Autumn A. ArnettHomeThe Anchor Institution Mandate: How Hunter College is Reimagining the Public SquareDr. Nancy Cantor, president of Hunter College, says higher ed institutions have an obligation to leave the Ivory Tower and take up positions of public good in their communities.March 23, 2026Students'An Additional Barrier': Experts Warn of Chaos as Student Loan Portfolios Exit ED for TreasuryThe U.S. Department of Education has signed an interagency agreement with the U.S. Department of the Treasury to transfer roughly $180 billion of the agency’s student loan portfolio, or 11%, to the Treasury Department.March 20, 2026Latest NewsTrump Administration Sues Harvard Over Anti-SemitismThis latest action is part of a trend of escalation from the administration against the university and marks a significant shift from withholding future grants to seeking the repayment of subsidies already awarded.March 20, 2026Leadership & PolicyWill the Emphasis on Workforce Pell Reverse Two Decades of Degree Attainment Progress for Underserved Students?Dr. Nancy Cantor, president of Hunter College, warns against 'pigeonholing' students of color by preparing them too narrowly for specific jobs.March 19, 2026StudentsNew York Expands Funding for Childcare Centers at 11 SUNY CampusesUnder the initiative, colleges will be able to extend childcare hours into evenings and weekends or create additional slots for infants and toddlers.March 16, 2026InstitutionsWSSU Introduces New Online Degree ProgramsAs part of a new strategic partnership with Project Kitty Hawk, a statewide nonprofit initiative, the HBCU will launch three new fully online bachelor's degree programs this fall.March 12, 2026Faculty & StaffPortland Community College Faculty and Staff Strike Wednesday After Stalled NegotiationsThe strike follows a formal impasse declared on January 30 and an overwhelming strike authorization vote in February.March 11, 2026Leadership & PolicySAVE Struck Down as Government Watchdog Group Questions Efficacy of the Federal Student Aid OfficeA Government Accountability Office report recommends that the U.S. Department of Education address gaps in student loan servicer oversight.March 11, 2026StudentsNational Initiative Targets the ‘Black Box’ of Noncredit Workforce EducationA new initiated spearheaded by Rutgers University and the National Council for Workforce Education includes a diverse group of institutions marking a shift toward centering the lived experiences of noncredit students.March 10, 2026StudentsPennsylvania Announces a New Wave of Funding to Target Hunger on CampusThis latest round of PA Hunger-Free Campus grants marks the third consecutive year of investment in the program, which has now reached 92 postsecondary institutions since its inception in 2023.March 9, 2026Previous PagePage 3 of 21Next Page
