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Opinion

The Legislation That Eats Away at Higher Education’s Financial Footing

Legislation is increasing financial burdens on students and institutions. Here are some things to think about when trying to fix the business model.

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Opinion

Academic Forests Are Higher Ed’s Hidden Jewels

Forests are an asset for employee and student well-being and offer invaluable opportunities for teaching, research and recreation. Universities should protect them.

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Native Scholarship Group to Create Endowment With MacKenzie Scott Gift

The Native Forward Scholars Fund, a major scholarship provider and support organization for Indigenous students, is turning a multimillion-dollar gift...
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Deferred Maintenance Backlog Is ‘Ticking Time Bomb’ for Higher Ed

Legislatures have different approaches for addressing—or not addressing—billions of dollars in needed repairs, according to new research.

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BU Offers Free Tuition to Families Earning Up to $200K

Starting this fall, Boston University will offer free tuition to students whose families earn up to $200,000 and have typical...
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GAO Report: Athletic Programs Bleed Money

A new government report shows that the vast majority of colleges lose money on athletics even at the highest levels, with students and the academic enterprise subsidizing sports.

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Harvard Among Institutions That Cut Personnel in July

Multiple campuses laid off employees last month to plug budget gaps created by the loss of federal research funds, declining enrollment, shrinking state support and more.

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Where Enrollment Stands as Fall 2026 Approaches

Although six in 10 enrollment leaders said their colleges had met their fall 2026 enrollment goals, that number was lower for small colleges, which also discounted more and relied on campus visits to convert prospective students.