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How Will We Look Back on This Moment in Higher Ed?

July 2, 2026

Between historical revisionism and higher ed reform, this week speaks to the tensions in our country and marks a historical moment for the sector, one we’re still trying to understand.

U.S. President Donald Trump takes questions from reporters during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on May 27, 2026, in Washington, D.C.
U.S. President Donald Trump takes questions from reporters during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on May 27, 2026, in Washington, D.C.
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There Are Thousands of Brendan Sorsbys on College Campuses

June 25, 2026

With the spotlight on the former Texas Tech quarterback, higher ed has an opportunity to raise awareness of gambling risks for the entire student body.

Larry Summers, a white man with short white hair, in a blue shirt.
Larry Summers, a white man with short white hair, in a blue shirt.
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In the Age of AI, Higher Ed’s Edge Is Being Human

June 18, 2026

We’re prone to error, messy and need purpose—exactly what AI is not.

A neoclassical building sits in the background of an image of Bard College. Autumnal trees with amber leaves are in the foreground.
A neoclassical building sits in the background of an image of Bard College. Autumnal trees with amber leaves are in the foreground.
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The ‘Commander’s Intent’ and Science

June 11, 2026

Proposed changes to the federal grant guidance could let political appointees override scientific peer review. The implications for American research are enormous.

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The Long Game of Higher Ed Mergers

June 4, 2026

More leaders are considering mergers as a growth strategy. Two leaders who pulled them off share what nobody told them going in.