The new Virginia governor quickly named 27 board picks, and multiple board members at the University of Virginia and George Mason University resigned under scrutiny.
NEH Pours Millions Into Conservative-Aligned Projects
The Trump-overhauled National Endowment for the Humanities announced $75.1 million in grants. Western civilization, great books and other subjects conservatives support won big.
Federal Court Orders Reconsideration of Canceled TRIO Grants
A judge ruled that the Education Department didn’t sufficiently explain its decisions or follow statutory and regulatory requirements in canceling the grants.
Pell Enrollment Surges at ATI Colleges
American Talent Initiative colleges enrolled nearly 75,000 Pell Grant students in the last 10 years, with transfers accounting for the largest gains.
A Bad Year for College Presidents
In 2025, higher ed leaders struggled to navigate a flurry of federal policy changes and pressures from state lawmakers, which pushed some leaders out. Most stayed silent.
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MSI Cuts Create Barriers for Indigenous Learners
Cuts to colleges that serve Native students undermine a legal and moral obligation.
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Better Defining and Measuring Higher Ed’s Value
Judging colleges based on graduates’ earnings sets a sensible floor for accountability. But higher ed leaders should develop a more sophisticated approach to proving the industry’s worth. “Telling our story better” won’t cut it.
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Come to the Dark Side: The Dangers of Pathologizing Administration in Higher Ed
Treating administrators as the enemy only harms higher ed.
Ep. 186: What Does a Student-Centered Data Strategy Look Like?
How higher ed can improve its data practices to better serve students, according to three experts.
Ep. 185: Three Stories That Defined Higher Ed in 2025
Listen to how Inside Higher Ed’s journalists covered a disruptive year in higher ed policy.
How to Turn Vulnerability Into a Teaching Superpower
Authenticity and connection are key to supporting students in the classroom. This means it is important for educators to develop the skills to show up as their whole selves but also understand how to protect their boundaries.
The Value of Arts and Humanities in Higher Education
A vice chancellor–artist and a historian discuss the merits of the arts and humanities and what valuable life lessons and skills can be gained from the study of these disciplines.