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Color-blocked campus shots of Kent State University in gray and Loyola University Maryland in orange.
Color-blocked campus shots of Kent State University in gray and Loyola University Maryland in orange.

Financial Headwinds Drive More Job Cuts in May

June 3, 2026

Colleges across the nation cut multiple jobs and programs last month as many sought to rein in projected budget deficits ahead of the start of a new fiscal year.

Jonathan Wright, a graduate from the early days of Hampshire College and builder of the R.W. Kern Center, walks through the center to work on another project in Amherst, Mass., on Jan. 15, 2019.
Jonathan Wright, a graduate from the early days of Hampshire College and builder of the R.W. Kern Center, walks through the center to work on another project in Amherst, Mass., on Jan. 15, 2019.
Graduating students clap during the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's commencement ceremony on April 24.
Graduating students clap during the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School's commencement ceremony on April 24.

Bypassing the Bachelor’s Degree

June 2, 2026

Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School created a pathway for students to earn a master’s degree without a bachelor’s. Officials say the program helps passionate students find their footing and fills much-needed workforce roles in the counseling field.

Governor Spanberger, a midforties woman with blond hair, wearing a black suit jacket, speaking in front of an American flag
Governor Spanberger, a midforties woman with blond hair, wearing a black suit jacket, speaking in front of an American flag
A photo illustration of a price gun replacing the sale tag to lower the price on a graduation cap and gown.
A photo illustration of a price gun replacing the sale tag to lower the price on a graduation cap and gown.

Tuition Discounting Continues to Climb

June 1, 2026

A NACUBO study found average tuition discount rates at 57.1 percent for first-time, full-time undergraduates, according to preliminary estimates. Net tuition revenue is also down.

A photo of Abigail Spanberger speaking. She is a white woman in her 40s with long blond hair, wearing a suit and standing behind a podium. American flags are arrayed behind her.
A photo of Abigail Spanberger speaking. She is a white woman in her 40s with long blond hair, wearing a suit and standing behind a podium. American flags are arrayed behind her.
A photo illustration of faceless presidents on a football field being looked at by recruiters in the stands.
A photo illustration of faceless presidents on a football field being looked at by recruiters in the stands.

Clemson Taps Michigan State President

May 27, 2026

Clemson poached Michigan State’s Kevin Guskiewicz, who noted board dysfunction in his parting message. His exit comes shortly after he was offered a $1 million raise to stay.

A view of the campus of New College of Florida in Sarasota, Fla. on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023.
A view of the campus of New College of Florida in Sarasota, Fla. on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023.