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."
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.
Colleges and universities are setting systemwide commitments to transition up to 75% of their dining hall offerings to plant-based options in the next three years, according to a new report from the Humane Society of the United States.
Immigration was a key focus of Donald J. Trump's first term, with his administration issuing over 400 related actions, many impacting STEM students and researchers on temporary visas. Universities are advising these students traveling abroad to return before Inauguration Day.
The "Freedom of Inquiry in Higher Education," bill, presented by Republican Senator Ben Toews, aims to remove DEI offices from state-funded colleges and universities and redirect those resources to academic support programs for all students.
A changing of the guard is underway at Texas' flagship university while one president accused of "wasteful" spending was offered more than a million dollars to resign.
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.
Leadership skill in translating dollars to student success initiatives is just one reason why stronger state funding doesn't necessarily boost graduation rates.
Erasing college tuition and related frees does not equate to a free education. Living expenses, such as housing and food, still can leave aspiring students with surprising price tags.
