IHE 05-26-2026 DNU

The university, one of multiple financially struggling Oregon public institutions, hemorrhaged enrollment during the pandemic. Its president has proposed department eliminations and other cuts, drawing ire from unions.

Higher ed groups say the grant has lost purchasing power amid inflation. But getting any increase through Congress will be a hard sell as lawmakers grapple with the program’s $17 million shortfall.

Representatives for religious colleges and beauty schools argued the metric could have devastating consequences for their institutions. Others say accountability is necessary.

At the University of Mount Saint Vincent, Dax House provides low-cost housing and support for students facing homelessness or housing insecurity.

With new loan limits, graduate school may no longer be the pathway out of underemployment it once was for many young adults.

By Josh Farris

Don’t do a Ph.D. program because you want to work on your novel.

By Katherine J. Chen

There’s much more agreement on what America needs from colleges, universities and other providers than politicians seem able to admit. Convening a group of national leaders would point a way forward.

By Doug Lederman

Three big questions to bring clarity.

By Caitlin Townsend

A conversation with my former colleague on his new gig.

By Joshua Kim