Underlining what matters in higher ed and ed tech: news, vendor updates, and commentary from across the field, in one place.https://theunderline.netlify.app/news/https://wonkhe.com/blogs/ministers-dodge-the-question-of-candour-in-universitieshttps://wonkhe.com/blogs/ministers-dodge-the-question-of-candour-in-universitiesBaroness Jones asked which university functions the Hillsborough Law covers. Jim Dickinson finds ministers answered none of her questionsMon, 12 Oct 2026 21:04:10 GMTJim DickinsonNewshttps://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/google-offers-500-free-tech-certifications-through-miami-nonprofithttps://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/google-offers-500-free-tech-certifications-through-miami-nonprofitGrow With Google is working with the Miami nonprofit Get Tech Knowledge to offer three- to six-month certifications in building tech businesses, turning data into decisions, and IT or cybersecurity.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:53:52 GMTNewshttps://www.theeduledger.com/institutions/article/15837247/vance-announces-j1-visa-probe-of-harvard-stanford-and-seven-other-universitieshttps://www.theeduledger.com/institutions/article/15837247/vance-announces-j1-visa-probe-of-harvard-stanford-and-seven-other-universitiesThe Trump administration says nine institutions may be using the program to pay foreign researchers less than U.S.-based workers...Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:08:20 GMTJamaal Abdul-AlimNewshttps://theconversation.com/what-colleges-and-universities-need-from-donors-to-thrive-283427https://theconversation.com/what-colleges-and-universities-need-from-donors-to-thrive-283427Graduates pass the John Harvard Statue during Harvard University's commencement on May 29, 2025. Harvard was the school's first big donor. Craig F. Walker/The Boston Globe via Getty Images In 1638, John Harvard, an English-born Puritan minister and teacher in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, bequeathed 400 books and half…Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:24:43 GMTWilliam Blomquist, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, Indiana UniversityNewshttps://campustechnology.com/articles/2026/10/12/sailpoint-rolls-out-new-capabilities-to-address-agentic-ai-identity-security-challenge.aspxhttps://campustechnology.com/articles/2026/10/12/sailpoint-rolls-out-new-capabilities-to-address-agentic-ai-identity-security-challenge.aspxAI agents are quickly moving from experiments into everyday enterprise environments, but the security controls around them are not keeping pace, according to enterprise identity security company SailPoint.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:58:00 GMTNewshttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/10/review-logitech-spotlight-2-helps-faculty-stay-focused-teachinghttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/10/review-logitech-spotlight-2-helps-faculty-stay-focused-teachingGreat presentations are rarely about great slides. Instead, they come from instructors who connect naturally with students, maintain eye contact and keep technology from interrupting the learning experience. While presentation remotes have existed for years, most simply replace a keyboard’s arrow keys. Logitech's…Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:32:07 GMTJohn Breeden IINewshttps://www.theeduledger.com/students/article/15837222/can-colleges-become-the-hsis-their-students-needhttps://www.theeduledger.com/students/article/15837222/can-colleges-become-the-hsis-their-students-needGina Ann Garcia explains why colleges must move beyond federal designations and grant funding to make serving Latine students...Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:13:21 GMTMarlon A. WalkerNewshttps://thepienews.com/international-security-and-defence-is-it-time-for-universities-to-step-up/https://thepienews.com/international-security-and-defence-is-it-time-for-universities-to-step-up/In her latest column for The PIE, Diana Beech asks whether universities can keep their doors open to the world while guarding against growing security threats – and why getting that balance right has never mattered more. The post International security and defence: Is it time for universities to step up? appeared…Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:58:16 GMTDiana BeechNewshttps://www.theeduledger.com/views/article/15837211/the-pivotal-college-requirement-when-ai-has-the-answers-how-you-think-matters-mosthttps://www.theeduledger.com/views/article/15837211/the-pivotal-college-requirement-when-ai-has-the-answers-how-you-think-matters-mostTo prepare students for an uncertain future, higher education must teach not only what to learn, but how to question, adapt and...Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:38:29 GMTTheresa Carlson, Nhaim KhouryNewshttps://thepienews.com/spotlight-on-maynooth-university-2/https://thepienews.com/spotlight-on-maynooth-university-2/Ahead of The PIE Live Ireland, The PIE sat down with Maynooth University’s VP international, Patrick McCole, to discuss the growing importance of transnational education to the university, its ambitions to diversify international student recruitment, and how he sees Irish higher education evolving to meet the changing…Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:25:18 GMTThe View FromNewshttps://www.theeduledger.com/on-the-move/article/15837196/lance-kennedyphillipshttps://www.theeduledger.com/on-the-move/article/15837196/lance-kennedyphillipshas been selected to serve as interim senior vice provost for student success at Pennsylvania State University...Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:08:06 GMTNewshttps://thepienews.com/curtin-vows-to-fight-wa-mega-university-merger/https://thepienews.com/curtin-vows-to-fight-wa-mega-university-merger/Curtin University has vowed to “vigorously oppose” plans to merge three of Western Australia’s biggest universities, warning the proposed mega-institution would bring “cost, waste and loss of choice”. The post Curtin vows to fight WA mega-university merger appeared first on The PIE News.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:01:46 GMTKim MartinNewshttps://thepienews.com/trusted-framework-and-consistent-visa-process-should-enhance-irelands-position/https://thepienews.com/trusted-framework-and-consistent-visa-process-should-enhance-irelands-position/Ireland remains well placed to attract international students, but uncertainty over visas and the implementation of new quality standards could shape its ability to capitalise on that demand, according to speakers preparing for The PIE Live Ireland. The post TrustEd framework and consistent visa process should enhance…Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:40:37 GMTAmy BakerNewshttps://www.ecampusnews.com/cybersecurity/2026/10/12/how-higher-ed-can-fight-fraud-without-collecting-more-student-data/https://www.ecampusnews.com/cybersecurity/2026/10/12/how-higher-ed-can-fight-fraud-without-collecting-more-student-data/As students settle into the academic year, colleges and universities are managing a growing identity challenge that extends far beyond enrollment. The post How higher ed can fight fraud without collecting more student data appeared first on eCampus News.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTAlix Melchy, JumioNewshttps://www.highereddive.com/news/week-in-review-international-student-policies-in-flux/832668/https://www.highereddive.com/news/week-in-review-international-student-policies-in-flux/832668/We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from the latest college leadership changes to planned layoffs at Stockton University.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTNatalie SchwartzNewshttps://www.highereddive.com/spons/more-pas-is-only-part-of-the-answer-to-the-healthcare-workforce-shortage/832090/https://www.highereddive.com/spons/more-pas-is-only-part-of-the-answer-to-the-healthcare-workforce-shortage/832090/Elon University's Charlotte campus offers a model for connecting PA education and community health.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTVeronica Marciano, DMSc, PA-CNewshttps://www.insidehighered.com/opinion/views/2026/10/12/ai-literacy-and-new-admissions-disadvantage-opinionhttps://www.insidehighered.com/opinion/views/2026/10/12/ai-literacy-and-new-admissions-disadvantage-opinionAdmission offices should be transparent about their AI-detection policies and procedures.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMTElizabeth ReddenNewshttps://www.insidehighered.com/news/governance/executive-leadership/2026/10/12/profit-college-owner-killed-attackhttps://www.insidehighered.com/news/governance/executive-leadership/2026/10/12/profit-college-owner-killed-attackDaytona College owner Roger Bradley died last month after being attacked by a contractor. His wife, Nancy Bradley, who co-owns the college, was also severely injured.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMTJosh MoodyNewshttps://www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-takes/2026/10/12/ed-expands-antisemitism-investigation-swarthmorehttps://www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-takes/2026/10/12/ed-expands-antisemitism-investigation-swarthmoreMon, 12 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMTOlivia.sanchezNewshttps://www.insidehighered.com/news/government/science-research-policy/2026/10/12/despite-concerns-ies-spent-99-expiring-fundshttps://www.insidehighered.com/news/government/science-research-policy/2026/10/12/despite-concerns-ies-spent-99-expiring-fundsSome experts say the Education Department is front-loading grants, and they worry the practice could harm education research more broadly.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.insidehighered.com/news/student-success/academic-life/2026/10/12/expanding-reach-free-tuitionhttps://www.insidehighered.com/news/student-success/academic-life/2026/10/12/expanding-reach-free-tuitionNew findings from Texas highlight how universities are broadening tuition guarantees to middle-income families, even as other college costs continue to create barriers.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMTJoshua.BayNewshttps://www.insidehighered.com/news/students/safety/2026/10/12/plans-remove-blue-light-emergency-phones-draw-criticismhttps://www.insidehighered.com/news/students/safety/2026/10/12/plans-remove-blue-light-emergency-phones-draw-criticismSome parents and students say they feel unsafe after the University of Connecticut became the latest institution to decommission its blue-light phones and transition to a safety app. But experts say both technologies focus on the wrong problem.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.insidehighered.com/news/admissions/traditional-age/2026/10/12/annual-nacac-conference-tackled-ai-college-valuehttps://www.insidehighered.com/news/admissions/traditional-age/2026/10/12/annual-nacac-conference-tackled-ai-college-valueSpirits were high at the annual convention, held this year in Minneapolis, with many speakers focused on how to best communicate their institution’s value to prospective students.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMTJohanna AlonsoNewshttps://www.insidehighered.com/opinion/columns/confessions-community-college-dean/2026/10/12/retirement-notices-psahttps://www.insidehighered.com/opinion/columns/confessions-community-college-dean/2026/10/12/retirement-notices-psaBest practices for leaving a position and setting your employer up to find a suitable replacement.