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A photo illustration of a person blowing a whistle with paperwork coming out of the top of it.
A photo illustration of a person blowing a whistle with paperwork coming out of the top of it.

Universities Settled Over Allegedly Baseless Probes. They’re Not Expressing Regret.

August 21, 2026

Former Justice Department lawyers say investigations into Brown and Columbia over alleged antisemitism were politically motivated. But it’s unclear whether federal officials will investigate the whistleblowers’ letter.

Cover of the book "What Happened to College" next to a headshot of the author Neil Gross.
Cover of the book "What Happened to College" next to a headshot of the author Neil Gross.

Students’ Choices of Roommates, Clubs and More Fuel Higher Ed Polarization

August 19, 2026

A new book by sociologist Neil Gross argues universities aren’t doing enough to counteract students’ formation of their own ideological bubbles.

A collection of tents with students on the campus of Columbia shows that the protests continue
A collection of tents with students on the campus of Columbia shows that the protests continue
A photo illustration collage of Mount Rushmore, the U.S. flag inside a silhouette of the Capitol dome, a 1800s line illustration of an eagle on a shield and a "I voted" sticker.
A photo illustration collage of Mount Rushmore, the U.S. flag inside a silhouette of the Capitol dome, a 1800s line illustration of an eagle on a shield and a "I voted" sticker.

The Heated Discourse About Civil Discourse

August 17, 2026

Groups advocating for “dialogue across difference” and finding better ways to discuss and disagree about controversial topics are themselves part of a polarized debate.

A photo illustration of a student walking across a quad looking at their cellphone with a sign in the grass next to them that says "free tuition" on it.
A photo illustration of a student walking across a quad looking at their cellphone with a sign in the grass next to them that says "free tuition" on it.
A campus sign that says "Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid."
A campus sign that says "Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid."
A photo illustration of a broken window. Each pane of the four quadrants of the window depicts a different type of decaying building infrastructure.
A photo illustration of a broken window. Each pane of the four quadrants of the window depicts a different type of decaying building infrastructure.

Deferred Maintenance Backlog Is ‘Ticking Time Bomb’ for Higher Ed

August 11, 2026

Legislatures have different approaches for addressing—or not addressing—billions of dollars in needed repairs, according to new research.

Three people sit at a table on a stage at a conference. Another person stands at a lectern.
Three people sit at a table on a stage at a conference. Another person stands at a lectern.

States Wrestle With Data and Program Tweaks to Access Workforce Pell

August 7, 2026

At a meeting of state higher ed and workforce officers this week, how to meet federal requirements to unlock Workforce Pell funds dominated many discussions.