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Trump administration proposes 4-year cap on international student visas
https://www.highereddive.com/news/trump-dhs-ice-4-year-cap-international-student-visas/758889/
Published: August 28, 2025 16:50
The proposed rule has been panned by student advocates, one of whom argued it represents a "dangerous overreach by government into academia.”
Where do states stand on college and career readiness metrics?
https://www.highereddive.com/news/where-do-states-stand-college-career-readiness-metrics/758732/
Published: August 28, 2025 09:00
While most states have adopted at least one indicator in their accountability systems, there’s no uniform approach, an All4Ed report found.
6 higher education trends to watch for in the 2025-26 academic year
https://www.highereddive.com/news/6-higher-education-trends-2025-2026/758810/
Published: August 28, 2025 09:00
We're keeping tabs on major sector news, including regulatory shifts, research funding cuts and challenges to in-state tuition for undocumented students.
Ohio University to cut 11 academic programs to comply with new law
https://www.highereddive.com/news/ohio-university-program-cuts-comply-SB1/758788/
Published: August 27, 2025 19:21
A sweeping higher education law enacted this year requires the state’s public colleges to end undergraduate programs that award low numbers of degrees.
Albright College declares ‘remarkable’ turnaround as it borrows $15M from endowment
https://www.highereddive.com/news/albright-college-turnaround-15m-endowment-loan/758688/
Published: August 27, 2025 09:00
The private institution said it’s on track for a $10 million budget surplus after recent cuts and cash concerns.
George Mason University leader rebukes Trump administration’s apology demand
https://www.highereddive.com/news/george-mason-university-leader-rebukes-trump-apology-demand-Gregory-Washington/758690/
Published: August 26, 2025 20:22
President Gregory Washington’s lawyer called the U.S. Department of Education's allegations of Title VI violations "a legal fiction" in a Monday letter.
Half of college students say their mental health is ‘fair’ to ‘terrible,’ survey finds
https://www.highereddive.com/news/half-of-college-students-say-their-mental-health-is-fair-to-terrible-s/758571/
Published: August 26, 2025 09:00
These issues may impact their trajectory, with large shares of learners reporting that they’re considering reducing their classload, transferring or dropping out.
Cornell University plans to restructure later this year amid federal funding declines
https://www.highereddive.com/news/cornell-university-restructure-job-cuts-trump-administration-funding/758568/
Published: August 25, 2025 20:18
The Ivy League institution's leaders said efforts to save costs and centralize operations will “inevitably” lead to workforce reductions.
Judge strikes down Minnesota dual enrollment program’s ban on faith statements
https://www.highereddive.com/news/judge-strikes-down-minnesota-dual-enrollment-ban-faith-statements/758539/
Published: August 25, 2025 18:15
Two Christian colleges sued the state over the 2023 law, arguing it infringed on their religious freedom.
Kettering University fast-tracks semiconductor talent with nation’s first accelerated degree
https://www.highereddive.com/spons/kettering-university-fast-tracks-semiconductor-talent-with-nations-first-a/757861/
Published: August 25, 2025 09:00
Kettering University is launching the nation’s first accelerated semiconductor degree, blending its 50/50 Co-op model with a three-year path to meet industry demand.
Week in review: UCLA and other colleges move to cut costs
https://www.highereddive.com/news/week-in-review-ucla-and-other-colleges-move-to-cut-costs/758388/
Published: August 25, 2025 09:00
We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from a judicial blow to the Trump administration’s plans to a tally of the student visas revoked so far this year.
George Mason University violated civil rights law, Education Department alleges
https://www.highereddive.com/news/george-mason-title-vi-education-department/758447/
Published: August 22, 2025 22:00
The agency singled out the university’s president and called for him to publicly apologize "for promoting unlawful discriminatory practices."
‘Wrong and deeply disappointing’: Supreme Court voids order restoring NIH grants
https://www.highereddive.com/news/disappointing-supreme-court-voids-order-restoring-nih-grants/758440/
Published: August 22, 2025 19:17
The high court's Thursday decision potentially made it much more difficult for researchers to have their grants reinstated.