Penn State University proposes closing 7 commonwealth campuses
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 14, 2025
In a report to trustees, university officials cited enrollment declines at the colleges, as well as their financial deficits and maintenance backlogs.
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Education Department walks back $37.7M fine against Grand Canyon University
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 20, 2025
Brian Mueller, the university’s president, said the ruling supports that the large Christian institution was “wrongly accused” of misleading doctoral students.
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Indiana governor sued by state ACLU over university board control
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 8, 2025
Mike Braun to appoint all nine Indiana University trustees. The lawsuit takes aim at last-minute provisions added to the state’s budget that allow Gov.
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Understanding the Social Change Model of Leadership (SCM): Igniting Students’ Academic Development P
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Maryland regents allow furloughs and salary cuts for public universities
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 20, 2025
The state’s higher education system is facing big funding shortfalls at both the state and federal levels.
What will happen when a university fails to prevent fraud?
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MAY 7, 2025
The new offence of failure to prevent fraud makes it even more important that you know what is being done in the name of your university. David Kernohan has the details
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Universities may be a priority for reform but they are not a priority for investment
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NOVEMBER 10, 2024
Rachel Wolf argues the tuition fee rise doesn't signal Labour's confidence in universities - they must show value to communities and working people The tuition fee rise shouldn't be seen as vote of confidence in universities, argues Rachel Wolf.
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Kansas State professor sues university for alleged transgender bias
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 6, 2025
A supervisor at the public institution forced a transgender faculty member to drastically cut short his medical leave for a hysterectomy, the lawsuit said.
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As universities embrace the civic, they must transcend activist/academic binaries
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MAY 5, 2025
Ed Stevens and Rebecca Pericleous describe how universities should deploy activist-in-residence schemes to democratise academic practice
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New Jersey City University takes key step to become part of Kean University
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 16, 2025
The two public institutions signed a letter of intent Thursday outlining a plan that would transform NJCU into “Kean Jersey City.”
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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 22, 2025
In the heart of Baltimore, a remarkable transformation is taking place at Coppin State University under the visionary leadership of President Dr. Anthony Jenkins. The numbers tell a compelling story of transformation for the historically Black college and university (HBCU). Coppin was always my first choice, says Muhammad.
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Utah Lawmakers Flex Their Power Over Public Universities
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 28, 2025
Utah Lawmakers Flex Their Power Over Public Universities Ryan Quinn Wed, 05/28/2025 - 03:00 AM In the past two years, the Republican-controlled Legislature has weakened tenure, restricted pride flags at universities, overhauled gen ed at one university and pushed institutions to reallocate funding. Byline(s) Ryan Quinn
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Free speech and the University of Sussex
HEPI
APRIL 2, 2025
Naimat Zafary is a PhD researcher at the University of Sussex and a former Afghan Chevening Scholar. An Afghan accepted for a prestigious Chevening Scholarship , I had been excited by the opportunity to study at the top university in the world for international development and to gain knowledge that I could put to use in my home country.
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Why I Chose the University of Florida
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 8, 2025
Why I Chose the University of Florida Elizabeth Redden Thu, 05/08/2025 - 12:49 PM Santa J. Ono explains why hes pursuing the University of Florida presidency. Byline(s) Santa J.
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What I Learned Serving on My University's AI Committee
The Chronicle of Higher Education
MAY 23, 2025
By Megan Fritts What I learned serving on a university AI committee. We need to embrace a more radical response.
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Annette Roberts Webb Wants to Bring the University to the Community
MindMax
MAY 15, 2025
Annette Roberts Webb, Dean of University of California Merced’s Division of Professional and Continuing Education, joins MindMax CEO Lee Maxey to talk about launching a new division in one of Californias most underserved regions. The post Annette Roberts Webb Wants to Bring the University to the Community appeared first on MindMax.
