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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.

A photo of the Widener Library at Harvard University.
A photo of the Widener Library at Harvard University.
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.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus building with flagpole
University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus building with flagpole