Government

Linda McMahon is set to wrestle higher education, Ryan Craig writes.

A new survey finds that while most likely voters question higher ed’s price, they view some types of institutions more favorably than others.

Recent reports from Moody’s Ratings, S&P Global and Fitch Ratings—taken together—offer a mixed outlook for the sector, particularly small, cash-strapped institutions.

This year featured high-profile scandals, resignations and protests but also showed the enduring value of colleges and universities.

The University of Texas at Austin has rapidly become one of the most selective colleges in the country. That’s partly due to a 30-year-old state policy attracting national attention as an affirmative action alternative. But Texans say it’s no perfect model.

Trump has promised to overhaul higher ed. What that means for the sector was a focal point of discussion at the Middle States Commission on Higher Education meeting.

The Michigan representative lost his bid for the chairmanship in 2023 but will pick up the gavel now as Virginia Foxx steps down.