The California Community College system is considering new steps to beat back an influx of fraudsters applying to access student aid money.
Judge Orders Education Department Employees Reinstated
A federal judge ruled Thursday that the massive reduction in force at the department was tantamount to dismantling it, which only Congress can do. The Trump administration has already challenged the decision.
Harvard Sues to Protect International Enrollment
Harvard sued the federal government to block the abrupt revocation of it’s ability to enroll international students. Within hours, a judge ruled to temporarily block the move.
4 Things to Know About the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
From levying new taxes on colleges to changing who is eligible for Pell Grants, experts say the mammoth legislation could reshape higher education. It’s now in the hands of the Senate.
Report: Best Practices in ‘Nudging’ for Student Success
A review of research on behavioral interventions finds opportunities for reducing complexities and creating systemic solutions for student success.
Opinion
Ep. 157: Is the Alliance Between the Federal Government and Higher Ed Forever Broken?
The federal government’s attacks on higher education and losing trust in our institutions.
Ep. 156: Voices of Student Success: Learning to Talk With Strangers
In the latest episode of Voices of Student Success, a professor talks about her course that takes students into unfamiliar towns via railway to engage in conversation with strangers.
The Secrets of Effective Policy Engagement – From Two Academics Who Have Worked in Government
Two academics who are steeped in policy expertise, having worked in government in the UK and US, share practical insights on what works when trying to get research before the eyes of decision-makers.
Why Internationalization Must Remain a Cornerstone of Higher Education
Hear academic leaders in the UK and Singapore discuss what is needed for effective cross-border collaboration.