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Community Colleges
Why Two-Year Schools Are Higher Education's Fastest-Growing Sector
Community colleges are leveraging affordability and "reverse transfers" to become the most agile sector in American higher education.
April 21, 2026
Latest News
Trump Administration Proposes New 'Earnings Premium' Accountability System
Under the newly proposed accountability system, undergraduate programs must demonstrate clear economic value to remain eligible for Pell Grants and federal loans. Public comments on the draft are open through May 20.
April 20, 2026
On the Move
Jamal Scott
Jamal Scott has been named the tenth president of Highland Community College.
April 20, 2026
Institutions
College Enrollment Rises for First Time Since 2012, But Per-Student Funding Hits a Wall
While state and local appropriations hit a record $130.7 billion in 2025, a 3.6% surge in enrollment has stretched resources thin. For the first time since 2012, per-student funding is on the decline — signaling a shift toward fiscal volatility just as institutions prepare to face a demographic cliff.
April 20, 2026
From the Magazine
Higher Ed Stakeholders Pushing Back on Government’s Anti-DEI Stance
Despite ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to root out campus-based initiatives that foster diversity, equity and inclusion, institutional leaders should not confuse the administration’s anti-DEI rhetoric with the law of the land.
April 20, 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
At Large
Wonder why student debt became a national crisis?
April 15, 2026
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