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The campuses of Barnard University, University of Florida, Michigan State University and Temple University.
The campuses of Barnard University, University of Florida, Michigan State University and Temple University.

Market Conditions Forced July Cuts at Public and Private Colleges

August 11, 2025

While cuts at the richest institutions were mostly driven by federal research funding issues, many others also introduced cost-cutting measures due to challenging economic headwinds.

People walk on the plaza outside Royce Hall, the site of 2024 pro-Palestinian protests, on the UCLA campus.
People walk on the plaza outside Royce Hall, the site of 2024 pro-Palestinian protests, on the UCLA campus.
Protesters with signs in support of international students at Harvard.
Protesters with signs in support of international students at Harvard.

DHS Offers to ‘Simplify’ Harvard Lawsuit

August 8, 2025

The Department of Homeland Security appears to be backing off threats in a May 22 letter to strip Harvard’s ability to host international students, a matter that remains in litigation.

Campus shots of Duke University, Stanford University and Northwestern University
Campus shots of Duke University, Stanford University and Northwestern University

How Trump Forced Cuts at Wealthy Universities

August 7, 2025

Frozen research funding, rising endowment taxes and other concerns have prompted some of the nation’s wealthiest universities to shed jobs despite their multibillion-dollar endowments.

a grad cap sits on a pile of dollar bills
a grad cap sits on a pile of dollar bills
A photo of Hoover Tower on Stanford's campus.
A photo of Hoover Tower on Stanford's campus.
A person floats down with a golden parachute that has holes in it.
A person floats down with a golden parachute that has holes in it.

Can Western New Mexico U Recover a Golden Parachute?

August 5, 2025

Western New Mexico’s board walked back a lucrative exit agreement for an ex-president approved by former members. The thorny case is the subject of at least two state lawsuits.

A photo of George Mason University students and others with signs supporting GMU president Gregory Washington.
A photo of George Mason University students and others with signs supporting GMU president Gregory Washington.

GMU President Keeps Job Amid Tensions

August 1, 2025

Faculty members feared George Mason’s board would fire its president Friday in the face of ongoing federal investigations they deem politically motivated. The board gave him a raise instead.