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Charlie Kirk Killing Feeds Fears for Higher Ed’s Future
The provocateur supercharged the right’s depiction of campuses as intolerant, leftist spaces. Then he was killed on one while exercising free speech and debating students.
Education Department Moves to End Funding for Minority-Serving Institutions
Trump administration officials call the programs unconstitutional. But advocates argue they improve the quality of education for all students who enroll.
Record-Breaking Gifts for Georgia Tech, Colby College
Two institutions have received historic nine-figure gifts. Georgia Institute of Technology alumnus John Durstine, who died in February, donated $100...
The Key Podcast: StoryCorps Wants Students to See the Humanity in Other People
Dave Isay, the founder of StoryCorps, said his dream for One Small Step, an initiative that pairs politically divided strangers...
NIH Cuts Mean Job Losses in College Towns
New report from the Brookings Institution shows that National Institutes of Health funding increases can boost labor markets in college towns. But if Trump’s proposed budget cuts takes effect, some will lose thousands of jobs.
Only One-Third of College Students Have Positive Mental Health
A new survey finds poor mental health conditions, particularly anxiety and depression, continue to impact a significant share of college students.
Commerce Secretary Says He Wants Half of University Patent Money
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told Axios he wants the federal government to get half the dollars generated from patents that...
New Report Details Community College Student Parents’ Struggles
A new report from the Center for Community College Student Engagement found that even though parenting students are especially dedicated...