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMTSara BradyNewshttps://www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-takes/2026/10/12/yale-president-hot-mike-talking-about-pissed-studenthttps://www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-takes/2026/10/12/yale-president-hot-mike-talking-about-pissed-studentMon, 12 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMTNewshttps://www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-takes/2026/10/12/ihep-report-shows-how-colleges-fare-2-earnings-testshttps://www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-takes/2026/10/12/ihep-report-shows-how-colleges-fare-2-earnings-testsMon, 12 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMTKatherine KnottNewshttps://wonkhe.com/blogs/during-times-of-transformation-emerging-leaders-need-to-be-inside-the-leadership-tenthttps://wonkhe.com/blogs/during-times-of-transformation-emerging-leaders-need-to-be-inside-the-leadership-tentMid-level leaders are carrying a significant weight of change at a tough time for the sector. Alistair Jarvis argues that investing in them, and in a shared leadership culture, will grow our capacity for change now as well as for the futureMon, 12 Oct 2026 02:43:20 GMTAlistair JarvisNewshttps://wonkhe.com/blogs/britain-likes-its-universities-but-not-its-degreeshttps://wonkhe.com/blogs/britain-likes-its-universities-but-not-its-degreesPolling suggests the public still values universities but no longer trusts the deal they offer. Jim Dickinson sifts five years of surveys for what’s driving the doubt – and what universities can do about itMon, 12 Oct 2026 00:01:00 GMTJim DickinsonNewshttps://www.insidehighered.com/opinion/letters/2026/10/11/re-evaluate-graduate-program-structurehttps://www.insidehighered.com/opinion/letters/2026/10/11/re-evaluate-graduate-program-structureSupport should go beyond financial aid.Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:14:34 GMTNewshttps://wonkhe.com/blogs/who-pays-the-price-when-universities-cancel-offers-to-protect-refusal-rateshttps://wonkhe.com/blogs/who-pays-the-price-when-universities-cancel-offers-to-protect-refusal-ratesAs visa refusal rates climb, universities are revoking offers and cancelling CAS en masse to stay under the new BCA threshold. Jim Dickinson asks whether that’s lawful – and who ends up paying.Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:17:57 GMTJim DickinsonNewshttps://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/opinion-how-ai-is-changing-it-career-pathways-in-higher-edhttps://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/opinion-how-ai-is-changing-it-career-pathways-in-higher-edThe accelerating development of artificial intelligence is changing the value of certain skills, the long-term outlook of certain careers and what aspiring IT professionals should do to stay ahead of the curve.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:47:27 GMTNewshttps://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/educause-26-higher-ed-should-teach-baseline-ai-skillshttps://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/educause-26-higher-ed-should-teach-baseline-ai-skillsEDUCAUSE Senior Researcher Nicole Muscanell says neither education nor workforce leaders know what the future of work will look like, so higher education should focus on providing students with a few key AI skills.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:19:30 GMTNewshttps://www.highereddive.com/news/trump-administration-investigates-9-universities-over-visa-fraud-claims/832666/https://www.highereddive.com/news/trump-administration-investigates-9-universities-over-visa-fraud-claims/832666/Many of the institutions named by Vice President JD Vance, including Stanford and Yale universities, said they comply with applicable visa laws.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:47:00 GMTBen UnglesbeeNewshttps://www.highereddive.com/news/why-women-of-color-leave-admissions-work-and-what-institutions-can-do/832629/https://www.highereddive.com/news/why-women-of-color-leave-admissions-work-and-what-institutions-can-do/832629/Panelists discussed how to support this group and boost employee retention at the annual National Association for College Admission Counseling conference.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:29:00 GMTLaura SpitalniakNewshttps://www.theeduledger.com/institutions/article/15837151/campus-gun-violence-is-risingand-most-shooters-are-outsidershttps://www.theeduledger.com/institutions/article/15837151/campus-gun-violence-is-risingand-most-shooters-are-outsidersA decade-long analysis finds shootings at colleges are increasing by about 20% annually, often occurring in outdoor spaces, parking...Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:15:17 GMTJamaal Abdul-AlimNewshttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/09/how-higher-ed-institutions-can-rethink-cyber-risk-terms-financial-exposurehttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/09/how-higher-ed-institutions-can-rethink-cyber-risk-terms-financial-exposureQuantifying cyber risk in terms of financial exposure helps higher education IT teams justify their spending and make the case that security is an enterprise-critical endeavor. This approach pushes districts to audit existing security tools, prioritize threats based on potential financial impact and measure success in…Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:26:22 GMTBuck Bell, Walt PowellNewshttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/09/5-questions-ask-manage-cloud-spending-higher-edhttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/09/5-questions-ask-manage-cloud-spending-higher-edShifting applications to the cloud has been a decade-long success story. Now that the initial chaos and learning curve are in the rearview mirror, higher ed IT managers and administrators are looking at the bill and asking, “Am I paying too much?” Here’s what to find out. [end web only] 1. Where Is Our Money Going?…Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:24:50 GMTJoel SnyderNewshttps://campustechnology.com/articles/2026/10/09/flashpoint-patents-ransomware-risk-model-tying-vulnerabilites-to-likelihood-of-attack.aspxhttps://campustechnology.com/articles/2026/10/09/flashpoint-patents-ransomware-risk-model-tying-vulnerabilites-to-likelihood-of-attack.aspxCybersecurity company Flashpoint recently announced it has received U.S. Patent No. 12,705,360 for its Ransomware Risk model, a methodology designed to help security teams determine which newly disclosed vulnerabilities more closely resemble those historically used in ransomware attacks.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:18:00 GMTNewshttps://www.edtechdigest.com/2026/10/09/your-ai-policy-is-slop/https://www.edtechdigest.com/2026/10/09/your-ai-policy-is-slop/Bans reward outdated skills. Grade judgment instead. GUEST COLUMN | by Chris Rohlfs In September, Los Angeles Unified disallowed student AI use across district devices for a year, and New York City Public Schools banned it through eighth grade. Similar moratoriums have been proposed in San Francisco, Seattle, and the…Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:13:36 GMTVictor RiveroNewshttps://campustechnology.com/articles/2026/10/09/report-convergence-of-ai-quantum-risks-impacting-cybersecurity.aspxhttps://campustechnology.com/articles/2026/10/09/report-convergence-of-ai-quantum-risks-impacting-cybersecurity.aspxNew research from Thales highlights how AI adoption and emerging quantum computing threats are putting pressure on existing security measures.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:20:00 GMTNewshttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/10/how-leaders-overcome-it-staffing-shortages-through-retention-and-upskillinghttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/10/how-leaders-overcome-it-staffing-shortages-through-retention-and-upskillingThe talent tension in higher ed has many dimensions. Attracting IT talent has been a long-standing challenge for a variety of reasons, including compensation, burnout due to workload demand and limited or unclear advancement pathways. As if those challenges weren’t enough, policy changes and enrollment trends have…Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:05:16 GMTNori Barajas-MurphyNewshttps://thepienews.com/us-probes-nine-unis-over-j-1-visas-and-suspends-firms-green-card-pathway/https://thepienews.com/us-probes-nine-unis-over-j-1-visas-and-suspends-firms-green-card-pathway/US universities face allegations of using J-1 visas to undercut American researchers’ wages, while a separate suspension at eight major employers threatens to delay permanent residency applications for foreign workers. The post US probes nine unis over J-1 visas and suspends firms’ green card pathway appeared first on…Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:21:47 GMTAbhishek NairNewshttps://thepienews.com/us-to-seek-expedited-appeal-over-blocked-intl-student-time-limits/https://thepienews.com/us-to-seek-expedited-appeal-over-blocked-intl-student-time-limits/The government and higher education groups face an October 9 deadline to set out their positions, with four-year admission limits still on hold nationwide. The post US to seek expedited appeal over blocked int’l student time limits appeared first on The PIE News.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:21:39 GMTAbhishek NairNewshttps://www.theeduledger.com/students/article/15836107/understanding-latino-male-students-value-of-higher-education-to-increase-their-degree-and-certificate-attainment-and-socioeconomic-mobilityhttps://www.theeduledger.com/students/article/15836107/understanding-latino-male-students-value-of-higher-education-to-increase-their-degree-and-certificate-attainment-and-socioeconomic-mobilitySimilar to other student groups navigating their higher education journeys, Latino males are determined, motivated, and capable...Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:15:48 GMTCynthia RamosNewshttps://www.opencampus.org/2026/10/09/to-protect-immigrant-students-a-chicago-area-college-told-flock-to-remove-its-cameras-the-company-refused/https://www.opencampus.org/2026/10/09/to-protect-immigrant-students-a-chicago-area-college-told-flock-to-remove-its-cameras-the-company-refused/Elgin Community College resorted to covering the surveillance cameras with trash bags and zip ties. Public records show that federal immigration authorities have accessed Flock data at other Illinois colleges. The post To protect immigrant students, a Chicago-area college told Flock to remove its cameras. The company…Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:32:24 GMTLisa Kurian PhilipNewshttps://www.theeduledger.com/views/article/15837099/built-for-this-moment-the-liberal-arts-at-technological-universities-might-just-offer-a-model-for-reforming-higher-edhttps://www.theeduledger.com/views/article/15837099/built-for-this-moment-the-liberal-arts-at-technological-universities-might-just-offer-a-model-for-reforming-higher-edAs colleges confront rapid technological change, liberal arts units at tech universities offer a proven blueprint for innovation...Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:04:54 GMTRichard UtzNewshttps://www.theeduledger.com/on-the-move/article/15837096/addrain-conyershttps://www.theeduledger.com/on-the-move/article/15837096/addrain-conyershas been selected to serve as interim provost and dean of faculty at Marist University in Poughkeepsie, New York...Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:13:24 GMTNewshttps://theconversation.com/why-faculty-diversity-at-universities-still-lags-far-behind-the-changing-demographics-of-college-students-292336https://theconversation.com/why-faculty-diversity-at-universities-still-lags-far-behind-the-changing-demographics-of-college-students-292336In 2022, 72% of full-time faculty across universities and colleges nationwide were white. Asian professors made up 13%, Black professors 7% and Hispanic professors 6%. skynesher/iStock via Getty Images U.S. colleges and universities have long struggled to increase the racial diversity of their faculty. And after they…Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:09:17 GMTRodney Coates, Professor of Critical Race and Ethnic Studies, Miami UniversityNewshttps://theconversation.com/students-from-military-families-are-often-misunderstood-in-us-public-schools-a-retired-military-officer-and-behavioral-health-expert-explains-what-schools-can-do-287552https://theconversation.com/students-from-military-families-are-often-misunderstood-in-us-public-schools-a-retired-military-officer-and-behavioral-health-expert-explains-what-schools-can-do-287552Children's responses to military life vary, depending on their age and their level of maturity. Jeff Gritchen/Digital First Media/Orange County Register via Getty Images Over 1.4 million children had a parent or caregiver who served in the U.S. armed forces in 2024. Among active-duty families, 2.4% of military…Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:08:58 GMTNikki R Wooten, Associate Professor of Social Work, University of South CarolinaNewshttps://www.opencampus.org/2026/10/09/major-gifts-billionaires/https://www.opencampus.org/2026/10/09/major-gifts-billionaires/Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Oregon are the latest beneficiaries of the growing billionaire class. The post Two universities just received billions. More big gifts could follow. appeared first on Open Campus.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:48:16 GMTColleen MurphyNewshttps://www.ecampusnews.com/ai-in-education/2026/10/09/5-leadership-priorities-to-become-ai-ready/https://www.ecampusnews.com/ai-in-education/2026/10/09/5-leadership-priorities-to-become-ai-ready/Four years after ChatGPT changed the conversation around AI, many higher education institutions are still asking how they should adopt AI. A more useful question is whether their systems, data, and people are ready to support it. The post 5 leadership priorities to become AI-ready appeared first on eCampus News.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTJoe Abraham, IntellicampusNewshttps://www.highereddive.com/news/judge-tosses-purdue-former-diversity-chief-race-bias-and-retaliation-claim/832109/https://www.highereddive.com/news/judge-tosses-purdue-former-diversity-chief-race-bias-and-retaliation-claim/832109/The university was able to show legitimate, nondiscriminatory reasons for its sanction decisions against the plaintiff, the court found.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTEmilie ShumwayNewshttps://thepienews.com/students-are-keeping-their-options-open-is-the-sector-keeping-up/https://thepienews.com/students-are-keeping-their-options-open-is-the-sector-keeping-up/International students are weighing more options than ever, making flexibility, clarity and outcomes increasingly important to their decision-making, writes Simon Emmett. The post Students are keeping their options open. Is the sector keeping up? appeared first on The PIE News.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:48:42 GMTSimon EmmettNewshttps://wonkhe.com/blogs/erasmus-is-back-but-who-gets-left-behindhttps://wonkhe.com/blogs/erasmus-is-back-but-who-gets-left-behindAs the UK swaps Turing for Erasmus+, Jonathan Disley argues the real risk is universities dismantling the support that got disadvantaged students abroadFri, 09 Oct 2026 07:24:23 GMTJonathan DisleyNewshttps://www.insidehighered.com/opinion/views/2026/10/09/ai-invasion-has-come-mathematics-opinionhttps://www.insidehighered.com/opinion/views/2026/10/09/ai-invasion-has-come-mathematics-opinionFri, 09 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMTElizabeth ReddenNewshttps://www.insidehighered.com/news/government/2026/10/09/9-universities-accused-j-1-visa-fraudhttps://www.insidehighered.com/news/government/2026/10/09/9-universities-accused-j-1-visa-fraudFri, 09 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMTKatherine KnottNewshttps://www.insidehighered.com/opinion/columns/confessions-community-college-dean/2026/10/09/whac-mole-revisitedhttps://www.insidehighered.com/opinion/columns/confessions-community-college-dean/2026/10/09/whac-mole-revisitedFri, 09 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMTSara BradyNewshttps://www.insidehighered.com/news/global/us-colleges-world/2026/10/09/university-colorado-denver-open-branch-campus-indiahttps://www.insidehighered.com/news/global/us-colleges-world/2026/10/09/university-colorado-denver-open-branch-campus-indiaFri, 09 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMTSusan H. GreenbergNewshttps://www.insidehighered.com/news/governance/trustees-regents/2026/10/09/valley-forge-eyes-move-across-state-lineshttps://www.insidehighered.com/news/governance/trustees-regents/2026/10/09/valley-forge-eyes-move-across-state-linesFri, 09 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMTJosh MoodyNewshttps://www.insidehighered.com/news/student-success/life-after-college/2026/10/09/uneven-payoff-returning-collegehttps://www.insidehighered.com/news/student-success/life-after-college/2026/10/09/uneven-payoff-returning-collegeFri, 09 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMTJoshua.BayNewshttps://www.insidehighered.com/news/students/safety/2026/10/09/what-does-law-require-colleges-prevent-sexual-assaulthttps://www.insidehighered.com/news/students/safety/2026/10/09/what-does-law-require-colleges-prevent-sexual-assaultFri, 09 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMTEmma WhitfordNewshttps://www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-takes/2026/10/09/21-colleges-failed-fully-submit-student-outcomes-datahttps://www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-takes/2026/10/09/21-colleges-failed-fully-submit-student-outcomes-dataFri, 09 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMTKatherine KnottNewshttps://www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-takes/2026/10/09/3-indicted-stealing-20m-ohio-community-collegehttps://www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-takes/2026/10/09/3-indicted-stealing-20m-ohio-community-collegeFri, 09 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMTJohanna AlonsoNewshttps://hechingerreport.org/student-voice-i-turned-down-my-dream-college-for-a-far-more-affordable-state-school-it-still-hurts/https://hechingerreport.org/student-voice-i-turned-down-my-dream-college-for-a-far-more-affordable-state-school-it-still-hurts/I fell in love with Tufts University as soon as I stepped on the campus right outside of Boston. I knew that financial aid was a huge concern, but I decided to take the chance and apply, hoping that the finances would work themselves out. On the day decisions were due, I refreshed my inbox […] The post STUDENT VOICE:…Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTShir LevensonNewshttps://wonkhe.com/blogs/procurement-is-a-collaboration-question-toohttps://wonkhe.com/blogs/procurement-is-a-collaboration-question-tooJames Coe makes the case that procurement can be the start of a new conversation on collaborationFri, 09 Oct 2026 00:19:25 GMTJames CoeNewshttps://wonkhe.com/blogs/higher-education-postcard-rajabai-clock-tower-university-of-mumbaihttps://wonkhe.com/blogs/higher-education-postcard-rajabai-clock-tower-university-of-mumbaiThis week’s card from Hugh Jones’ postbag crosses the world to Mumbai to find yet another university clock towerFri, 09 Oct 2026 00:07:41 GMTHugh JonesNewshttps://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/educause-26-colleges-need-to-treat-vendor-risk-as-institutional-riskhttps://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/educause-26-colleges-need-to-treat-vendor-risk-as-institutional-riskRecent cyber attacks on Canvas and Oracle PeopleSoft showed how a vulnerability in a third-party platform could become a campuswide problem, and why higher-ed institutions need specific contracts with those vendors.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:23:49 GMTNewshttps://www.highereddive.com/news/stockton-university-plans-21-faculty-and-staff-layoffs-sparking-union-back/832554/https://www.highereddive.com/news/stockton-university-plans-21-faculty-and-staff-layoffs-sparking-union-back/832554/The public New Jersey institution is wrestling with a $20 million structural deficit and declining enrollment.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:59:00 GMTBen UnglesbeeNewshttps://www.highereddive.com/news/doj-suffers-court-loss-over-in-state-tuition-for-undocumented-students/832567/https://www.highereddive.com/news/doj-suffers-court-loss-over-in-state-tuition-for-undocumented-students/832567/A judge dismissed the U.S. Department of Justice’s lawsuit that challenged two Virginia statutes, ruling they weren’t preempted by federal law.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:58:00 GMTNatalie SchwartzNewshttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/10/2027-educause-top-10-spotlights-age-changehttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/10/2027-educause-top-10-spotlights-age-changeEach year, the EDUCAUSE Top 10 report outlines the major trends, opportunities and challenges facing higher ed technology leaders, highlighting lessons learned from the year prior and forecasting what’s to come in the next year. The 2027 EDUCAUSE Top 10 theme is the Age of Perpetual Change, spotlighting the pace of…Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:11:06 GMTAmy McIntoshNewshttps://wonkhe.com/blogs/podcast-academic-integrity-and-ai-conservative-conferencehttps://wonkhe.com/blogs/podcast-academic-integrity-and-ai-conservative-conferenceThis week on the podcast we examine how universities are rethinking academic integrity in the age of AI.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMTTeam WonkheNewshttps://www.edtechdigest.com/2026/10/08/big-questions-in-the-big-apple/https://www.edtechdigest.com/2026/10/08/big-questions-in-the-big-apple/At EDTECH WEEK NYC, StartEd’s Alan Todd gathers CEOs to rethink learning, leadership, and growth in the age of AI. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero As AI reshapes learning and work, edtech leaders face growing pressure to show what their companies deliver. For Alan Todd, that calls for deeper thinking—and more candid…Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:54:44 GMTVictor RiveroNewshttps://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/washington-state-university-taps-ai-company-for-sports-commshttps://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/washington-state-university-taps-ai-company-for-sports-commsWashington State University has contracted with the Nebraska-based AI startup FanWorld for an unspecified role in sports communications. Some graduates worry it will mean fewer writing opportunities for students.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:17:48 GMTNewshttps://www.theeduledger.com/institutions/article/15837072/lawsuit-seeks-5487-million-for-alleged-lincoln-university-funding-shortfallhttps://www.theeduledger.com/institutions/article/15837072/lawsuit-seeks-5487-million-for-alleged-lincoln-university-funding-shortfallCurrent and former students say Missouri’s underfunding harmed Lincoln University’s academic programs and infrastructure.