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Our Favorite Stories of 2025
From scoops gleaned through public records requests to deep analyses of current events, these were some of the Inside Higher Ed team’s favorite articles of this tumultuous year.
The In-and-Out List
As the calendar flips over, Inside Higher Ed looks back at what happened in 2025 and what could be in store for 2026, with the return of our in-and-out list.
The Key Podcast: Higher Ed Policy in 2025
Cornell Receives $55M for New Global Development School
Faculty Want Answers on Oklahoma’s Suspension Policies
After a graduate teaching assistant was put on administrative leave following a grading dispute with a student that went viral, faculty at the University of Oklahoma are asking leaders to better protect them from political harassment.
The Colleges That Couldn’t Survive 2025
At least 16 nonprofit institutions announced closures this year due to enrollment and financial challenges, the same as last year. But there were fewer mergers announced.
Udemy, Coursera to Merge in $2.5B Deal
Safeguarding the Integrity of College Sport
Jim Borchers, president and CEO of the U.S. Council on Athletes’ Health, argues that the rise of sports betting is corrupting college sports and harming young athletes.