Ed Source Zack Justus and Nik Janos February 27, 2026 California’s public universities have weathered past economic shocks, from the dot-com bust to the Great Recession, by adapting what they teach and how they prepare students for work and civic life. That capacity for adaptation is being tested again by […]
Inside Higher Ed Jessica Blake March 4, 2026 Politicians from both sides of the aisle sharply criticized the Education Department’s narrow interpretation of the legislation, which limits the number of students with access to large federal loans. Hundreds of lawmakers have joined dozens of university leaders and academic trade associations […]
Inside Higher Ed Sara Weissman March 5, 2026 These colleges enroll higher shares of Black students compared to other institutions, and larger percentages of those students take on debt, according to a new report. Black students are overrepresented at for-profit colleges and take out loans to attend these institutions at […]
Government and Public Services February 24, 2026 America’s higher education sector is poised for reinvention as declining enrollment, university funding cuts, advancing AI, and evolving regulations reshape the college landscape America’s higher education system is facing intense pressure from all sides. Enrollment is declining, public confidence is weakening, and policymakers […]
Inside Higher Ed Jessica Blake February 27, 2026 The top higher ed official, Nicholas Kent, flaunted the speed and breadth of the administration’s higher ed reforms in a room full of skeptical sector leaders. WASHINGTON, D.C.—Education under Secretary Nicholas Kent opened day two of the American Council on Education’s annual […]
Educate Commission Shytance Wren February 24, 2026 Last summer, the H.B. 1 was passed by the U.S. Congress. This legislation allows students to apply Pell Grants to short-term training programs beginning July 1, 2026, which could open up myriad new workforce opportunities for students from low-income backgrounds. However, the way states implement […]
Stars and Stripes Bob “Shoebob” Carey February 25, 2026 After years of regulatory favoritism that spoke down to military members and veterans and devalued their earned education benefits, the Trump administration is finally releveling the playing field. Last month the U.S. Department of Education finished the AHEAD negotiated rulemaking. The […]
Federal News Network Jory Heckman February 23, 2026 The Education Department is handing off more work to other federal agencies, as part of an ongoing plan to dismantle its operations. The department proceeded with two additional interagency agreements on Monday, transferring work on some of its programs to the State Department and […]
Higher Ed Dive The U.S. higher education sector includes a handful of publicly traded companies, which are federally required to regularly provide updates about their business and performance. These disclosures offer a look into their strategies and some of the broader trends that are shaping the higher ed market. Below, […]
Inside Higher Ed Johanna Alonso February 24, 2026 As delinquency and default rates rise across the country, Trump officials want colleges and universities to play a greater role in getting former students to repay their loans. At least 25 percent of borrowers at more than 1,800 colleges and universities are […]