The University of Chicago faces budget cuts due to rising expenses and policy changes, impacting staff, programs, and construction projects. Focus on financial 2024, Ph.D. programs and Trump administration's policy.
University boards face increased scrutiny. Focus on financial health, faculty governance, and AI impact. Enhance communication, board education, and address financial worries for strategic focus.
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.
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 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.
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.
Regional Public Universities (RPUs) face an identity crisis. Focus shifts from rigorous liberal arts to metrics, skills, and 'student success,' marginalizing soul-crafting and humanistic learning. A call to re-evaluate the core academic product.
AI's impact on academia raises concerns about academic freedom and faculty rights. AAUP report highlights institutional concerns and the need for active faculty involvement in the integration of AI in education.
Higher ed procurement evolves to shape student experience and align with values like diversity & sustainability. Streamlining processes & tech access boosts student satisfaction and institutional success. Procurement's impact on campus life.
Hamilton University launches 'Failing Better' campaign to boost student resilience and address Gen Z anxieties amidst AI advancements and COVID-19 impacts, promoting a culture of learning from failures.
College leaders, like ultrarunners, need flexible preparation: plan meticulously but pivot when necessary. Embrace collaboration, innovation, and adapt to challenges for institutional sustainability and student success.
Colleges must treat licensing as a brand strategy, not a passive income stream, to navigate supply chain challenges and maintain brand durability, reputation and revenue. Licensing impacts enrollment and community participation.
George Mason University is under investigation by the Education Department for alleged illegal DEI policies, sparking concerns about race-based programs and potential discrimination. The investigation follows similar issues at the College of Virginia.
