Inside Higher Ed

Portland State University announced layoffs for 36 employees and the closure of two departments to address a $35 million budget shortfall over the next two years. The decision follows months of negotiations with the faculty union.

The Education Department will relocate from its headquarters to facilitate the redevelopment of unused federal real estate into housing and increase tax revenue. The move is supported to enable this conversion regardless of the Energy Department's location.

Messages reveal a significant rift between Rothman and the University of Wisconsin Regents. The communication underscores the extent of the disagreement between the parties.

An appeals court ruled that Florida's Stop WOKE Act violates the First Amendment, marking a significant legal challenge to the state's workplace discrimination law.

The U.S. Department of Education is considering changes to regulations governing college mergers and civil rights enforcement. Proposed agenda items include addressing culture war issues such as defining sex and reducing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

A Brown University professor suspects that most of his class used AI to cheat, and he criticized the university's response to the incident as 'meek'.

LaGuardia Community College offers free summer childcare to help student parents stay on track with their education. The initiative addresses the challenge of childcare for students balancing school and parenting responsibilities.

'RAISE US' is highlighted as a rare positive development in AI transformation, focusing on the potential positive impact of AI on the workforce. The article is authored by Ray Schroeder and presented as good news in the context of AI's role in employment.

Colleges are creating sports programs within business schools to address the sports industry's growing career opportunities. Institutions aim to train students for evolving roles in this booming sector.

The White House Office of Management and Budget has received 90,000 public comments on its proposal to increase political control over grants, as scientific and other groups oppose the plan. The proposal has drawn significant public response and criticism from advocacy groups.

Leading Ph.D. programs are reducing in size due to uncertainty surrounding federal funding. The article highlights concerns about the impact of funding instability on academic research and graduate education.

UC Berkeley is opening the Nancy Pelosi Institute, where Nancy Pelosi will teach. The announcement was made by Ryan Quinn in a July 7, 2026 article.

Four programs are expanding hands-on learning through AI workshops, race cars, and biotech labs to meet student demand and workforce needs. Colleges are implementing these methods to align education with practical skills.

North Idaho College guarantees graduates a job within six months or free training. The promise is part of the college's initiative to support employment for its graduates.

The article discusses 'T-Shirt Thoughtcrimes' at Florida International, highlighting a claim that all bans on protests constitute viewpoint discrimination. It references a statement asserting inherent bias in such restrictions.

The article discusses 'shrinkflation' as a phenomenon beyond grade inflation, arguing that AI is devaluing academic products. It is authored by Elizabeth Redden with a byline from Zorina Khan.

Two universities announced plans to cut more than 100 employees last month, while multiple others implemented cost-cutting measures involving job and program reductions.

A judge ruled in favor of the University of North Carolina (UNC) in a discrimination case involving Chavis. The case was reported by Sara Custer.

The article argues that community colleges are well-suited to offer three-year applied bachelor’s degrees as a practical alternative to traditional four-year programs.

New research from Michigan State University finds that enrollment among autistic students in colleges is far higher than previously estimated, underscoring gaps in how campuses identify and support students.