Higher Education Trends: Key Insights & Analysis
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McMahon calls on college leaders to commit to policy reforms by end of year
Her "Call to Action" repeats many themes from the 2025 proposed higher ed compact, such as viewpoint diversity and campus protest rules.
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Aug 5, 2026
Brown University president to step down in 2027
Christina Paxson has led Brown through tumultuous moments, including the coronavirus pandemic and federal funding freezes and disruptions.
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Aug 5, 2026
Illinois Institute of Technology lays off 160 faculty and staff members
As it undergoes a major restructuring, the private institution cited challenges in international student enrollment and research cutbacks.
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Aug 5, 2026
AAUP sues Texas A&M System over teaching limits on race and gender
The American Association of University Professors and four faculty members allege that those restrictions violate free speech rights.
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Aug 5, 2026