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Columbia University inscribed on the Library facade
Columbia University inscribed on the Library facade
A plenary panel of four people on stage at the American Association of Colleges and Universities annual meeting.
A plenary panel of four people on stage at the American Association of Colleges and Universities annual meeting.

Higher Ed Urged to ‘Stand Up’ to Government Attacks

January 23, 2026

A panel of legal experts and a higher ed leader called on colleges to form coalitions against violations of free speech on campus and to protect the values of higher education.

A New Model for the Future of ‘Inside Higher Ed’

January 22, 2026

We’re asking readers to support our independent news and analysis so we can continue providing the journalism the sector deserves and depends on.

In Times of Crisis, Actions Speak Louder Than Words

January 15, 2026

If colleges don’t resist the country’s social unraveling, who will?

An aerial view of the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor.
An aerial view of the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor.

Ep. 185: Three Stories That Defined Higher Ed in 2025

January 8, 2026

Listen to how Inside Higher Ed’s journalists covered a disruptive year in higher ed policy.

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What Higher Ed Learned From 12 Months of Trump 2.0

January 8, 2026

After a year under fire, colleges have emerged with a clearer understanding of what lies ahead.

Higher Ed Faces Competing Visions for Its Future

December 18, 2025

As funding disappears and public confidence wanes, competing proposals emerge for higher education’s future—but only some address the problems that broke that trust.