Northwestern University resolves funding freeze by paying $75M and enacting policy changes. It avoids legal fight, restoring vital research dollars. The settlement addresses antisemitism and discrimination.
A Cleveland Fed evaluation reveals a shrinking job-finding rate gap between university and high school graduates. Recent data indicates a challenging labor market for young graduates with degrees, signalling potentially diminished returns on investment.
Colleges are shifting away from explicit diversity prompts in admissions essays, but still seek to understand applicants' backgrounds and fit. New essay topics include conflict resolution and AI.
The State Department's Diplomacy Laboratory program faces a shakeup due to the Trump administration's stance against DEI. 38 institutions may lose funding over DEI hiring practices. Impact on universities & research.
Indiana introduces college graduation quotas, leading to program cuts and faculty concerns. Master's programs are most affected. SUSF reviews underperforming programs, causing confusion and chaos.
Procurement agility enhances institutional strength by rerouting spending, ensuring compliance, and boosting transparency. Technology options and streamlined systems are key for building resilience and adapting to change.
Student voter outreach faces challenges due to restrictive laws and political apprehension, especially among LGBTQ+ and international students. Organizations adapt by supporting DEI and using microtargeting to ensure civic engagement.
Multiple universities, including UT Austin and UVA, face scrutiny for delayed or denied release of public documents, raising transparency concerns and legal questions about compliance with open records laws.
FAU professors faced scrutiny over social media posts. A First Amendment dispute arose after comments on a conservative activist, leading to review & debate about academic freedom vs. professional conduct.
Sonoma State University appoints Michael Spagna as president amidst enrollment decline and financial turnaround efforts. Focus on boosting registration, reversing budget cuts, and introducing new programs.
Lawmakers oppose selling federal student loans to private entities, citing risks to borrower protections and potential losses for taxpayers. Focus on income-driven repayment and loan forgiveness programs.
The Trump administration froze funding to UCLA and other universities over pro-Palestinian protests and DEI policies. A court challenged the move as unconstitutional, citing ideological pressure.
Notre Dame updates its personnel values, aiming to reinforce its Catholic mission. The university emphasizes its enduring commitment despite changes in wording, focusing on its global Catholic mission.
Report reveals student dropout reasons: lack of confidence, financial issues, weak campus connections, and institutional obstacles. Universities can intervene to boost retention.
UVA faces board turmoil with disputed appointments, a paused presidential search urged by Gov.-elect Spanberger, and questions over transparency and statutory compliance. Key concerns involve confidence loss and legal challenges.
MacKenzie Scott's university contributions exceeded $1 billion by 2023. Recent donations include $80M to Howard University and significant gifts to other HBCUs, supporting scholarships and research.
Colby College embraces AI in education through 'Burro Conversation,' a system offering access to diverse AI models. Faculty-led initiatives empower students with AI literacy and drive innovation across disciplines.
