitism: Columbia loses $400 million in government contracts

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More funding is at risk of cancellation, said Leo Terrell, head of the Department of Justice's Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism.
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College destiny: Students list their hopes, worries and dream schools

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Graduating high schoolers are 99% certain that a foray into higher education is going to work out but several factors contribute to high levels of stress during the college application process.
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President moves: Announcing a surge of hires, including this state flagship

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Plus, a surprising resignation in Nevada and another leadership shakeup at a major Florida university.
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Here’s what higher ed can expect from its new education secretary

Micah Ward -
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.
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Transfer enrollment growth hits three consecutive years

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Changing education and labor market conditions are motivating students to change course on their postsecondary career, the latest data shows.
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OPM partnerships decline, forcing higher ed to fee-for-service

Michelle Centamore -
The $5 billion Online Program Management industry is transforming, with partnerships declining and a growing shift to fee-for-service models.
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Campus antisemitism: Trump admin is getting more aggressive

Matt Zalaznick -
Colleges and universities under investigation for campus antisemitism now risk losing federal contracts and grants, the Department of Education warns. The first target is Columbia University.
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What happened to loan borrowers’ repayment plans?

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Loan borrowers' access to income-driven repayment plans and forgiveness have been thrown into limbo by a recent Department of Education memo.
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This new FAQ answers your questions about DEI laws

Micah Ward -
A new resource answers leaders' questions about Education Department's new laws prohibiting DEI programming.
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Here is how Marcheta Evans stays strong in turbulent times

Alcino Donadel -
A wave of executive orders during the first month of President Donald Trump's administration has shaken St. Catherine University. But the school's president is turning confusion and anger into a beacon of reassurance.
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How this promising AI consortium will boost working-class students

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Open-access institutions are aligning with regional employers to ensure students won't be left behind by a disrupted workforce.
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Graduate and online enrollment: How to succeed on a tight budget

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Graduate and online enrollment teams face constrained budgets even as their work becomes a higher priority for institutions nationwide, according to an EAB survey.
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Here are 4 ways curriculum must evolve for a 21st-century breakthrough

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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.
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President moves: This Florida university has finally selected its next leader

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Florida Atlantic University concludes a long president search. Plus, Boston College and Maryville University find its next leaders.
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Computer science degrees: How demand has both reduced and improved

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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.
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Colleges are tearing down DEI with funding threats looming

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Amid the unfolding wave of federal policies targeting DEI, some colleges and universities are opting to make swift policy changes. 
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