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A photo of Hoover Tower on Stanford's campus.
A photo of Hoover Tower on Stanford's campus.
A person floats down with a golden parachute that has holes in it.
A person floats down with a golden parachute that has holes in it.

Can Western New Mexico U Recover a Golden Parachute?

August 5, 2025

Western New Mexico’s board walked back a lucrative exit agreement for an ex-president approved by former members. The thorny case is the subject of at least two state lawsuits.

A photo of George Mason University students and others with signs supporting GMU president Gregory Washington.
A photo of George Mason University students and others with signs supporting GMU president Gregory Washington.

GMU President Keeps Job Amid Tensions

August 1, 2025

Faculty members feared George Mason’s board would fire its president Friday in the face of ongoing federal investigations they deem politically motivated. The board gave him a raise instead.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus building with flagpole
University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus building with flagpole
Individuals in business attire with college logos on their apparel in front of the US Capitol building.
Individuals in business attire with college logos on their apparel in front of the US Capitol building.

Higher Ed Lobbying Spending Rises

August 1, 2025

Top research universities increased lobbying expenditures in the second quarter ahead of the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which brought changes for the sector.

A photo of the Widener Library at Harvard University.
A photo of the Widener Library at Harvard University.
The Van Wickle gates at the entrance to Brown University with 3 people standing in front.
The Van Wickle gates at the entrance to Brown University with 3 people standing in front.

Brown Strikes Deal With Trump Administration

July 30, 2025

Unlike Columbia, the Ivy League institution will not make a direct payment to the government. But it has made a handful of concessions, including handing over admissions data.

Northwestern University arch
Northwestern University arch