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Howard University Makes History as First HBCU to Achieve Top Research Status
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
In a groundbreaking achievement that marks a significant milestone for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Howard University has become the first HBCU to receive the prestigious Research One (R1) Carnegie Classification, placing it among the nation's most elite research institutions. Dr. Bruce A.
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Walsh and Xavier Universities Launch Partnership
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 28, 2025
Walsh and Xavier Universities Launch Partnership Sara Weissman Wed, 05/28/2025 - 03:00 AM The two Catholic colleges are teaming up to expand graduate program offerings for students at both. For Walsh, its part of a broader effort to create a network of Catholic institutions. Byline(s) Sara Weissman
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How universities can foster soft skills to prepare career-ready graduates
University Business
MAY 5, 2025
How exactly can universities cultivate soft skills? Here are several strategies, informed by organizational psychology and current best practices, that universities and professors can implement Integrate soft skills into the curriculum Dont leave soft skill development to chance; bake it into coursework.
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80% of UK universities miss recruitment forecasts
The PIE News
APRIL 10, 2025
Universities UK International ( UUKi ) has released partial findings from its International Student Recruitment Survey 2025, which garnered responses from 54 universities. The survey gathered data on actual and forecasted international student enrolments from September 2023 through to January 2026.
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University of Florida Trustees Select Dr. Santa Ono as President Amid Conservative Opposition
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 28, 2025
The University of Florida Board of Trustees voted unanimously Tuesday to select Dr. Santa J. Ono as the university's 14th president, despite intense scrutiny from conservative activists and Republican lawmakers who questioned his commitment to Florida's higher education reforms. in experimental medicine from McGill University in 1991.
The courts are slowly clarifying universities’ duty of care
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JANUARY 15, 2025
A High Court ruling could have significant implications for disabled students seeking reasonable adjustments from their university. Jim Dickinson gets across the detail
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Anatomy of a higher education merger – City St George’s University
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JANUARY 26, 2025
Debbie McVitty goes behind the scenes of the recent merger of City University of London and St George's University to find out what others can learn Debbie McVitty goes behind the scenes of the recent merger of City, University of London and St George's University
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Oakwood University Names First Female President in 129-Year History
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 29, 2025
Gina Spivey-Brown In a historic appointment, Dr. Gina Spivey-Brown has been named the 12th president of Oakwood University, becoming the first woman to lead the historically Black Seventh-day Adventist institution in its 129-year history. Pollard, who has led the Huntsville, Alabama-based university for 15 years. "I
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Johnson & Wales University to lay off 91 faculty and staff
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 8, 2025
“We simply cannot afford to be the size that we once were,” the private nonprofit’s chancellor said in a letter to stakeholders.
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Is going to university still worth it? A widening participation student’s view
HEPI
FEBRUARY 2, 2025
I would work my way through high school, do my A levels and then end up at a good university, graduating into a well-paid job. I think this is the journey most undertake or are pointed towards as we were told that university students almost always earn more than those without one. Its a no-brainer, right? A remarkable stat!
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University of Florida Board Votes Unanimously to Hire Ono
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 27, 2025
University of Florida Board Votes Unanimously to Hire Ono Josh Moody Tue, 05/27/2025 - 01:44 PM Before the boards vote, the former University of Michigan president defended his actions related to diversity, equity and inclusion. But the decision isnt final. Byline(s) Josh Moody
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Howard University Establishes 14th Amendment Center for Law and Democracy
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 27, 2025
Sherrilyn Ifill Howard University has announced the establishment of the 14th Amendment Center for Law and Democracy, a new initiative aimed at promoting the vision and values articulated in one of the Constitution's most transformative amendments. Wutoh, Howard University provost and chief academic officer.
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The era of hyper competition between universities needs to end
Wonkhe
MAY 15, 2025
We can build on these efforts to inform the art of the possible. Brokerage efforts, designed and delivered by our organisations working in partnership, could facilitate opportunities to reduce the risk of market failure or the need for acquisitions.
