IHE 04-30-2026 DNU

Students report feeling “uncertain,” “concerned,” “nervous” and “depressed” about how AI will impact their future careers, a new survey finds. Also, high cost of living deters them from pursuing a college degree.

Major research universities spent about the same in early 2026 as last year, lobbying on issues including federal research funding, student visas, financial aid, AI and more.

Those who are frequently thanked in journals are much more likely to be successful themselves, says a new PNAS paper.

A new Handshake report suggests colleges have a role to play in helping students navigate the rise of AI in a tight job market.

Government and foundation-driven efforts to increase viewpoint diversity fundamentally misunderstand the issue.

By Terrence J. McDonald

Getting students moving can help them learn while building classroom community.

By Julita Haber

Institutions are being urged to band together against shared threats, but can they set aside autonomy and status long enough to make it work?

By Sara Custer

Housing policy as class segregation.

By Joshua Kim

Five critical steps to building transfer-friendly pathways to an affordable bachelor’s degree.

By Michael Zimmerman