Higher Education Trends: Key Insights & Analysis
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University of Utah board moves to cut 81 academic programs
The planned eliminations are in response to a new state law ordering public colleges to cut certain academic offerings and invest in high-demand fields.
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Aug 8, 2025
‘You could be next’: Stanford student newspaper sues over federal attacks on foreign students
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, which is representing the plaintiffs, said targeting learners based on speech violates their rights.
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Aug 8, 2025
Trump issues directives on college admissions data and research grants
Together, the orders set up the administration to exert more control over who institutions enroll and which grants are funded.
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Aug 8, 2025
6 public university systems unveil plans to launch new accrediting agency
In his announcement, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis slammed the current system as an "accreditation cartel" and decried diversity standards at accreditors.
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Jun 28, 2025