Florida's public university system evaluates a plan to pause new H-1B visa hiring by 2027. This proposal aligns with Governor Ron DeSantis' goal to prioritize domestic workers over foreign researchers.
Universities must balance speaking out with preserving their mission & social compact. Academic freedom, political pressures, and institutional integrity are key. Colleges must be brave yet mindful.
A report highlights increasing diversity and education levels among community college trustees from 1997-2025, with a focus on demographics, education, and key challenges like funding and enrollment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Several universities reject the 'Compact for Academic Excellence'. Concerns raised about academic freedom, tuition, and government funding. Only two colleges have shown intentions to sign.
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.
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.
Universities collaborate in Cloud and AI Forums, sharing data, co-designing solutions, and accelerating innovation with industry partners, impacting higher education significantly.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NEBHE convenes leaders to sustain the New England Transfer Guarantee, ensuring streamlined transfer pathways and student success across six states beyond grant funding.
