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.
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.
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.
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.
Harvard Under Scrutiny: Defending Academic Liberty
Harvard faces increased scrutiny and potential financial battles over academic liberty. Faculty pledge wages to support the university's defense against government intervention and protect academic freedom.
University Leadership Changes: Deans, Provosts, and Presidents Appointed
Numerous universities announce leadership appointments including deans, provosts, and presidents. Key changes span diverse fields like science, arts, business, and health professions. Institutional innovation also highlighted.