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A photo illustration of an open padlock with ones and zeros making it up and a backdrop of computer code.
A photo illustration of an open padlock with ones and zeros making it up and a backdrop of computer code.

‘PAY OR LEAK’: Hackers Target Big Higher Ed Vendor

May 5, 2026

The criminal extortion group ShinyHunters breached Instructure last week. The hackers, who have also attacked individual universities, demanded the ed-tech giant pay up or face a data leak.

A photo illustration of a long receipt with a magnifying glass over the part of it showing in focus "total: $$$$" in green.
A photo illustration of a long receipt with a magnifying glass over the part of it showing in focus "total: $$$$" in green.

Confusing College Pricing Sows Mistrust in Higher Ed

May 5, 2026

New survey suggests that difficulty calculating the real cost of college weakens institutional trust among students and their families.

A photo illustration of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and President Donald Trump loom over a University of California, San Diego, Health System building.
A photo illustration of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and President Donald Trump loom over a University of California, San Diego, Health System building.

‘Vulnerable’ Medical Schools Caught in MAGA’s Crosshairs

May 4, 2026

Republicans are scrutinizing “woke” medical schools. But experts warn that bowing to political pressure could hurt the future of public health, research and higher education. 

A photo of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, throwing T-shirts at the crowd upon arriving for a speaking event at Utah Valley University; behind him is a tent that reads "The American Comeback/Prove Me Wrong." Kirk was shot and killed during the event.
A photo of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, throwing T-shirts at the crowd upon arriving for a speaking event at Utah Valley University; behind him is a tent that reads "The American Comeback/Prove Me Wrong." Kirk was shot and killed during the event.
A photo illustration of a group of construction workers building a pillar being shown on a laptop screen.
A photo illustration of a group of construction workers building a pillar being shown on a laptop screen.

Sal Khan, TED, ETS Eye the Degree Market

April 23, 2026

The newly announced Khan TED Institute plans to soon offer an AI degree for under $10,000. But experts say proving the degree’s value to students, employers and accreditors will take time—if it happens at all.

A man and woman reading a book in front of stand with flags from different countries
A man and woman reading a book in front of stand with flags from different countries
A photo illustration of a person holding a cellphone with blurry type on the screen.
A photo illustration of a person holding a cellphone with blurry type on the screen.

DOJ Extends Web Accessibility Deadline

April 21, 2026

Public colleges now have until next year to ensure their web pages and mobile apps are accessible to people with disabilities in accordance with recent updates to the ADA. Disability advocates decried the delay as “unconscionable.”