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:39:08 GMTJamaal Abdul-AlimNewshttps://www.theeduledger.com/recap-newsletter-only/article/15837067/sign-up-for-free-job-alerts-todayhttps://www.theeduledger.com/recap-newsletter-only/article/15837067/sign-up-for-free-job-alerts-todaynullThu, 08 Oct 2026 19:11:44 GMTNewshttps://workshift.org/the-5-7b-staffing-cost-companies-arent-talking-about/https://workshift.org/the-5-7b-staffing-cost-companies-arent-talking-about/Manufacturers spend billions on temporary workers. Workforce programs can compete directly with traditional staffing agencies—and win. The post The $5.7B Staffing Cost Companies Aren’t Talking About appeared first on Work Shift.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:10:48 GMTMatt LatimerNewshttps://www.theeduledger.com/opinion/article/15836958/the-third-question-every-college-must-answerhttps://www.theeduledger.com/opinion/article/15836958/the-third-question-every-college-must-answerThe policies may exist, but meaningful support depends on what institutions do next.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:59:09 GMTGloria L. BlackwellNewshttps://campustechnology.com/articles/2026/10/08/claude-sonnet-5-5-offers-model-switching-cybersecurity-safeguards.aspxhttps://campustechnology.com/articles/2026/10/08/claude-sonnet-5-5-offers-model-switching-cybersecurity-safeguards.aspxAnthropic's latest Claude release, Sonnet 5.5, brings cybersecurity safeguards that can change which model handles a request during a Claude conversation. Higher-risk tasks can fall back to Sonnet 5.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:47:00 GMTNewshttps://www.theeduledger.com/students/article/15836106/turning-cultural-pride-into-student-successhttps://www.theeduledger.com/students/article/15836106/turning-cultural-pride-into-student-successThrough student-centered initiatives and a deep commitment to community, Castillo ensures Latino students have the support and...Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:31:00 GMTJatika HudsonNewshttps://thepienews.com/vancouvers-language-school-sector-faces-a-new-reality/https://thepienews.com/vancouvers-language-school-sector-faces-a-new-reality/EC English and ILAC's shock closures last month lay bare the challenges that have blighted Vancouver's language school sector for years, writes Patricio Alfaro. The post Vancouver’s language school sector faces a new reality appeared first on The PIE News.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:02:51 GMTPatricio AlfaroNewshttps://www.theeduledger.com/on-the-move/article/15836803/calvin-white-jrhttps://www.theeduledger.com/on-the-move/article/15836803/calvin-white-jrhas been officially named chancellor of Arkansas State University.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:27:00 GMTNewshttps://www.theeduledger.com/on-the-move/article/15836957/deborah-kish-stephanhttps://www.theeduledger.com/on-the-move/article/15836957/deborah-kish-stephanhas been selected as the next president of Flathead Valley Community College.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:18:19 GMTNewshttps://workshift.org/local-talent/https://workshift.org/local-talent/A California program seeks to shrink primary care deserts by building a clear path from community college to medical school and then back home again. Also, practical advice for state policymakers on closing gaps between K–12, college, and jobs, with a look at how a controversial tax credit could be a big federal…Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:49:43 GMTPaul FainNewshttps://thepienews.com/us-associations-sue-over-ice-changes-to-international-student-internships/https://thepienews.com/us-associations-sue-over-ice-changes-to-international-student-internships/Four major US higher education associations have launched a legal challenge against the federal government over changes to rules governing internships and practical learning for international students. The post US associations sue over ICE changes to international student internships appeared first on The PIE News.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:39:58 GMTKim MartinNewshttps://www.highereddive.com/news/can-3-year-degrees-boost-the-teacher-pipeline/832113/https://www.highereddive.com/news/can-3-year-degrees-boost-the-teacher-pipeline/832113/Arizona State University is offering a shorter teacher pathway this fall with a goal of removing financial barriers for students aspiring to enter the profession.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTAnna MerodNewshttps://thepienews.com/trump-targets-70m-in-international-education-funding-as-opposition-grows/https://thepienews.com/trump-targets-70m-in-international-education-funding-as-opposition-grows/University groups are urging Congress to reverse the cuts, while seven states have challenged the administration’s wider effort to withhold funding approved by lawmakers. The post Trump targets $70m in international education funding as opposition grows appeared first on The PIE News.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTAbhishek NairNewshttps://thepienews.com/bsc-education-enters-liquidation-ceases-trading/https://thepienews.com/bsc-education-enters-liquidation-ceases-trading/The English language school group with centres in the UK, Malta is entering liquidation. The post BSC Education enters liquidation, ceases trading appeared first on The PIE News.