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5 data privacy and security resolutions for universities in 2025

Cyberattacks on higher ed have been rising for years, and this trend will likely continue. In response, we can expect to see several new data privacy and security developments that will impact higher education in the new year.

College tuition has fallen significantly at many schools

New research indicates students are paying significantly less to attend public universities than they were a decade ago. And tuition increases at private colleges have finally slowed after years of hefty rises.

Utah college presidents should quickly start cutting ‘inefficient’ programs, state auditors say

Utah’s university and college presidents need to better scrutinize what programs they offer—and should cut those that are not graduating students, leading to high-paying jobs or supporting the state’s workforce needs, according to a critical new audit.

You may not need that student loan after all. Here’s the latest college tuition trend.

Americans love to grouse about the rising cost of college. But consider this: The average in-state student at a public university now pays only...

Dorm room in a retirement home: Crowded dorms at Minnesota colleges lead to unusual housing options

Across the state, some schools are arranging creative housing options for students, from retirement homes to off-campus apartments. Others are bunking in lounges converted...

Can college athletes unionize within a conference? State laws will dominate until after the 2024 election

Sports fans, commentators and even athletics directors are openly debating the feasibility of whether college athletes could organize and collectively bargain in the future. The...

Advocacy group for Oregon college students shuts down after 50 years

An advocacy group that has fought for Oregon college students at the Legislature for almost 50 years is shutting down. The Oregon Student Association, launched...

College newsrooms need independence from their universities

Penn State removed nearly 35 newsstands belonging to The Daily Collegian Sept. 20. This was just the most recent attack on the free press...

Why many college students are forced to spend more on housing than tuition

The cost of housing has risen sharply in recent years, including for college students. Living in a dorm or renting an off-campus apartment can...

University presidents discuss the future of higher education

The Futures Initiative, a program under the office of the executive vice president, hosted a panel Thursday — titled “University Futures: A President’s Panel”...

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