Losing faith: Rural religious colleges are among the most endangered
Some religious colleges and universities are cutting programs. Others are seeking mergers to reduce costs and expand offerings.
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Carolina University announces death of President Charles Petitt
Petitt led the school for more than two decades, presiding over its transition from Piedmont International University to Carolina University in 2020.
More states are allowing community colleges to offer bachelor's degrees
Diminishing access to four-year universities and majors has been holding rural students back. Community colleges say they can bridge the gap.
Trump again threatens Harvard's tax-exempt status, saying, 'It's what they deserve!'
Trump's comments on social media marked the latest volley in a battle between the administration and the wealthiest college in the world.
Trump signs executive actions on education, including efforts to rein in DEI
The directives include new efforts to curtail DEI programs at colleges, and discipline guidance for public schools.
Trump administration to resume collections on student loan borrowers in default
The Education Department says millions of borrowers in default will have a chance to make a payment or sign up for a repayment plan. But on May 5, those who don't will be referred for collection.
Trump exploiting antisemitism fears to undermine rule of law, warns Jewish coalition
A coalition of Jewish groups warns that the Trump administration stripping international students of visas under the guise of fighting antisemitism actually makes Jews less safe and undermines the rule of law.
For some students who protested war in Gaza, fear and silence is a new campus reality
Many students nationwide say the Trump administration's efforts to address what it calls antisemitism on college campuses have had a chilling effect on speech and political activity.
Americans without a degree still believe in the value of college, a new poll says
The majority of Americans without degrees still believe in the value of higher education, according to the poll. But not all college degrees are created equal.
How are college presidents handling funding threats? Preparing for the worst
University leaders are under pressure to comply with federal executive orders and policy changes or risk losing federal funding. Some college presidents say that makes their jobs more challenging.