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2 Institutions Receive Historic $50M Gifts
Marshall University in West Virginia has received a $50 million gift from an unusual donor: President Brad Smith and his...
2 Private N.C. Universities to Merge
Elon University and Queens University of Charlotte, private institutions roughly two hours apart, announced Tuesday that they plan to merge...
After Kirk’s Death, Some Conservatives Blame Higher Ed for Political Violence
The president and his allies are accusing the “radical left” of “terrorism,” blaming unnamed organizations. Some conservatives are condemning universities.
A Record $60M Gift for Penn’s Wharton School
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania has received a $60 million gift from alumnus Bruce Jacobs to launch...
Penn State to Close NPR, PBS Affiliate Station WPSU
Penn State University will close its public broadcasting station, WPSU, in June 2026 due to financial challenges, The Centre Daily...
Trump Administration Delays $660M for College Access Programs
The disruptions in TRIO funding have caused some programs to lay off or furlough staff. The Education Department says it will issue grant awards by Sept. 30.
Record-Breaking Gifts for Georgia Tech, Colby College
Two institutions have received historic nine-figure gifts. Georgia Institute of Technology alumnus John Durstine, who died in February, donated $100...
NIH Cuts Mean Job Losses in College Towns
New report from the Brookings Institution shows that National Institutes of Health funding increases can boost labor markets in college towns. But if Trump’s proposed budget cuts takes effect, some will lose thousands of jobs.