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Brown Faces $46 Million Budget Deficit

Brown University, one of the nation’s wealthiest institutions, is facing a $46 million structural deficit, prompting efforts to limit growth...
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What 3 Ratings Agencies Project for Higher Ed in 2025

Recent reports from Moody’s Ratings, S&P Global and Fitch Ratings—taken together—offer a mixed outlook for the sector, particularly small, cash-strapped institutions.

Report: U of Wisconsin System Paid Huron $51M From 2019–23

The Universities of Wisconsin, a 13-institution system, paid Huron Consulting Group at least $51 million from 2019 to 2023, WORT...
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The Year in Closures and Mergers

At least 16 nonprofit institutions announced closures this year as the sector grapples with enrollment challenges and financial pressures. Various others merged.

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Tennessee State Interim President Resigns Under Pressure 

Ronald Johnson steps down amid tensions with the Board of Trustees and ongoing efforts to restore the university’s financial health.

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Interview With an AI Higher Ed Fundraiser

In an effort to augment—not replace—its human fundraising staff, William & Mary launched Wren, an AI-powered virtual engagement officer, last week. Inside Higher Ed interviewed Wren about her approach.

Saint Augustine’s Denied Accreditation, Plans to Appeal

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges voted to remove Saint Augustine’s University from its membership, again...
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Financial Woes and Finger-Pointing at Tennessee State

The historically Black land-grant university is hurting for cash and making significant cuts. State lawmakers blame former administrators for the financial woes, while former administrators blame chronic state underfunding.