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An illustration of brains of different colors with different patterns inside them, such as puzzle pieces, numbers or flowers, to represent neurodiversity.

Recognizing an ‘Untapped Resource’

Illinois lawmakers passed legislation urging colleges to adopt neurodiversity inclusion statements in response to advocacy by community college leaders.

Birmingham-Southern supporters holding signs

Public Lifelines for Private Colleges

A new state loan program for struggling private colleges will likely save Birmingham-Southern College from closure. But experts don’t expect similar efforts to catch on.

Alabama Passes Collegiate Trans Athlete Ban

Alabama governor Kay Ivey has signed a bill barring transgender athletes from competing in collegiate sports that do not correspond...
A gold dome flanked by flags

State Funding Rose Last Year. Will it Last?

Higher ed funding in 2022 was higher than any year since the 2008 recession, defying expectations. Some worry the boost was a short-term spike.

Ron DeSantis pictured at an event after winning a second term as governor of Florida

When Governors Seek the Presidency

Florida governor Ron DeSantis announced a presidential run Wednesday after a legislative session that imposed dramatic changes on public higher education. What does it mean for his candidacy?

Governor Ron DeSantis speaks at a podium in front of the Florida state flag. A blue sign with white lettering on the podium reads: “Florida: The Education State.”

Not Just a War on ‘Woke’

Attacks on public higher education in Florida are part of the radical right’s broader antidemocratic agenda, Timothy V. Kaufman-Osborn writes.

Students holding signs in opposition to Ohio Senate Bill 83

Ohio State Board Pushes Back on Anti-DEI Bill

Ohio State’s Board of Trustees blasted a State Senate bill one day before it passed. The rare move comes as culture war politics drive education reforms across the U.S.

university of idaho and university of phoenix logos

University of Phoenix to Affiliate With University of Idaho

After deal with Arkansas system breaks down, a new entity created by Idaho is poised to buy and manage the for-profit giant as a nonprofit university.