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.
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.
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.
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.
NISTS Closure: Impact & Legacy on Transfer Student Success
NISTS shuts down after 20+ years impacting transfer policies & research. Despite closure, NISTS' spirit and resources will continue via educators & institutions, fostering transfer student success.
College Admissions Data & Trump Era: Race and Transparency
College admissions data is less transparent after the affirmative action ban and Trump's scrutiny. Many universities delay race-related data release, sparking concerns about data use and equal opportunity.
Trump’s Higher Education Initiative: Funding & Policy Changes
Donald Trump's initiative links university funding to policy changes, sparking controversy over academic freedom and government control. Some universities reject the compact, citing concerns over free speech.
Penn Rejects Trump’s Higher Education Compact
University of Pennsylvania rejects Trump's higher education compact, citing concerns over restrictions on academic freedom and speech. The agreement involved research funding in exchange for policy changes.
Reverse Transfer: Earning Associate Degrees After Stopping Out
Reverse transfer programs award associate degrees to students with some college credit but no degree. States are adopting these programs to boost completion rates and workforce readiness, benefiting both students and institutions.