Bipartisan group of senators introduces bill to ban legacy admissions August 5, 2026 Similar proposals have kicked around for years in Congress, but they’ve yet to become law despite sharpened public scrutiny of the practice. Read more
Illinois Institute of Technology lays off 160 faculty and staff members August 4, 2026 As it undergoes a major restructuring, the private institution cited challenges in international student enrollment and research cutbacks. Read more
Brown University president to step down in 2027 August 4, 2026 Christina Paxson has led Brown through tumultuous moments, including the coronavirus pandemic and federal funding freezes and disruptions. Read more
McMahon calls on college leaders to commit to policy reforms by end of year August 4, 2026 Her “Call to Action” repeats many themes from the 2025 proposed higher ed compact, such as viewpoint diversity and campus protest rules. Read more
Week in review: A $100K fee for OPT? August 3, 2026 We’re rounding up recent stories, from a look at the keywords used to target grants to a group of higher education bills advancing in the Senate. Read more
$23M awarded to Massachusetts colleges, state facilities for clean energy projects August 1, 2026 The state grants will cover up to 45% of the cost for large-scale projects, such as implementing energy efficiency measures. Read more
Bipartisan group of senators introduce bill to ban legacy admissions August 1, 2026 Similar proposals have kicked around for years in Congress, but they’ve yet to become law despite sharpened public scrutiny of the practice. Read more
$47M NSF pilot to arm Ph.D. students with private industry experience July 31, 2026 Under the initiative, companies will provide funding so students can conduct dissertation research at their sites for at least a year. Read more
Senate panel OKs bill to block Education Department’s postsecondary office transfer July 31, 2026 The proposed legislation moves to the full Senate just weeks after the House introduced 10 bills that would codify some of the agency’s transfers. Read more
University of Valley Forge in Pennsylvania to shutter July 31, 2026 The Christian institution is suspending education activities indefinitely after its board determined it “could not continue academic operations responsibly.” Read more
