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Robert Morse, ‘U.S. News’ College Ranking Guru, Retires

Robert Morse, the chief architect of the U.S. News & World Report college rankings, announced his retirement Wednesday after nearly...
White House Chief Technology Officer Michael Kratsios delivers a speech in 2019.

Trump Adviser Blames ‘Scientific Slowdown’ on DEI, Red Tape

Science policy adviser Michael Kratsios wants private research funding to make up for the “diminishing returns” he says federal investments have yielded. But data shows that federal R&D continues to produce enormous value.

A rear view of four unrecognizable graduates cheering after their graduation. The hold up their hands, their caps and their diplomas

25 Stats for 2025 Graduates

A compilation of recent surveys of college students and hiring managers provides a glimpse into the future of this year’s college graduates.

US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon testifies before a House Subcommittee on Capitol Hill.

McMahon Plays Defense on the Hill

The education secretary sparred with congressional Democrats over sweeping cuts to her department at a fiery House committee hearing.

The Key Podcast: Is Higher Ed’s Alliance With the Federal Government Over?

In the latest episode of The Key, Inside Higher Ed’s news and analysis podcast, Ted Mitchell, president of the American...

Pasco-Hernando Taps DeSantis Ally as Interim President

Weeks after Pasco-Hernando State College president Jesse Pisors resigned abruptly, the board named Florida Department of Juvenile Justice secretary Eric...
Ranking member Bernie Sanders sitting next to Chairman Bill Cassidy during a break in testimony.

At Senate Hearing, College Presidents Warn Against Pell Cuts

Leaders of Christian, historically Black and community colleges appeared before the Republican-controlled Senate committee. Democrats took the opportunity to argue against House GOP proposals, including cutting Pell.

Western Accreditor Pauses DEI Standards

The Western Association of Schools and Colleges’ Senior College and University Commission has launched a review into its diversity, equity...