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Supreme Court to hear arguments in transgender student athlete cases

January 13, 2026

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear back-to-back oral arguments Tuesday in two landmark cases that could…

California public colleges would get millions in new funding under Newsom plan

January 13, 2026

An article from Dive Brief Gov. Gavin Newsom’s fiscal 2027 budget proposal represents a sharp turnaround from last year, when he advocated for big higher ed cuts. Published Jan. 12,…

What the 2026 salary report reveals about retention risk in higher ed marketing

January 12, 2026

Higher education marketing teams are facing mounting pressure. Enrollment challenges, rising competition and expanding digital expectations have increased the scope and visibility of marketing work — often without corresponding increases…

Week in review: A controversial chancellor’s $1.1M payout

January 12, 2026

Most clicked story of the week The new year brings new challenges and, if 2026 is anything like its predecessor, the coming months could be more challenging than most. We…

3 big takeaways from CIC’s Presidents Institute

January 12, 2026

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. ORLANDO, Fla. — College presidents have a lot on their plates this year. They’re grappling with the public…

Connecticut Democrats pitch plan for state-level graduate loan program

January 10, 2026

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Democratic leaders in Connecticut are proposing a new state graduate student loan program to fill a…

2 flagship universities select leaders after abrupt resignations

January 9, 2026

The end of 2025 didn’t just usher in winter break but also major leadership changes. Two East Coast flagships, the University of Virginia and the University of Delaware, named new…

How many graduate borrowers will be impacted by the looming lending limits?

January 9, 2026

Dive Brief: About 28% of graduate borrowers in recent years have borrowed above new federal student loan limits set to go into effect in July, according to a recent analysis…

3 major policy changes college leaders should keep tabs on

January 9, 2026

ORLANDO, Fla. — Higher education policy reached a watershed moment last year. Congress passed a massive spending package over the summer, dubbed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, that makes…

7 college presidents on 2026’s top challenges and opportunities

January 8, 2026

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. ORLANDO, Fla. — College leaders face no shortage of challenges in the year ahead. They’re up against an…

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