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:27:19 GMTKim MartinNewshttps://wonkhe.com/blogs/jo-johnson-i-still-believe-that-student-choice-must-be-the-main-organising-principle-for-higher-educationhttps://wonkhe.com/blogs/jo-johnson-i-still-believe-that-student-choice-must-be-the-main-organising-principle-for-higher-educationTen years on from the white paper that set out the architecture for the current HE system in England, the universities minister who spearheaded it stands by its intentThu, 08 Oct 2026 00:38:26 GMTDebbie McVittyNewshttps://wonkhe.com/blogs/why-universities-keep-forgetting-their-anti-racism-commitmentshttps://wonkhe.com/blogs/why-universities-keep-forgetting-their-anti-racism-commitmentsDami Folayan argues that anti-racism pledges fade because universities don’t build them into governance, systems, and budgetsThu, 08 Oct 2026 00:11:36 GMTDami FolayanNewshttps://wonkhe.com/blogs/supporting-students-to-make-their-academic-footprintshttps://wonkhe.com/blogs/supporting-students-to-make-their-academic-footprintsZoe Torsney makes the case that supporting students to develop their academic voice starts with universities building a truly inclusive cultureThu, 08 Oct 2026 00:10:42 GMTZoe TorsneyNewshttps://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/educause-26-ai-exposes-gaps-in-data-governancehttps://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/educause-26-ai-exposes-gaps-in-data-governanceSome college and university data officials say now is a moment for institutions to strengthen their data governance, whether starting from scratch or adjusting to artificial intelligence’s demand for clean data.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:55:09 GMTNewshttps://www.highereddive.com/news/aaup-gets-order-over-jewish-employee-records-at-penn-off-the-books/832431/https://www.highereddive.com/news/aaup-gets-order-over-jewish-employee-records-at-penn-off-the-books/832431/Although the Trump administration backed off a subpoena, the faculty group won an appeal vacating a court order that instructed the university to comply.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:44:00 GMTBen UnglesbeeNewshttps://workshift.org/in-california-community-colleges-look-to-shrink-primary-care-deserts/https://workshift.org/in-california-community-colleges-look-to-shrink-primary-care-deserts/California Medicine Scholars Program aims to address an acute shortage of primary care doctors, especially in the rural areas across the state. The post In California, Community Colleges Look to Shrink Primary Care Deserts appeared first on Work Shift.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:21:19 GMTColleen ConnollyNewshttps://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/lsu-researchers-use-ai-to-predict-and-model-wildfireshttps://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/lsu-researchers-use-ai-to-predict-and-model-wildfiresAn AI tool created by Louisiana State University researchers, the consulting firm Ailectric and other partners can predict where a wildfire is likely to start, look for early signs and model how it will spread.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:08:04 GMTNewshttps://campustechnology.com/articles/2026/10/07/survey-reveals-data-governance-enforcement-gap-for-agentic-ai-tools.aspxhttps://campustechnology.com/articles/2026/10/07/survey-reveals-data-governance-enforcement-gap-for-agentic-ai-tools.aspxAccording to a new report, 99.7% of IT and security leaders surveyed by identity security company Delinea said their organization has a formal policy governing what data AI tools and agents are permitted to access. Yet only about 51% said AI access is checked against those policies in real time.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:41:00 GMTNewshttps://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/university-of-hawaii-launches-unified-application-systemhttps://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/university-of-hawaii-launches-unified-application-systemAs part of a broader effort to simplify the process of entering and moving through its system, the University of Hawaii consolidated several application pathways into a single new application for all 10 campuses.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:36:22 GMTNewshttps://campustechnology.com/articles/2026/10/07/openai-introduces-dots-ai-agents-that-continue-working-between-user-conversations.aspxhttps://campustechnology.com/articles/2026/10/07/openai-introduces-dots-ai-agents-that-continue-working-between-user-conversations.aspxOpenAI has announced Dots, GPT-6 Astra-powered agents that run on their own cloud computers, using connected applications to carry on with assignments between conversations and incorporating users' feedback as they go.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:57:00 GMTNewshttps://thepienews.com/trump-administration-proposes-70000-opt-fee/https://thepienews.com/trump-administration-proposes-70000-opt-fee/The Trump administration has proposed charging US universities $70,000 for each international student they recommend for Optional Practical Training (OPT), with institutions facing further annual fees for extensions. The post Trump administration proposes $70,000 OPT fee appeared first on The PIE News.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:50:52 GMTKim MartinNewshttps://campustechnology.com/articles/2026/10/07/survey-lack-of-specialized-infrastructure-is-a-top-ai-adoption-challenge.aspxhttps://campustechnology.com/articles/2026/10/07/survey-lack-of-specialized-infrastructure-is-a-top-ai-adoption-challenge.aspxEnterprise AI projects are running into infrastructure questions as organizations move from planning toward deployment, according to a recent Digital Realty survey.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:18:00 GMTNewshttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/10/what-it-leaders-need-know-deploying-campus-mental-health-platformhttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2026/10/what-it-leaders-need-know-deploying-campus-mental-health-platformThe concept of universities offering mental health resources to students isn’t new, but 24/7 online mental health platforms are gaining traction with higher education institutions. With these platforms, students can access remote resources whenever they need assistance. However, these tools introduce a challenge for…Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:10:07 GMTAlexandra ShimallaNews