Chera WatsonChera Watson Leadership & PolicyOklahoma Governor Eliminates Tenure at Regional Universities and Community CollegesThe executive order strips tenure protections from faculty at institutions including the state's six regional universities and its community college system, though it does not apply to the University of Oklahoma or Oklahoma State University, the state's flagship research institutions.February 6, 2026Leadership & Policy1.7 Million More Students Qualify for Maximum Pell Grants Following FAFSA SimplificationThe dramatic uptick in eligibility stems from changes implemented through the bipartisan FAFSA Simplification Act, which President Donald Trump signed into law during his first term.February 2, 2026Faculty & StaffHigher Ed Staff Embrace AI for Daily Work Despite Policy Gaps, New Survey FindsRespondents say they use AI tools for work, but are unaware of policies or guidelines meant to guide such use.January 29, 2026Faculty & StaffColumbia University Names Dr. Jennifer Mnookin as Next PresidentColumbia University has appointed Dr. Jennifer L. Mnookin, chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, as its next president.January 26, 2026African-AmericanSmithsonian Exhibition Showcases Hidden Archives of Historically Black CollegesNew exhibit reveals how HBCUs have served as stewards of African American history and culture for generations.January 23, 2026StudentsFederal Lawsuit Threatens In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students Across Multiple StatesThe legal challenges, which target Texas, Minnesota, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Illinois, California, and Virginia, follow an April 2025 executive order directing the Attorney General to halt enforcement of state laws that allegedly favor noncitizens.January 22, 2026African-AmericanState of the Dream 2026: From Regression to Signs of a Black RecessionBlack workers face 'economic recession' as unemployment soars, federal jobs disappear.January 21, 2026StudentsCollege Enrollment Grows 1%, Driven by Community Colleges and Public UniversitiesNational Student Clearinghouse data shows private colleges declining as students shift toward workforce-focused programs.January 15, 2026African-AmericanUniversities Mark MLK Day 2026 with Community Service, Civil Rights ProgrammingThe celebrations come amid ongoing national debates over diversity programs in higher education and as the United States marks its semiquincentennial year.January 14, 2026StudentsColleges Partner with Students to Redesign First-Year ExperienceThe interventions address persistent problems first-year students face.January 9, 2026Previous PagePage 2 of 3Next Page
