College Access & Funding: Trends, Policies & Costs
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.
Early Decision Lawsuit: Financial Aid Concerns
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: Scrutinizing College Admissions & Racial Bias
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.
Trump’s Policies Impacting Colleges: Funding Cuts & Probes
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: Research Funds Restored, Deal with Trump Administration
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.
Rethinking Higher Education: Purpose, Value, and the Liberal Arts
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 & Academia: Academic Freedom, Rights, and Institutional Concerns
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: Shaping Student Experience & Values
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.
Failing Better: Hamilton University’s Resilience Campaign
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 Leadership: Lessons from Ultrarunning – Flexible Preparation
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.
College Licensing: Brand Durability & Revenue Strategy
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 Faces DEI Investigation: Civil Rights Concerns
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.
CPHE: New University Accreditor Formation & Accreditation Shift
Six university systems are creating CPHE, a new accreditor, driven by Florida & North Carolina legislation mandating accreditation shifts. Aims for Education Department recognition by 2028. Focus on student outcomes.
US Education Bill: Funding Cuts, Loan Limits & College Impacts
US Education Bill: Passed with slim margins, it cuts student aid, limits loans, and introduces tax changes impacting colleges and students' access to education. Affects future students and borrowers.
Brown University: Financial Challenges & Trump Era Cuts
Brown University faces financial difficulties due to federal funding cuts, rising costs, and policy changes. Measures include staff reductions and austerity. Impacted by Trump administration policies.
College Tuition, Accreditation & Funding Challenges
Tuition discounting rises. Judge overrules research cost limits. New accrediting agency formed. Colleges face deficits, faculty cuts amid funding shifts and accreditation concerns.
Stanford University: Budget Cuts, Layoffs & Endowment Challenges
Stanford University faces budget cuts and potential layoffs due to federal funding changes. Endowment tax and research funding reductions pose significant challenges to maintaining education and research quality.