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In the past two years, the Republican-controlled Legislature has weakened tenure, restricted pride flags at universities, overhauled gen ed at one university and pushed institutions to reallocate funding. Some faculty say their roles are being undermined.

The two Catholic colleges are teaming up to expand graduate program offerings for students at both. For Walsh, it’s part of a broader effort to create a network of Catholic institutions.

From levying new taxes on colleges to changing who is eligible for Pell Grants, experts say the mammoth legislation could reshape higher education. It’s now in the hands of the Senate.

Penn State administrators want to close seven of 19 Commonwealth Campuses. The controversial proposal has prompted pushback from faculty, lawmakers and some trustees.

After years of financial struggles, the Oklahoma institution, which serves a majority Native American population, has run out of options to remain open.