Executive order 2026-07 ends new lifetime tenure at Oklahoma's regional universities, moving new hires to renewable contracts tied to performance and workforce needs while protecting current tenured faculty.
Ensign College is shifting all of its bachelor's degrees to three-year programs, making it the first school to apply the model across every major. The goal is to help students save money and enter the workforce sooner with employer-focused training.
Students—including young cohorts—are favoring affordable programs that lead directly to career opportunities, and community colleges are answering the call.
The 2026 Best Online Programs rankings from U.S. News & World Report highlight online education as a key pathway for working adults, parents and military service members who need flexibility while earning a degree.
