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With Compact, Universities Weigh Whether to Give Up Freedoms for Unknown Payout
Higher ed organizations have raised alarm over a federal government document that asks universities to agree to significant restrictions without specifying what they’ll gain—or what they’ll lose for refusing.
Economic Uncertainty Spurred Cuts in September
Multiple institutions axed jobs and programs last month due to a mix of factors, but the deepest cuts came at Washington University in St. Louis, which has a $12 billion endowment.
New Presidents: Northwestern, Winston-Salem State, Texas A&M and More
Henry Bienen, who served as president of Northwestern University from 1995 to 2009, has been named the university’s interim president...
Higher Ed Sounds Off on Proposed Compact
The sector has overwhelmingly panned Trump’s plan to give preferential treatment to universities that commit to his policies. So have some conservative leaders.
Lane Community College Board Apologizes to President
The Lane Community College Board of Education apologized to President Stephanie Bulger at its Tuesday meeting for how members disrespected...
Spending Soars, Rankings Fall at New College of Florida
Student outcomes and rankings are slipping at the liberal arts college while spending is up. Critics believe the college is at risk of implosion, and some are calling for privatization.
UChicago Sells Off Research Center
The University of Chicago is selling a celebrated research center as the generously endowed university navigates layoffs and program cuts...
HHS Looks to Block Harvard From Federal Funds
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights announced Monday that it’s moving to cut off...