Florida state board bans undocumented students from college system July 3, 2026 One analysis estimates that the policy could cost the 28-institution system $15 million a year in lost tuition and fee revenue. Read more
‘Professional degree’ list is expanded. But education still didn’t make the cut. July 3, 2026 The designation comes with an increased federal student loan cap of $200,000 for graduate programs. Read more
Stuart Bell confirmed as University of Florida president after chaotic approval process July 2, 2026 The former University of Alabama leader faced a delayed system-level vote and right-wing pushback over his past support for diversity efforts. Read more
Younger workers may be falling behind in critical thinking skills July 2, 2026 The three largest skill gaps in the younger workforce represent “the very skills most essential to humans in the AI era,” per a report from Cangrade. Read more
North Carolina Republicans ban DEI at public colleges July 2, 2026 The new law took effect immediately and came after legislators overrode a veto from Democratic Gov. Josh Stein. Read more
Another round of Education Department regulations is coming, official says July 1, 2026 Under Secretary Nicholas Kent said Tuesday that the agency needs to make the process for college mergers, acquisitions and even closures “a lot easier.” Read more
ETS acquires ACT, consolidating two testing giants July 1, 2026 The move comes as more colleges are going back to requiring standardized tests for admissions. Read more
Supreme Court upholds bans on transgender athletes in women’s college sports July 1, 2026 Colleges and K-12 schools can determine eligibility for women’s and girls’ sports teams based on “biological sex,” the court ruled. Read more
Virginia and Ohio join effort to design 3-year bachelor’s degrees June 30, 2026 While some say such degrees could increase college affordability, two groups blasted them as “stripped-down curriculum that prioritizes speed.” Read more
Land-grant universities eligible for USDA, Ed Dept funds to improve agricultural research facilities June 30, 2026 The two federal agencies are offering eligible institutions up to $30 million for property improvements — but the money requires a one-to-one match. Read more
