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University of Pennsylvania Locust Walk on campus.
University of Pennsylvania Locust Walk on campus.
A photo of Nicholas Kent speaking at the CHEA conference. He is a slender white man with dark hair wearing a blue suit.
A photo of Nicholas Kent speaking at the CHEA conference. He is a slender white man with dark hair wearing a blue suit.

At CHEA, Kent Blames Accreditors for Higher Ed’s Woes

January 28, 2026

The education under secretary argued that accreditors have largely failed to hold colleges accountable and pledged to make reforms.

A photo illustration with a strikethrough of the words “diversity, equity and inclusion.”
A photo illustration with a strikethrough of the words “diversity, equity and inclusion.”
Demonstrators hold signs with photos of Mahmoud Khalil that say "Free Mahmoud, free Palestine"
Demonstrators hold signs with photos of Mahmoud Khalil that say "Free Mahmoud, free Palestine"

DHS Targeted Students for Protected Speech

January 26, 2026

Newly unsealed court documents show that the federal government arrested and attempted to deport international scholars based solely on their pro-Palestinian activism.

A photo illustration of hands holding a stack of money.
A photo illustration of hands holding a stack of money.

Higher Ed Spent Millions on Lobbying in 2025

January 23, 2026

Research universities lobbied Congress on sweeping policy changes, fended off restrictions on international students and shaped policy on financial aid, AI and other issues.

Michigan State University campus
Michigan State University campus
Wearing a white coat, Abigail Spanberger holds up her hand and puts her other on a book as she takes the oath of office.
Wearing a white coat, Abigail Spanberger holds up her hand and puts her other on a book as she takes the oath of office.

Spanberger Reshapes Virginia Boards on Day One

January 20, 2026

The new Virginia governor quickly named 27 board picks, and multiple board members at the University of Virginia and George Mason University resigned under scrutiny.

A photo of the University of Montana campus.
A photo of the University of Montana campus.