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African-American
Dr. Norman C. Francis, Xavier's Eternal President, Dies at 94
The civil rights pioneer and educator who transformed Xavier University of Louisiana into a national powerhouse passed away on Feb 18.
February 18, 2026
Leadership & Policy
Kansas Budget Provision Threatens $12M in University Funding Over DEI Curriculum
Since July, Wichita State University employees have been prohibited from including pronouns in email signatures, university web pages have been removed, and several campus organizations have been renamed.
February 18, 2026
Institutions
Cost of College Tops $38,000 a Year, With True Price Tag for a Degree Potentially Hitting $500,000
The findings paint a stark portrait of college affordability in America at a moment when student debt has become a defining political and economic issue.
February 18, 2026
Native Americans
Indigenous Students Face Stark Barriers at Colleges Built on Tribal Lands, New Report Finds
The analysis found that Native students remain the most underrepresented racial or ethnic group in American higher education, even as the Trump administration moves to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion programs that advocates say provide critical support to those students.
February 17, 2026
At Large
Book Review: A Dream Deferred: Jesse Jackson and the Fight for Black Political Power
In memoriam, we look back at the political ascent of Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
February 17, 2026
On the Move
Lisa Murphey
Lisa Murphey Lundquist has been named founding dean of Mercer University’s College of Health Professions and senior vice provost, and university executive vice president for academic affairs and provost.
February 17, 2026
Students
Jewish College Students Altering Behavior Due to Antisemitism Fears, New Survey Finds
The survey found that 42% of Jewish college and university students reported experiencing antisemitism during their time in school.
February 17, 2026
Opinion
The Dreamer Who Would Not Wait: Reverend Jesse Jackson and the Unfinished Work of Access
The civil rights giant believed a college degree was a civil right — and in a moment when that belief faces its gravest threat, his death demands we carry that conviction forward.
February 17, 2026
Faculty & Staff
Fordham Names Teachers College Leader as New Provost
Fordham University has appointed Dr. KerryAnn O'Meara as its next provost.
February 16, 2026
Institutions
University of Texas at Austin to Consolidate Seven Liberal Arts Departments, Including African Studies and Women's and Gender Studies
Under the plan, the departments of African and African Diaspora Studies; American Studies; Mexican American and Latina/o Studies; and Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies will be merged into a new Department of Social and Cultural Analysis.
February 16, 2026
Students
More Than Half of College Students Are Lonely — and Social Media Is Making It Worse
The findings reveal that spending as few as 16 hours a week on social media is associated with significantly higher odds of loneliness among college students.
February 16, 2026
Institutions
Report: 41 Universities Steering Low-Income Families Into Unaffordable Parent PLUS Loan Debt
New America analysis identifies billions in non-need-based aid directed at affluent students while low-income families face crushing debt burdens.
February 16, 2026
On the Move
Glenn Chambers
Glenn Chambers has been named dean of Michigan State University (MSU)’s Honors College.
February 16, 2026
Sports
Winston-Salem State Dismisses Men's Basketball Coach Hours Before Home Finale
The abrupt midseason firing raises questions about program direction at the historically Black university.
February 16, 2026
Leadership & Policy
Federal Education Department Launches Civil Rights Probe Into Louisiana Higher Education Board
The 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, 2026
Leadership & Policy
Higher Education at a Crossroads: EAB Report Warns of Upheaval on Four Fronts
Higher education is navigating what may be its most turbulent period in decades.
February 13, 2026
HBCUs
FAMU Restructures African American Studies, Fine Arts Programs Amid Student Pushback
University officials defend academic consolidation plan as sustainability measure; provost acknowledges students should have been consulted earlier.
February 13, 2026
Students
MCT Educational Foundation Names Two Ph.D. Candidates as Scholarship Recipients
Foundation honors scholars whose research focuses on equity, belonging, and underrepresented student success.
February 12, 2026
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