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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.

A photo of the Widener Library at Harvard University.
A photo of the Widener Library at Harvard University.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus building with flagpole
University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus building with flagpole
Individuals in business attire with college logos on their apparel in front of the US Capitol building.
Individuals in business attire with college logos on their apparel in front of the US Capitol building.

Higher Ed Lobbying Spending Rises

August 1, 2025

Top research universities increased lobbying expenditures in the second quarter ahead of the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which brought changes for the sector.

The Van Wickle gates at the entrance to Brown University with 3 people standing in front.
The Van Wickle gates at the entrance to Brown University with 3 people standing in front.

Brown Strikes Deal With Trump Administration

July 30, 2025

Unlike Columbia, the Ivy League institution will not make a direct payment to the government. But it has made a handful of concessions, including handing over admissions data.

Northwestern University arch
Northwestern University arch
A photo of conference attendees at NACUBO's annual meeting.
A photo of conference attendees at NACUBO's annual meeting.

Federal Actions Loom Large at NACUBO

July 30, 2025

Changes to student aid and tax policies as well as ongoing legal fights drove conversations at this year’s conference of college business officers as attendees gathered to address the moment.

View of the chapel at Duke University from ground level.
View of the chapel at Duke University from ground level.