College Enrollment Rises: Spring 2025 Data
College enrollment increased by 3.2% in Spring 2025. Graduate registration is up, while undergraduate still lags pre-pandemic levels. Biggest gains at trade-focused colleges.
AI in Education: Adoption, Challenges, and Strategies
Explore AI adoption in education: strategies, challenges (staffing, buy-in), and training. Discover how universities are balancing AI use with responsibility and empowering faculty.
Research Funding Crisis: Philanthropy vs. Government Support
Federal research funding cuts are shifting the burden to private philanthropy. Foundations face challenges filling the gap as demand surges and government support diminishes, impacting scientific progress.
Free Speech on Campus: Government Overreach & Student Expression
Government overreach is creating a chilling effect on free speech for students. Universities face challenges balancing open dialogue with student safety amid censorship and funding cuts. Academic freedom at risk.
College Education: Income Disparity & Accessibility
College education's economic benefits increasingly favor wealthier students, widening the income gap. Factors include funding disparities, major choices, and access to selective universities.
DEI Restrictions in US Colleges: Legislation & Impact
Tracking state legislation restricting DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) initiatives in US colleges. Bans target DEI offices, mandatory training, diversity statements, and race-conscious admissions.
Public University Funding: Modest Gains, Enrollment Challenges
Public university funding saw a slight boost in 2024, but enrollment remains below 2011 levels. Tuition revenue is down, and future gains face demographic challenges, says SHEEO report.
Education Cuts & Accountability: Trump Era Challenges
Proposed education cuts face implementation hurdles due to Education Department staff reductions under Trump. Accountability measures and data collection challenges threaten effective reform. Risk sharing and loan limits are debated.
HBCUs Face Funding Cuts: Impact on Black Colleges
Trump administration policies threaten HBCU funding, potentially leading to program cuts and closures. Experts warn of devastating impacts on Black colleges and student aid. Alternative funding is crucial.
Arizona University Budget Cuts & Recovery Plan
University of Arizona faced budget cuts, leading to a $177M shortfall. Recovery plans, including budget reductions and restructuring, aim to balance finances by 2026.
Academia, Conservatives, and Higher Education Critique
Academia faces a crisis. Academic conservatives must critique higher education constructively, distinguishing themselves from reactionary attacks and engaging in introspection. Need inner reform for universities.
Grads’ Salary Reality Check: Job Market & Expectations
Recent grads face salary gaps & job search challenges. Expectations of $101.5K unmet, with averages at $68.4K. Flexibility desired but hard to find. Optimism remains amidst market shifts.
Antisemitism Debate: Campus Free Speech vs. Discrimination
A House committee hearing addressed campus antisemitism, balancing free speech with discrimination concerns. College presidents testified on actions taken to protect Jewish students amid ongoing debate.
UF Leadership: Academic Excellence & Combating Hate
Focus on academic excellence, intellectual diversity, and student success. Eliminating DEI bureaucracy. Prioritizing safety, inclusion, and combating antisemitism at UF.
PhD Project Under Fire: DEI, Trump, and Diversity in Academia
The PhD Project faces challenges after DEI scrutiny and Trump-era policies. Loss of funding and members threaten its mission to diversify business school faculty amid federal investigations.
College Value: Students Still See Degrees as Crucial
Gallup and Lumina research shows 95% of students view degrees as vital. Despite dropouts, confidence in college remains high, driven by belief in ROI and career impact. Mental health is a major factor in considering quitting.
Biden Overtime Rule: Legal Challenges & Future
Biden's overtime rule, aiming to raise the FLSA threshold to $58,656 by 2025, faces legal hurdles. Texas judges blocked the initial increase, and appeals are now paused. The 5th Circuit Court is involved.