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University leaders can be more adventurous in championing each other’s institutions
Wonkhe
JANUARY 11, 2025
Plymouth Marjon vice chancellor Claire Taylor ponders what it would take for different universities to overcome their competitive interests to usher in a new era of mutual advocacy
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University of Michigan President Dr. Santa Ono to Exit After Brief Tenure
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 4, 2025
Ono University of Michigan President Dr. Santa J. Ono has announced his departure after a remarkably brief three-year tenure, accepting the sole finalist position for the presidency at the University of Florida. They reflect a deep commitment to ensuring that Michigan's best days are still ahead."
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Higher education postcard: Harvard University
Wonkhe
MAY 8, 2025
This weeks card from Hugh Jones postbag takes us to the frontline of the culture wars
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University of Arizona has balanced budget in sight after massive deficits
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 9, 2025
across the board, with the largest reductions hitting administration and university support. A preliminary budget plan for fiscal 2026 would cut 3.2%
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University of New Haven announces Saudi Arabia campus
The PIE News
APRIL 28, 2025
The campus, which will mark the first overseas university to open an international branch in Saudi Arabia, aims to enrol 13,000 students when fully operational although the necessary regulatory approvals are still pending. Ambrose, chair of the University’s board of governors.
Morgan State University Launches Task Force to Combat Declining Black Male Enrollment
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 2, 2025
Morgan State University, Maryland's largest Historically Black University, is taking decisive action to address a concerning trend: the steady decline in Black male Dr. David K. University President Dr. David K. Wilson enrollment.
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National University Approved as Registered Apprenticeship Program Sponsor for K-12 Teachers
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 1, 2025
National University (NU) has been approved by the U.S. The nonprofit, Veteran-founded university, which serves over 50,000 nontraditional, working, and military students annually through degree programs and 80,000 more through workforce and professional programs, aims to address critical teacher shortages with this new initiative.
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How will private universities unlock opportunities within Greece and beyond?
The PIE News
MAY 7, 2025
In March 2024, the Greek parliament approved a law authorising the establishment of private universities, along with the annexes of private foreign universities, with 159 votes in favour. But given that only one in three Greek students currently get into their top-choice university program, this is no surprise.
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Philander Smith University Names Dr. Maurice Gipson as 15th President
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 23, 2025
Maurice Gipson Philander Smith University's Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Maurice D. Gipson as the institution's 15th president and chief executive officer, the university announced Thursday. Gipson most recently served as Vice Chancellor for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity at the University of Missouri's flagship campus.
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How Three Universities Developed Their Chatbots
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
MAY 13, 2025
But today, colleges and universities are taking the technology into their own hands, building chatbots aimed at keeping their students and faculty on the leading edge of ITs hottest trend. Not long ago, the discourse about artificial intelligence and higher education largely centered on how to prevent cheating.
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St. Andrews University announces abrupt closure
Higher Ed Dive
APRIL 28, 2025
The North Carolina liberal arts institution’s president said that “financial sustainability is no longer attainable” and it will close May 5.
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Improving AI Governance for Stronger University Compliance and Innovation
Campus Technology
MAY 7, 2025
The caveat is that this can only be achieved when universities adopt a strategic and proactive set of data and process management policies for their use of AI. AI can generate valuable insights for higher education institutions and it can be used to enhance the teaching process itself.
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University of Sussex taking legal action over £585,000 free speech fine
The Guardian - Higher Education
MARCH 27, 2025
Vice-chancellor Sasha Roseneil accuses Office for Students of seeking to persecute rather than solve problems The University of Sussex is taking legal action to overturn a record fine levied by Englands higher education regulator, accusing the regulator of seeking to persecute it rather than solve problems.
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Sexual misconduct data is coming – here’s what universities should do to prepare
Wonkhe
APRIL 14, 2025
Adam Waddingham argues that the new Sexual Misconduct Survey marks a necessary shift toward confronting and reforming how UK universities become safer
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