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NCAA Adds Women's Wrestling as Championship Sport, First Tournament Set for 2026

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The decision, announced at the Association's annual Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, will culminate in the first-ever NCAA women's wrestling championship tournament in 2026. A dedicated women's wrestling committee will now work with NCAA staff to develop the framework for the inaugural 2026 championship tournament.

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Gannon University and Ursuline College announce official merger deal

Higher Ed Dive

The nonprofit institutions will combine to form "the largest Catholic system of higher education along Lake Erie" by December 2026.

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How University of Arizona plans to shrink its deficit by $110M

Higher Ed Dive

Now, the college is eyeing a balanced budget by fiscal 2026. The institution’s interim chief financial officer announced cuts and new revenue opportunities.

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Outgoing Arizona President to Be Paid Through 2026

Inside Higher Ed

Outgoing University of Arizona president Robert Robbins is officially leaving his role next month but will continue to collect a paycheck through July 2026, The Arizona Daily Star reported.

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Georgia’s university system revives SAT, ACT requirements at 4 more colleges

Higher Ed Dive

Augusta, Georgia State, Georgia Southern and Kennesaw State universities will require test scores from students applying to the 2026-27 academic year.

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Women’s Wrestling Aims At 2026 NCAA Championship Status

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Women’s wrestling may become the 91st NCAA championship sport in 2026. Second, as the recommendation also includes establishing a Women's Wrestling Committee, which would begin its work in January 2025, to allow time to prepare for a championship in winter 2026. The NCAA Committee on Women's Athletics voted at its Feb.

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Ontario to bar international medical students

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“Starting from the fall of 2026, all Ontario medical schools will be required to allocate at least 95% of all undergraduate seats to residents of Ontario, with the other 5% reserved for students from the rest of Canada,” said Ford in a press briefing on October 25. million more Ontarians to connect to primary care.