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Princeton University to Begin Proctoring Exams to Curb AI-Assisted Cheating
The new policy reverses a longstanding interpretation of the honor code which held that proctors were not necessary and that students should report any suspected wrongdoing. The honor code has governed in-class exams since 1893.
May 15, 2026
Students
University of Chicago Unveils New Free Tuition Initiative
Starting in the fall of 2027, the University of Chicago will guarantee free tuition for undergraduate students from families with annual income less than $250,000.
May 15, 2026
On the Move
SherRhonda Gibbs
SherRhonda Gibbs
has been named president of Texas College. Gibbs is the first female to lead Texas College.
May 14, 2026
Latest News
Investigation Finds Illinois Colleges Falling Short on Shielding Undocumented Students
Most public colleges and universities in Illinois are failing to fully comply with a new state law that requires the schools have protocols on what to do if immigration agents show up on campus and to provide information to students on how to respond, a Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ investigation has found.
May 14, 2026
Students
Lumina-Gallup Study Finds Higher Ed Increasingly Out of Reach for Millions
Nearly three in four adults say a college degree is just as important today as it was 20 years ago, but most say they can't afford it.
May 14, 2026
AI
Universities Are Betting Big on AI — and Some Are Already Cashing In
Decades of dwindling state and federal appropriations have led to a generation of endowment managers who behave more like venture capitalists than traditional institutional stewards in order to fill the gap that public disinvestment has left behind.
May 14, 2026
Opinion
California's Moral Test: Fund the Black-Serving Institutions Grant Program Now
Community colleges, regional state universities, and HBCUs do the hardest work with the thinnest margins.
May 13, 2026
On the Move
Lori Suddick
Lori Suddick
has been named president and CEO of Des Moines Area Community College.
May 13, 2026
AI
The Duel Over AI’s Role in Higher Education
State leaders are balancing a sense of optimism for the AI-driven economy with urgent new laws designed to prevent the technology from "running rampant" on campuses and in sensitive professions.
May 13, 2026
Students
9.9 Million Students Now Eligible for Pell Grants, According to New GAO Findings
Increases in Pell eligibility that GAO found occurred despite fewer students completed their FAFSAs for 2024-2025.
May 13, 2026
On the Move
Marika Peterson
Marika Peterson holds a B.A. in history from Mount Mary University, an M.A. in American history from Marquette University, and a Ph.D. in American history from Marquette University.
May 12, 2026
From the Magazine
What Higher Education Will and Won’t Do When Harm Is Public
Every spring, the NCAA’s March Madness tournament draws enormous public attention, with women’s college basketball now commanding a larger share of viewership than it once did.
May 12, 2026
Latest News
Colorado Lawmakers Propose Cutting State Aid and Work-Study for Private Colleges
Leaders of private colleges are speaking out against the bill, saying it will negatively affect Colorado’s neediest students.
May 12, 2026
Home
New HBCU Coalition Aims to Fast-Track Institutions to R1 Status
The coalition is being funded by a three-year, $1 million grant from the Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery Initiative.
May 12, 2026
Latest News
What You Need to Know About Last Week's Canvas Breach
The breach impacted nearly 9,000 educational institutions worldwide, spanning both K-12 and higher education across the globe.
May 11, 2026
Opinion
The High Cost of Disregarding the Student Transition Experience
For many students, the transition from high school to college is more abrupt, less supported, and more uneven than institutions often assume.
May 11, 2026
From the Magazine
Leading with Heart: Dr. Michael Baston is the recipient of the 2026 The EDU Ledger Champions Award
Dr. Michael A. Baston’s comprehensive understanding of what community college students want and need to be successful and his willingness to mentor and uplift others has earned him the 2026
The EDU Ledger
Champions Award.
May 11, 2026
On the Move
Margaret Nettesheim Hoffmann
Margaret Nettesheim Hoffmann has been named director of the Center for the Advancement of the Humanities within the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences at Marquette University.
May 11, 2026
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