Higher Ed
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Monday, October 12
Ministers dodge the question of candour in universities
Baroness Jones asked which university functions the Hillsborough Law covers. Jim Dickinson finds ministers answered none of her questions
wonkhe.comWhy Leaving Academia Feels Like Withdrawal
Claudio Cinà, Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs, Oct 12, 2026 "Many who succeed in academia become reliant on the recognition of its gatekeepers - tenure committees, journal editors, prize juries—until that recognition becomes the currency of existence." See also: qualifications and brain…
downes.caVance Announces J-1 Visa Probe of Harvard, Stanford and Seven Other Universities
The Trump administration says nine institutions may be using the program to pay foreign researchers less than U.S.-based workers...
theeduledger.comCan Colleges Become the HSIs Their Students Need?
Gina Ann Garcia explains why colleges must move beyond federal designations and grant funding to make serving Latine students...
theeduledger.comInternational 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…
thepienews.comSpotlight on… Maynooth University
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…
thepienews.comLance Kennedy-Phillips
has been selected to serve as interim senior vice provost for student success at Pennsylvania State University...
theeduledger.comCurtin 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.
thepienews.comNo-Cost Cloud Resources Your Faculty Should Know About
By Daphne McCanse, Strategic Research Communications Consultant Many faculty, researchers, and students desire to use cloud resources but often lack funding to access them. Here is what they may not know: There are federally funded options available at no cost. The National Science Foundation and its partners support…
internet2.eduTrustEd framework and consistent visa process should enhance Ireland’s 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…
thepienews.comHow 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.
ecampusnews.comWeek in review: International student policies in flux
We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from the latest college leadership changes to planned layoffs at Stockton University.
highereddive.comMore PAs is only part of the answer to the healthcare workforce shortage
Elon University's Charlotte campus offers a model for connecting PA education and community health.
highereddive.comAI Literacy and the New Admissions Disadvantage
Admission offices should be transparent about their AI-detection policies and procedures.
insidehighered.comDespite Concerns, IES Spent 99% of Expiring Funds
Some experts say the Education Department is front-loading grants, and they worry the practice could harm education research more broadly.
insidehighered.comThe Expanding Reach of Free Tuition
New findings from Texas highlight how universities are broadening tuition guarantees to middle-income families, even as other college costs continue to create barriers.
insidehighered.com4 Takeaways From NACAC’s Annual Admissions Conference
Spirits 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.
insidehighered.comYale President Caught on Hot Mike Saying ‘Pissed-Off’ Student ‘Ambushed’ Her
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Sunday, October 11
During times of transformation emerging leaders need to be inside the leadership tent
Mid-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 future
wonkhe.comBritain likes its universities but not its degrees
Polling 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 it
wonkhe.comRe-Evaluate Graduate Program Structure to Meet All Students’ Needs
Support should go beyond financial aid.
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Saturday, October 10
Who pays the price when universities cancel offers to protect refusal rates?
As 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.
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Friday, October 9
EDUCAUSE ’26: Higher Ed Should Teach Baseline AI Skills
EDUCAUSE 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.
govtech.comThe Debate Over Campus Sexual Assault Has Stretched for Decades
Why Are Some Colleges Choosing to Reduce Their Enrollments?
Trump administration investigates 9 universities over visa fraud claims
Many of the institutions named by Vice President JD Vance, including Stanford and Yale universities, said they comply with applicable visa laws.
highereddive.comWhy women of color leave admissions work — and what institutions can do
Panelists discussed how to support this group and boost employee retention at the annual National Association for College Admission Counseling conference.
highereddive.comHow Higher Ed Institutions Can Rethink Cyber Risk in Terms of Financial Exposure
Quantifying 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…
edtechmagazine.comYour 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…
edtechdigest.comOpinion | The U. of Michigan Bows to Malicious Misinformation
Limestone U. Closed After Getting a Big Government Loan. Now, It’s Being Auctioned.
How Leaders Overcome IT Staffing Shortages Through Retention and Upskilling
The 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…
edtechmagazine.comUS 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…
thepienews.comAll college programs now face an earnings premium test. Here’s what you need to know
The new federal earnings premium test has generated a lot of discussion, and with it, some confusion. Will it ban certain colleges’ majors? No. Instead, the rule sets a basic expectation: college programs enrolling students who receive federal student aid must show that the program leaves their graduates better off…
ihep.orgUS to seek expedited appeal over blocked int’l 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.
thepienews.comTo 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…
opencampus.orgAddrain Conyers
has been selected to serve as interim provost and dean of faculty at Marist University in Poughkeepsie, New York...
theeduledger.comTwo universities just received billions. More big gifts could follow.
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.
opencampus.orgJudge tosses former Purdue diversity chief’s race bias and retaliation claims
The university was able to show legitimate, nondiscriminatory reasons for its sanction decisions against the plaintiff, the court found.
highereddive.comStudents 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.
thepienews.comErasmus+ is back, but who gets left behind?
As the UK swaps Turing for Erasmus+, Jonathan Disley argues the real risk is universities dismantling the support that got disadvantaged students abroad
wonkhe.com9 Universities Accused of J-1 Visa Fraud
insidehighered.com3 Indicted for Stealing $20M From Now-Shuttered Ohio Community College
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Thursday, October 8
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:…
hechingerreport.orgProcurement is a collaboration question too
James Coe makes the case that procurement can be the start of a new conversation on collaboration
wonkhe.comHigher education postcard: Rajabai Clock Tower, University of Mumbai
This week’s card from Hugh Jones’ postbag crosses the world to Mumbai to find yet another university clock tower
wonkhe.comThe best colleges aren’t always the most famous
Washington Monthly’s rankings look beyond prestige to ask which colleges serve students well, keep costs manageable, and create opportunity. The post The best colleges aren’t always the most famous appeared first on Lumina Foundation.
luminafoundation.orgStockton University plans 21 faculty and staff layoffs, sparking union backlash
The public New Jersey institution is wrestling with a $20 million structural deficit and declining enrollment.
highereddive.comDOJ suffers court loss over in-state tuition for undocumented students
A judge dismissed the U.S. Department of Justice’s lawsuit that challenged two Virginia statutes, ruling they weren’t preempted by federal law.
highereddive.comCornell’s President Says Banning Frats Would Make Things Worse. Is He Right?