President Trump's executive orders restructure the accreditation system, bolster the standing of HBCUs, scrutinize foreign donations to higher education research and tackle AI..
As schools like Harvard, Stanford, Columbia and more say their international students’ visas are being revoked, lawyers say it’s all part of the larger plan to reduce immigration.
It’s critical that institutions get their engagement with international students right, and ensure that—whatever the prevailing regulatory environment—they’re in a position to succeed.
Large southern state schools, many in already expanding metro areas, are attracting a geographically diverse student body as Americans are increasingly disillusioned with the value of higher education.
Student loans and Pell Grants are safe but Secretary of Education Linda McMahon says she has started the process of shutting down the Department of Education.
Roxbury Community College enlisted top students to develop an AI-driven solution for improving engagement with online platforms. Their efforts led to its first hackathon, aimed at boosting digital literacy and academic performance for its largely low-income, minority student body.
Some students have received e-mails from universities indicating that they would have been accepted if not for funding uncertainties; others have been told that programs are completely paused.
There are significant financial, operational and reputational risks associated with presidential turnover. If managed well, however, the transition can be productive and positive for the institution.
