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Virginia lawmakers look to fund solutions to campus food insecurity

UB Custom Publishing | January 30, 2025

Surveys and studies have found that 30–50% of students on campuses across the country either have to skip meals because they can't afford them, or can't afford a well-balanced diet.

Trump targets campus anti-Semitism in flurry of education moves

Matt Zalaznick | January 29, 2025

President Donald Trump moved this week to hold colleges and universities accountable for anti-Semitism in the wake of protests against Israel's actions in the Gaza war. In related actions targeting K12, he also signed executive orders to expand school vouchers and end what he calls "indoctrination" in instruction. The following article is a part of […]

MSU officials scrambling as Trump moves to limit DEI on college campuses

UB Custom Publishing | January 28, 2025

Officials at Michigan State University are scrambling to determine what impact its extensive diversity, equity and inclusion policies and programs could have on the hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding that flow into the university.

President moves: Alabama's flagship leader steps down, other school transitions

Alcino Donadel | January 23, 2025

The University of Alabama has enjoyed widespread success under Stuart Bell, breaking records in in-state enrollment, second-year retention rates and fundraising.

Financial stability: How colleges are trying to assure survival

Matt Zalaznick | January 22, 2025

The University of New Orleans, a public institution, announced last week it will furlough full-time employees and may also layoff some positions to close its "significant structural budget deficit."

Trump's plans to axe U.S. education department put marginalized students most at risk, experts warn

UB Custom Publishing | January 21, 2025

Under Trump, the department could face underfunding or further understaffing. Disenfranchised students, including students of color and those with disabilities who rely on Title I funding, could be impacted if Trump makes additional cuts to the already underfunded program.

The first signs of worry over California's huge budget cuts

Alcino Donadel | January 15, 2025

Leaders of California's two largest public university systems have aired their concerns about Gov. Gavin Newsom's state budget proposal, which is expected to reduce up to 8% of their funding in the 2025-26 fiscal year.

Thriving during the enrollment cliff: Navigating 2025's challenges in education

UB Custom Publishing | January 15, 2025

With strategic planning, collaboration and a commitment to adaptability, higher education can not only weather today's challenges but emerge stronger and more prepared for the future.

Colorado schools with declining enrollment brace for "gut punch" as governor's budget proposes funding cuts

The Colorado Sun | January 14, 2025

School districts in urban, suburban and rural parts of Colorado fear serious funding cuts—amounting to as much as 30% of their total budget—that could force tough decisions next year under Gov. Jared Polis' latest budget proposal.