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Government Politics & Elections

Federal Lobbying Expenditures Hold Steady for Q1

Major research universities spent about the same in early 2026 as last year, lobbying on issues including federal research funding, student visas, financial aid, AI and more.

The Key Podcast

Ep. 196: College Presidents on Finances, M&A and AI

Discussing key findings form Inside Higher Ed’s 2026 survey of college and university presidents.

Quick Takes

Report Highlights Men’s Precollege Sexual Education

A new report from It’s On Us found that young men often come to college underprepared for sexual assault prevention...

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Quick Takes

Connecticut State Interim Chancellor Resigns

Connecticut State Colleges and Universities interim chancellor John Maduko resigned Friday, a day after he was placed on administrative leave...

Screenshot of Arizona State University's Atomic platform. The text says, "Hi, I'm Atom, your AI learning advisor. Describe what you want to learn. I'll help you design a custom learning module. What's your main goal or objective?" In the chat box, the user has typed, "I'd like to learn about the history of literary criticism."

Tech & Innovation Artificial Intelligence

Faculty Concerned About ASU’s ‘Frankensteinian’ AI Course Builder

ASU debuted the web app quietly this month and faculty—whose content the AI pulls from—are concerned about how it works and who can access it.

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Students Safety

Civil Rights Office Resolved 1% of Cases in 2025, Report Finds

It’s the fewest resolution agreements in at least 12 years, according to an analysis by Sen. Bernie Sanders’s office, including no resolutions related to sexual harassment or sexual or racial violence.

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Quick Takes

3 Brown University Students Sue Over December Shooting

Three Brown University freshmen who say they were seriously injured in December’s mass shooting on campus are suing the institution...

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Tech & Innovation Alternative Credentials

An On-the-Job Education

South Carolina technical college students can participate in a wide range of apprenticeship programs, from culinary arts to automotive care. Inside Higher Ed visited with some of the apprentices recently to see what they’re learning as they’re earning.