Four first-time voters offered mixed reactions to President Donald Trump's State of the Union, with one calling it "damage control." They emphasized the need for civil dialogue despite political differences.
States are advancing new mandates that would increase oversight of public universities, targeting admissions, curriculum, tenure and accreditation. The measures could significantly change how campuses operate.
Eight students face possible expulsion after distributing protest materials criticizing board members' ties to Israel. The administration said the materials included imagery and language it viewed as threatening or intimidating.
A Lumina-Gallup report finds most students say college supports open dialogue and builds job-ready skills, but many still question whether the price is fair.
Newly released Justice Department records show additional contacts between Jeffrey Epstein and university faculty and administrators. The disclosures have raised questions about donor relationships, though being named does not indicate wrongdoing.
The Trump administration is pressing colleges to cut student loan default rates ahead of new federal rules this summer. Advocates warn the guidance could shift blame to schools and hurt borrowers.
Re-enrollment strategies are most impactful when framed not simply as short-term fixes, but as long-term investments in people, institutions and communities.
