The federal government careened into a widespread shutdown shortly after midnight on Wednesday, adding yet another wrinkle to an increasingly acrimonious relationship between the Trump administration and higher education. Read more

Australian study finds that philosophers outearn motor mechanics – on average Read more

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services took additional steps Monday to strip Harvard University of federal funding based on allegations that it discriminated against Jewish students. Read more

In June, the House v. NCAA settlement brought the most significant change yet to the name, image, and likeness (NIL) landscape: athletic departments can now share up to $20.5 million annually in revenue directly with student-athletes. Read more

New survey data also finds that students with robust peer support and strong internet search skills are less likely to rely on AI tools for academic help. Read more

Fahima Noori had big dreams when she graduated from university in Afghanistan. Read more

Noncredit certificates offered by community colleges and other providers in recent years have gained wide appeal. Many students see them as a quick route to the immediate reward of a better job without going into loan debt for a two- or four-year degree. Read more

Long-term trends including declining birth rate mean number of students looking to study abroad set to be much lower in only 10 years’ time Read more

A new program from the libertarian Cato Institute will help students learn about navigating difficult conversations on campus. Cato Courses, which officially launches on Wednesday, will also help students learn about libertarian ideas including limited government and free markets. Read more

Increasing political influence in higher education has led more than a quarter of professors in the South to plan to apply for positions in other states, according to a recent report by the American Association of University Professors. Read more