Governance

Ousting James Ryan is a dramatic escalation in the Trump administration’s war against higher ed and sends a chilling message to other university leaders, experts say.

The move is a “major blow” to the independence of American institutions, one expert said.

Data-informed decision-making in higher ed should not just be about quantitative data, Lucian Bessmer writes.

Officials say it’s an effort to reduce costs and boost student outcomes, though the Florida governor wants to take down the “accreditation cartel.”

California lawmakers announced the additional financial support months after the university proposed sweeping cuts due to budget issues. Now some cuts will be reversed.