80 colleges could close in next 5 years: Federal Reserve study
Up to 80 colleges may close in the next five years, according to a study from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. Read more
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Texas lawmakers may ban certain lessons at state colleges under expanded DEI crackdown
This year, the Republican-controlled Texas Legislature is expected to pick up where it left off two years ago to address a perceived liberal bias at the state’s public, four-year universities. Read more
Is DOGE Digging Around in Student Data?
Elon Musk’s government efficiency office may have access to sensitive student information, raising alarms about privacy and threatening to throw the federal aid system into crisis. Read more
Students sue Education Department, allege DOGE is accessing private data
College students in California sued the U.S. Department of Education Friday, alleging Elon Musk’s government efficiency team illegally accessed the agency’s confidential student data. Read more
Closing Department of Education is Trump’s ‘shock and awe’
Even if the department lives to fight another day, putting it under threat will have helped Republicans to ‘flood the zone’ and disorientate opponents, academics say Read more
How northern Illinois colleges are trying to cut textbook costs
Walking down an aisle at the College of DuPage Bookstore, stacks of textbooks line the shelves. Students can purchase “The Art of Public Speaking” for $230 or used for $180, or an early childhood experiences textbook for $235. The average college student spends over $1,000 a year on textbooks and course materials. Read more
Democrats outnumber Republican professors 4 to 1 in math, engineering departments
Democratic professors outnumber their Republican counterparts by a ratio of about 4 to 1 in math and engineering departments, according to a College Fix analysis. Read more
Interns Impacted by Hiring Freeze Left ‘In Limbo’
Thousands of students, some of whom received job offers last October, have lost federal internships, threatening their graduation plans and future careers. Read more
‘Phenomenal’ visa refusal rate for Indians hoping to study in US
Visa challenges and changing immigration policies in traditional student destinations are driving Indians to consider emerging locations Read more
UW-Madison ousts chief diversity officer over financial concerns
The University of Wisconsin, Madison, has initiated a “leadership change” in its Division of Diversity, Equity, and Educational Achievement due to financial concerns. Read more
