The upcoming legislative session in Missouri, set to begin on January 8, 2025, promises significant changes for the state's higher education system. With over two dozen bills introduced, lawmakers are focusing on improving financial aid, expanding degree programs, addressing tuition policies, and
The U.S. Department of Education is undergoing significant staffing changes that hint at a potential reorientation toward Trump-era policies and administrative approaches under the potential leadership of Linda McMahon. Should McMahon be confirmed by the Senate, her appointment would signify a
Colleges have traditionally been seen as bastions of free inquiry, discourse, and debate. However, the increasing polarization in society has seeped into these institutions, turning campuses into microcosms of wider societal conflicts. Marjorie Hass, president of the Council of Independent
Saint Augustine’s University, a historically Black college, is under intense scrutiny as it attempts to secure a $70 million financial rescue deal meant to stabilize its finances and retain its accreditation. This deal, designed to demonstrate financial stability to the Southern Association of
Texas A&M University is taking a significant step to manage its future properly by temporarily capping undergraduate enrollment growth at its main campus in College Station. This strategic initiative, led by President Mark Welsh III, seeks to address the impacts of a decade-long period of rapid
The United States is on the brink of a significant demographic shift that will impact the number of high school graduates in the coming years. This change is expected to have far-reaching consequences for higher education institutions, policymakers, and the broader workforce. Understanding these
