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...
Higher Education
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...
Federal Court Blocks Trump Administration’s Controversial Four-Year Student Visa Cap in Major Victory for Higher Education
WASHINGTON — In a stinging rebuke of federal rule-making practices, a federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction halting the...
Bipartisan Pushback Intensifies Over Proposed Federal Reorganizations and Outsourcing of Key Education Department Offices
WASHINGTON — A growing legislative battle is taking shape on Capitol Hill as lawmakers, advocacy groups, and federal officials clash...
Higher Education Under Pressure: Legal Battles, Deep Budget Cuts, and Strategic Transformations
Higher education in the United States continues to navigate a turbulent landscape defined by unprecedented governance disputes, sweeping financial recalibrations,...
Cultivating Disagreement: How Dartmouth College Became a National Blueprint for Campus Free Speech and Civil Discourse
HANOVER, N.H. — At a time when higher education across the United States is increasingly defined by legislative crackdowns, restrictive...
University of Utah Faces "Most Significant Challenges in Its 176-Year History," Weighs Up to 850 Staff Cuts
SALT LAKE CITY — In what university leadership is calling one of the most pivotal and difficult moments in its...
