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Report: U of Wisconsin System Paid Huron $51M From 2019–23
The Universities of Wisconsin, a 13-institution system, paid Huron Consulting Group at least $51 million from 2019 to 2023, WORT...
State Financial Aid on the Rise
States awarded 11 percent more financial aid to students in the 2022–23 academic year than the year before, the largest...
What 3 Ratings Agencies Project for Higher Ed in 2025
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.
Looking Back at 2024 in Higher Ed
This year featured high-profile scandals, resignations and protests but also showed the enduring value of colleges and universities.
How to Lead With Purpose in Higher Ed: The Key
In a new episode of The Key, Inside Higher Ed’s news and analysis podcast, three leaders in higher education discuss...
DEI Bans Flourished in 2024. Politicians Aren’t Finished.
Six states passed new anti-DEI laws this year, leading institutions to change hiring practices, close DEI offices and end DEI trainings. Look for more in 2025.
N.C. State Employee Denounced University Before His Suicide
Marshall Brain II founded the popular website HowStuffWorks, hosted a TV show and taught aspiring entrepreneurs. But he ended his life hours after he accused higher-ups of forcing him to resign.
A $50M Gift for WashU Medicine
The Washington University School of Medicine has received a $50 million gift from emeritus trustee Andrew Taylor and his wife...