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Walter Hudson

Walter Hudson is a veteran journalist who has served as a writer and editor for numerous publications including serving as a senior editor and online editor for The EDU Ledger, and a copy editor at The New York Times, and The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Faculty & Staff
The Faculty With the Least Protection Are Most at Risk
New data on faculty discipline and higher ed layoffs points to a workforce crisis falling hardest on contingent instructors.
September 10, 2026
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HBCUs
Most States Have Acknowledged The Debt Owed to Public HBCUs. Almost None Have Paid It.
Four years ago, a landmark Forbes investigation revealed HBCUs had been systematically short-changed by the states that were legally obligated to fund them to the tune of $12.8 billion. Today, the number remains largely unchanged.
August 12, 2026
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AI
More Than Half of Parents Now Use AI to Research Colleges, Survey Finds
Affordability still tops parent concerns, but career outcomes are reshaping how families judge a college's worth.
August 3, 2026
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AI
When AI Flags a Student in Trouble, Who Is Responsible for What Comes Next?
Colleges are turning to early alert systems to improve retention, but autonomous tools are raising unresolved questions about privacy, mandatory reporting, and human oversight.
July 28, 2026
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Institutions
The Three-Year Degree Debate
As colleges experiment with faster, cheaper bachelor’s degrees, critics warn that reduced-credit programs may leave working-class students with a diminished version of higher education.
July 2, 2026
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Institutions
New Book Amplifies Voices of Black Women Who Led HBCUs Through Crisis, Transformation
In their own words, trailblazing Black women HBCU presidents reveal what it takes to lead institutions built on legacy, resilience, and transformation.
June 19, 2026
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Institutions
Experts Warn Data Gaps Undermine Value of Fast-Growing Non-Degree Credentials
Experts say workforce Pell alone won't fix the problem.
June 11, 2026
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Demographics
The Last Class of 18-Year-Olds
As the demographic cliff arrives, some colleges have a plan. Others are waiting for a miracle.
June 9, 2026
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Institutions
Why a Massive Endowment Doesn't Mean a University Is Rich
As elite institutions announce layoffs, hiring freezes, and program cuts, a closer look at the difference between what institutions own and what they can actually spend reveals a more complicated financial picture than headline numbers suggest.
June 1, 2026
As elite institutions announce layoffs, hiring freezes, and program cuts, a closer look at the difference between what institutions own and what they can actually spend reveals a more complicated financial picture than headline numbers suggest.
Institutions
Colleges Are Drowning in Data. Experts Say That’s Exactly the Problem
American colleges and universities have spent more than a decade investing heavily in data infrastructure, yet a growing chorus of technology experts and higher education analysts warn that the industry’s obsession with accumulating information has paradoxically left institutions less equipped to help the students they serve.
May 21, 2026
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