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Colorado State University turns to layoffs and other cuts to manage budget hole

May 11, 2026

Officials at the system’s Fort Collins and Pueblo campuses trimmed millions of dollars from their budgets as the state left higher education funding flat.

Moody’s lowers Columbia University’s outlook to negative

May 11, 2026

In its decision earlier this month, the credit rating agency cited federal pressure on the Ivy League institution and uncertainty around international enrollment.

Week in Review: Kent State, Southern Oregon eye deep cuts

May 11, 2026

We’re rounding up recent stories, from why Bard College’s longtime president is stepping down to a new partnership aimed at measuring higher ed reforms.

2nd Canvas data breach causes major disruptions for colleges

May 10, 2026

The Instructure-owned learning management system went offline on May 7 after a threat actor once again gained unauthorized access.

Bowie State University plans to cut nearly 80 jobs

May 10, 2026

The public Maryland institution is grappling with reduced state funding, a drop in enrollment and rising costs.

Canvas owner confirms cybersecurity incident

May 8, 2026

Ed tech company Instructure said the data breach affected user names, messages and email addresses, as well as student ID numbers.

Southern Oregon University plan would cut or consolidate 13 academic units

May 8, 2026

A proposal to address a financial crisis has garnered pushback from faculty and others who worry about the university’s mission.

UCLA medical school faces federal civil rights accusation

May 8, 2026

The Trump administration on Wednesday alleged that the highly selective school illegally gives preference to Black and Hispanic applicants.

National Education Association faces EEOC antisemitism complaint

May 7, 2026

The Brandeis Center alleged that the educators union promoted “a hostile environment” for Jewish members by allowing pro-Palestinian activity.

Why NYU and SUNY are teaming up to measure higher ed reforms

May 7, 2026

The joint Higher Education Design Lab will test initiatives against real student outcomes and generate evidence about what works, what doesn’t and why.

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