Just $410 million in venture capital was invested in the space so far in 2025, furthering a post-pandemic dip.
Higher ed procurement is evolving—AI and simplification are driving smarter, faster operations.
Set to launch in the fall, the fund backed by National Center for Youth Law aims to defend students’ rights in court and track civil rights data.
Higher prices on essential items like computers, food and transportation could harm low-income students and jeopardize their academic track, experts say.