Santa Ono appointed Global President of Ellison Institute in Oxford after leaving Michigan and unsuccessful UF presidency bid. Focus: science programs and research advancement. Ono previously led Universities of Cincinnati & British Columbia.
Saint Augustine's University battles to maintain accreditation, facing financial challenges and legal battles. A judge approved a request to briefly reverse SACSCOC's decision, allowing operations for the fall.
Geographic distribution impacts labor markets, especially in education. Community colleges spread across regions create monopsonies, affecting job options and employee leverage. Clustering offers advantages but carries risks. Market and education dynamics analyzed.
A lawsuit targets 32 universities over early decision admissions, alleging unfair financial aid practices and reduced competition for students. Plaintiffs claim inflated costs and inequality.
College access disparities, funding cuts, Trump directives, and rising costs impact students. A new admissions initiative in Alabama simplifies the process. Families spend ~$31,000 annually.
A lawsuit alleges early decision policies restrict students' ability to compare financial aid offers, potentially leading to less aid. Students feel pressured and lose bargaining power. Includes top universities.
Trump's order restricts grant use, targeting diversity initiatives and critical race theory. It mandates increased data reporting on race/sex in college admissions, aiming for meritocracy. Legal challenges are expected.
Trump's order targets racial bias in college admissions post-SFFA ruling, demanding transparency and data reporting. Critics question data analysis capabilities. Impact on diversity & equity is debated.
President Trump's policies trigger college upheavals: funding cuts, civil rights probes (Duke, UCLA), policy changes. Colleges navigate expenses, research losses, and aggressive environment.
Edge computing enhances compute and storage at the network edge, benefiting IoT (like security cameras) and IT applications. It improves performance, reduces costs, and offers better user experience by processing data locally.
Unemployment is rising faster for young grads due to AI and less employer investment in training. Universities must prioritize career readiness and internships for students to secure jobs.
Northwestern faces a Trump administration probe into antisemitism and navigates budget cuts impacting employees. Faculty resist potential settlements, deeming them 'ransom money'. Austerity measures are implemented.
A proposed NIH funding freeze threatened research grants and treatments, impacting universities nationwide. Concerns arose over budget cuts and the agency's future, despite reversals. Key funding and research at risk.
Brown University secures restoration of $510M in frozen research funds, agreeing to modifications including adopting specific definitions. No settlement paid. The agreement ensures Brown will continue to be the Brown.
A Virginia court voided Gov. Youngkin's university board appointments, siding with Senate Democrats who argued the actions violated the state Constitution. An appeal is expected. Academic freedom concerns are raised.
Proposed Medicaid cuts may negatively impact college students' health insurance, mental healthcare access, graduation rates, and academic success, potentially increasing debt and dropout rates. New work requirements add pressure.
Schools face rising cyberattacks, including ransomware, due to digitization and weak cybersecurity. Data breaches expose student and teacher info. Prevention includes insurance and multi-factor authentication.
