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October 18, 2026

IHE 10-19-2026 DNU

By  IHE Staff

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What Can Work Colleges Teach Higher Ed?

Student labor is a vital part of the educational experience at work colleges, which offer free or reduced tuition. But the model requires significant investment and is hard to replicate.

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Cornell Rape Allegations Push Other Universities to Self-Reflect

A former student’s accusations that Cornell University failed to adequately respond to an alleged gang rape at a fraternity house have reignited the national conversation about campus sexual assault.

Government Student Aid Policy
Report About FSA’s Future Causes Concern

Trump’s latest plan—spinning FSA off into a stand-alone agency—is not a new idea. But experts warn that it could cause disruption as FSA works to carry out complex student loan policies.

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Rutgers Unions Win Academic Freedom for All Unit Members

Traditionally limited to full-time faculty, academic freedom protections will now extend to librarians, postdocs and clinicians at Rutgers. But without accompanying job security, adjuncts could still be vulnerable.

Student Success Life After College
Connecting Dual Enrollment to Career Training

A new Community College Research Center report identifies three ways colleges and K–12 districts can build on existing programs to help high school students earn college credit.

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The Bad Idea Gaining Traction in Higher Ed

Three-year degrees risk leaving students less prepared for a rapidly changing workforce.

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An Uncertain Landscape for Science Funding

New obstacles for early-career researchers could undermine U.S. innovation and competitiveness in the long term.

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The parent-pay model isn’t working, so how should we fund dual enrollment?

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