From Working Hands to a New Horizon: The Rise, Fall, and Reimagining of Vermont’s Sterling College
By Higher Education Bureau Published as part of The College Closure Files Main Facts: The End of an Era in...
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California Community Colleges Set to Expand Four-Year Degree Programs Under Landmark Legislation
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California is poised to fundamentally reshape its higher education landscape. Following the recent signing of a pair...
Higher Education Weekly Briefing: Enrollment Turnarounds, Multi-Million Dollar Acquisitions, and the Evolving Landscape of Academia
WASHINGTON — In an era defined by demographic cliffs, shifting public perceptions of the value of a degree, and intense...
Legal Threshold Crossed: White Former Employee’s Race Discrimination Lawsuit Against RIT Advances to Jury Trial
By Laurel Kalser | Contributing Journalist Published September 15, 2026 ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A federal employment discrimination lawsuit filed against...
Legal Battle Erupts Between 174-Year-Old Antioch University and College Collab Group Over Governance and Control
By Higher Education News Desk Published: September 2024 Main Facts A high-stakes legal and governance battle has erupted between the...
Department of Homeland Security Proposes Eliminating 60-Day Grace Period for H-1B and Other High-Skilled Visa Holders
WASHINGTON — In a move that could profoundly reshape the landscape for foreign national employment in the United States, the...
Kirk family alleges ‘stunning’ security failures at UVU led to the figure’s death
By Higher Ed Dive Staff Published Sept. 16, 2026 OREM, Utah — More than a year after conservative political activist...
University of Maine Grapples with $19 Million Deficit Through Sweeping Structural Cuts and Enrollment Strategies
ORONO, Maine — Facing persistent demographic headwinds, escalating operational costs, and declining student headcounts, the University of Maine (UMaine) is...
Lawsuit Alleges NIH Using Keyword Screening and Political Litmus Tests to Target and Terminate Scientific Grants
WASHINGTON — A sprawling new legal challenge against the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has brought the mounting tension between...
Academic Freedom Under Siege: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Deteriorating Landscape in U.S. Higher Education
Introduction and Main Facts The state of academic freedom and institutional autonomy within United States higher education is undergoing an...
Financial Pressures Mount at Xavier University Amid Enrollment Volatility and Budget Deficits
CINCINNATI — Xavier University, a historic private Jesuit institution in Cincinnati, Ohio, is navigating a complex period of financial restructuring...
College Enrollment and Persistence Show Promising Post-Pandemic Gains Across U.S. High Schools
By Higher Education Dive Reporting Desk Published September 17, 2026 Main Facts Recent data released by the National Student Clearinghouse...
