SS Higher Education Trends

The latest roundup of DEI cuts across the country

From liberal arts colleges to massive public flagships, institutions of all kinds are moving to comply with changing federal expectations.

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Endowments grew 4% in FY2024 on investment returns, donations

Colleges responding to the latest NACUBO-Commonfund study reported a collective $837.7 billion in endowment value as Republicans eye higher taxes.

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Cancellation of Education Department research contracts sparks concerns

The department didn’t provide a list of canceled contracts but said NAEP, the College Scorecard and the College Navigator were not impacted.

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Legacy admissions tumbled dramatically over past decade

The share of four-year institutions considering an applicant's family ties to an alum has dropped by half since 2015, Education Reform Now found. 

logo.png  By SS  Feb 11, 2025