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As Federal Scrutiny of Degree Value Grows, Illinois Tech Bets on Industry-Aligned Restructuring

Powered by $76 million in philanthropic support, the Illinois Institute of Technology is scrapping traditional academic departments in favor of career-aligned interdisciplinary colleges — a bold structural overhaul landing just as new federal regulations tie higher education funding directly to graduate earnings.

September 1, 2026

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Leadership & Policy

Education Department, NSF Move Forward With Changes to Federal Grant Rules

The U.S. Department of Education and National Science Foundation moved forward August 24 with separate proposals that would change how the agencies administer federal grants.

August 27, 2026

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Small Colleges Face a Big Reckoning

With dozens of institutions closing in recent years, students, faculty, and surrounding communities are feeling the consequences of higher education’s financial and enrollment strain.

August 27, 2026

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Leadership & Policy

Tightening Visas, Rising Fees, and the Double Bind Facing U.S. Higher Education

As international enrollment drops, federal shifts to student stay limits and steep work-visa costs threaten to disrupt university operations and squeeze the global workforce pipeline.

August 26, 2026

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From Campus to Content Creation: Colleges Embrace the Influencer Economy

A growing number of colleges are treating content creation as a professional skill, offering courses and majors that teach students how to build audiences, manage platforms and navigate contracts.

August 25, 2026

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Early Decision Antitrust Case Against Dartmouth and Other COFHE Members Moves Forward

A Massachusetts judge has allowed a lawsuit alleging that Dartmouth and other elite colleges used early decision policies to inflate tuition to proceed.

August 25, 2026

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Leadership & Policy

ED Moves to Loosen Accreditor Rules — And Loses Two Quiet Guardrails Along the Way

A new federal proposal would make it easier for accrediting agencies to enter the market while making peer review optional, signaling a major shift in higher education oversight.

August 24, 2026

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The EDU Ledger, VSU Host HBCU Media Leaders to Discuss "Owning Our Narrative"

The EDU Ledger brought HBCU communications leaders together at Virginia State University for a timely conversation on reclaiming, shaping, and amplifying their institutions’ stories.

August 24, 2026

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Disrupting HBCU Fundraising: How Bowie State University Turned Advancement into Institutional Viability

Raising significant private support from individuals, corporations, and foundations is no longer optional for HBCUs—it is a core measure of institutional strength.

August 20, 2026

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Community Colleges

Urban Community College Leadership: Transforming Higher Education to Reshape Marginalized Student Opportunities

Urban community colleges serve a crucial role in providing access to higher education for marginalized and underserved students.

August 18, 2026

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Roslyn Clark Artis Makes the Case for Strategic Investment

From securing a $1 million ServiceNow investment to reshaping academic programs around high-demand careers, Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis is positioning Benedict students for stronger post-graduation outcomes.

August 17, 2026

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Texas Looks to Expand Outcomes-Based Funding to Four-Year Institutions

As Texas moves to reward universities for student outcomes, its community colleges offer a warning: successful incentives can quickly become expensive ones.

August 17, 2026

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Former HBCU Presidents Reflect on Leadership, Legacy and Community

The lasting impact of HBCUs, former presidents say, comes from more than academics—it’s the culture of encouragement, belonging, and purpose that transforms students’ lives.

August 14, 2026

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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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At LeMoyne-Owen, Giving Season Starts With Getting Students Through the Door

The historic South Memphis HBCU's first major fundraising action each year rallies community members and alumni to support gap funding for incoming students.

August 11, 2026

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From the Magazine

Karrie Dixon Is Rebuilding Trust and Raising Ambition at NCCU

With a clean audit, record enrollment and a new AI institute, Dixon is positioning North Carolina Central University for a new chapter of operational strength and academic growth.

August 10, 2026

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College Athletics’ Spending Race Leaves Students Paying the Bill

As coaching salaries and program costs rise, a GAO report warns that many colleges are shifting millions in athletic deficits onto students, families and taxpayers.

August 10, 2026

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From the Magazine

The Higher Education Leadership Foundation and CAU's Executive Leadership Institute Are Building a Playbook from Inside the Community

From fundraiser and strategist to mentor and community advocate, HBCU presidents rely on targeted leadership training to meet the unique demands of their positions.

August 7, 2026

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