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Haverford settles with group accusing college of fostering antisemitism

August 10, 2026

Under the settlement terms, the private college will bar discrimination against Zionist, Jewish and Israeli students and employees.

Elite colleges are returning to the SAT and ACT. Will others follow?

August 10, 2026

Top-ranked colleges and the Trump administration are embracing the exams, but that doesn’t mean test-optional policies are falling out of favor everywhere.

Week in review: The conservative vision for higher ed

August 10, 2026

We’re rounding up recent stories, from a request from U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon to cuts at the Illinois Institute of Technology.

The Heritage Foundation releases sweeping model bill to overhaul higher ed

August 7, 2026

The conservative think tank framed the proposal as a way for state lawmakers to “codify the principles” of the Trump administration’s higher ed compact.

Minnesota State Mankato to undergo layoffs, hike tuition amid $22M shortfall

August 7, 2026

Despite strong enrollment, the public university said it’s facing a large budget hole due to stagnant state funding.

Alum launches as college-town hospitality concept, debuting in Alabama

August 7, 2026

The move intends to bring luxury condo-hotels and year-round programming near campuses as hospitality players move in on college markets.

Clemson, UF, UVU and other colleges get new leaders

August 6, 2026

We’re rounding up July’s leadership transitions, including two public colleges that faced unexpected hurdles when installing new presidents.

Fitch: New visa limits could hurt international enrollment and revenue

August 6, 2026

Financial pressure will be greatest on institutions with weaker student demand and greater reliance on tuition and fee revenue, analysts wrote.

Culture eats strategy for breakfast — but not always for college mergers

August 5, 2026

While cultural discordance needs careful consideration, it doesn’t trump strong strategy, argues an expert on college consolidation.

AAUP sues Texas A&M System over teaching limits on race and gender

August 5, 2026

The American Association of University Professors and four faculty members allege that those restrictions violate free speech rights.

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