SS Higher Education Trends
Week in review: More campus closures and downsizing ahead
We’re rounding up stories you may have missed from last week, from one major university’s downsizing plans to widespread cuts to scientific research.
By SS
May 20, 2025
Federal judge blocks Energy Department’s 15% cap on indirect research costs
Colleges and higher education groups suing the agency are likely to prove the policy violates federal law, U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs ruled.
By SS
May 20, 2025
Harvard University devotes $250M to sustain research hit by federal cuts
The institution’s leaders said they have received multiple grant terminations since the Trump administration froze over $2.2 billion of its federal funding.
By SS
May 17, 2025
New Jersey City University takes key step to become part of Kean University
The two public institutions signed a letter of intent Thursday outlining a plan that would transform NJCU into “Kean Jersey City.”
By SS
May 17, 2025