Scott’s Donations: HBCU Funding Boost & Impact
MacKenzie Scott's donations significantly boosted HBCU funding, student enrollment, and retention. Her unrestricted gifts had a catalytic effect, exceeding Ivy League endowments in some instances.
Skills Gap & AI Impact: Job Market Challenges for Graduates
Graduates face skills gap, AI impact, and tough job market. Employers rely on resumes, while few students/employers use AI in job search/recruiting. Class of 2025 submitted more applications, got fewer offers.
Trinity Christian College Closing: Financial Struggles & Teach-Out
Trinity Christian College in Illinois will close in 2026 due to financial troubles and declining enrollment. The college has teach-out agreements for undergrad programs and is working on transfer options. Financial problems affect the university's cash holding.
IT Collaboration: Cloud & AI Forums Drive Innovation
Universities collaborate in Cloud and AI Forums, sharing data, co-designing solutions, and accelerating innovation with industry partners, impacting higher education significantly.
University Leadership Changes: Knoxville, Utah State, and More
Multiple universities face leadership transitions. Knoxville seeks revival with a former leader. Utah State appoints a new president amidst controversy. Other institutions also announce new leaders or departures.
Humanities in Crisis: Navigating a Turning Point
The humanities face a kρίσις, a turning point, amid declining support. Integrating liberal arts with STEM, adapting to evolving structures, and focusing on public enrichment are key to their survival and relevance.
Open Inquiry: Fostering Intellectual Curiosity & Discourse
Promoting intellectual curiosity and open discourse is crucial in education. Focus on HOW we engage in the classroom to enhance learning, rather than political predispositions. Encouraging active listening and questioning is key.
Student Protests: Rise Up Movement & Education Policy
Student-led 'Rise Up' movement plans walkouts & strikes against Trump's education policies, citing attacks on academic freedom, DEI rollbacks, and research defunding. Protests in 50+ cities. Mass strike planned for May 1st, 2026.
EDUCAUSE Conference: IT, Technology & Higher Education
EDUCAUSE 2025: Exploring IT, technology, and higher education challenges. Keynotes, panels, and the EDUCAUSE Commons offer networking and insights into resilient campuses and AI ethics.
PSLF Program: Trump-Era Rule Changes & Legal Challenges
Trump-era rule changes to the PSLF program face legal challenges over exclusions based on perceived political views and 'unlawful purposes.' Advocacy groups fight for borrowers and targeted organizations.
IT Service Management: AI, Automation, and Higher Education
IT leaders discuss modern service management platforms with AI for automation in higher education. Key is scalability, vendor selection, and aligning technology with institutional culture. 70% resolution time minimized.
Trump’s PSLF Rule Faces Legal Challenges: Public Service Loan Forgiveness
The Trump administration's new PSLF rule, restricting Public Service Loan Forgiveness based on employers' activities, faces legal challenges over alleged executive overreach and ideological bias. Critics cite potential harm to nonprofits and public service workers.
NEBHE: Sustaining College Transfer Pathways in New England
NEBHE convenes leaders to sustain the New England Transfer Guarantee, ensuring streamlined transfer pathways and student success across six states beyond grant funding.
University Professors Fired Over Social Media Posts
Several university professors have been fired or faced action for social media comments. Budget deficits and ideological conflicts are also leading to layoffs at various institutions. University funding affected.
Trump’s College Compact: NCF Embraces, Others Reject
New College of Florida embraces Trump's college compact, facing criticism. Other universities reject it, citing concerns about academic freedom and political interference after DeSantis' changes.
Trump Administration & University Funding Disputes
Polls show Americans disagree with the Trump administration's stance on university funding and alleged antisemitism issues, amidst policy change pressures and legal challenges. Research funding management are involved.
UVA Online Education: Director Role & Growth Strategy
UVA seeks a Director of Online Program Development to drive online growth, align stakeholders, and shape the future of online/hybrid learning. Focus: program launch, internal systems, and institutional transformation.