Chera WatsonChera Watson is a freelance journalist and a community college educator.Leadership & PolicyFederal Education Department Launches Civil Rights Probe Into Louisiana Higher Education BoardThe U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has opened a directed investigation into the Louisiana Board of Regents, targeting a decade-spanning policy that critics say explicitly excludes white and Asian students from priority enrollment and graduation initiatives.February 16, 2026Leadership & PolicyHigher Education at a Crossroads: EAB Report Warns of Upheaval on Four FrontsHigher education is navigating what may be its most turbulent period in decades.February 13, 2026Leadership & PolicySenate Bill Would Cap Consumer Interest Rates at 36%, Closing Loopholes That Enable Triple-Digit APRsLegislation mirrors Military Lending Act protections, drawing support from more than 170 advocacy groups.February 12, 2026Community CollegesCommunity Colleges Struggle to Serve Growing Population of Multilingual Students, New Study FindsThe three-year study by the Community College Research Center at Columbia University found that multilingual learners face significant barriers to persistence and completion, even as they represent a substantial portion of the student body at institutions serving immigrant communities.February 11, 2026Community CollegesDual Enrollment Surges to 2.8 Million Students as Equity Gaps PersistCommunity colleges account for majority of participants, but racial disparities remain pronounced.February 10, 2026Leadership & 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, 2026Previous PagePage 3 of 4Next Page
