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If we lose our constitutional rights and freedoms, colleges will cease to remain true to their purpose, says Martin Skladany

‘Expert review’ function that promises feedback ‘inspired by’ work of well-known scholars faces growing backlash over claims it ‘misrepresents views’

Eight of the 18 presidents or chancellors at Big Ten institutions have left their positions since early 2025, with a ninth planning to step down for another job later this year.

The path forward is not a simple pivot to domestic students but a shift towards programmes with strong labour-market outcomes, says Boxi Yang

The latest Inside Higher Ed Survey of College and University Presidents reveals leaders’ concerns about Trump 2.0, public trust, finances and AI.

Efforts to rebuild diplomatic ties between two countries focus on new ‘quality’ collaborations rather than restoring student flows

During his short tenure as president, Ted Carter received praise and two salary increases. Now the “surprised and disappointed” board has accepted his resignation.

The Trump administration’s proposals to eviscerate the NIH and NSF have been overturned in Congress after a year of cancelled programmes and legal wrangling. Yet as funding continues only to dribble out of downsized and politicised agencies, few believe that US science is out of the woods yet

The defense secretary’s memos and X videos have left a muddied picture of which programs are being canceled at which institutions and for what reasons.

One professor was surprised to learn how easy digital technology makes it for students to cheat on class participation assignments and some exams.

Politicians from both sides of the aisle sharply criticized the Education Department’s narrow interpretation of the legislation, which limits the number of students with access to large federal loans.

Enhanced reporting and training requirements came into force just over a year ago but student deaths continue