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Students
We Cannot Talk About Student Success While Our Students Are Hungry
Higher education must confront an uncomfortable reality: our systems are not designed for the students we claim to serve.
April 19, 2026
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On the Move
Denise Jones Gregory
Dr. Denise Jones Gregory has been named president of Jackson State University, a role she has served in as interim since 2025.
April 17, 2026
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Latest News
Wealthy Donors Prop Up University Funding as Small-Scale Giving Fades
While the total amount of money donated by alumni increased, the actual number of donors is dwindling.
April 17, 2026
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Students
18- To 20-Year-Olds Lead Community College Enrollment For the First Time
More students are earning postsecondary credentials before the age of 18, a trend that is likely due to the rise in dual enrollment programs.
April 17, 2026
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On the Move
Mary Pearson
Dr. Mary Pearson has been named provost and vice president for academic affairs at Southern Utah University.
April 16, 2026
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Institutions
University of Michigan Restarts Presidential Search as Kent Syverud Steps Aside to Fight Brain Cancer
As institutions like the University of Michigan look to a shrinking pool of elite leaders, they must confront a sobering reality that the very political and regulatory pressures that make these roles so critical are driving top-tier talent to withdraw at the finish line.
April 16, 2026
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Students
Montana Expands American Indian Tuition Waiver
Starting on July 1, the so-called “quantum blood” requirement will be dropped, and eligibility will be expanded to unenrolled tribal “descendants,” the new policy states.
April 16, 2026
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Latest News
Ohio Cuts 90 Degree Programs as States Target 'Low-Value' Credentials
Ohio’s cuts come at a time when colleges and universities across the country are under increased pressure to prove that their programs are paying off for graduates.
April 16, 2026
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Leadership & Policy
Judge Extends Reprieve for Private Colleges in Fight Over Trump’s Race-Reporting Mandate
The schools were initially required to submit the data by March 18. The new deadline is April 24.
April 16, 2026
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Latest News
Hampshire College to Close Its Doors
The institution will shut down following the Fall 2026 semester, saying, it "no longer has the resources to sustain full operations and meet our regulatory responsibilities."
April 15, 2026
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On the Move
Mohamed Abdelrahman
Dr. Mohamed Abdelrahman has been named senior vice president for academic affairs and provost at the University of Houston-Clear Lake.
April 15, 2026
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Opinion
A Number Is Not a Promise: What the FY2027 Budget Really Says About Our Commitment to Children with Disabilities
We’ve seen this movie before, and *spoiler alert*: it doesn’t end well for the kids who were already being left behind.
April 15, 2026
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At Large
Wonder why student debt became a national crisis?
April 15, 2026
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African-American
Why Culturally Sustaining Practices Must Be Part of the Institutional Core
One AABHE presenter said institutional leaders must move beyond access to focus on belonging and equity, even in the current political climate.
April 14, 2026
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On the Move
Donald W. Comer
Dr. Donald W. Comer has been named president of Lane College. He has served as interim since July 2024.
April 14, 2026
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Leadership & Policy
Faculty Unions Challenge Vermont State University's Spending Priorities
A March 2026 letter from faculty and staff union leaders notes that while their full-time staff positions have decreased by 115 positions and unionized faculty positions have decreased by 70 positions, non-union, full-time upper-level administrative positions have grown by 41 percent, or 38 positions.
April 14, 2026
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Campus Climate
The Hidden Housing Crisis for Caregiving Students
Housing insecurity among college students has gained attention in recent years, but less is known about how the issue affects college students who are caregivers.
April 14, 2026
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Community Colleges
Why Community Colleges are the New Frontier for Older Adult Learners
Community colleges emerge as key partners as millions of older Americans pursue second and third career acts.
April 13, 2026
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