SS Higher Education Trends
‘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.
By SS
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.
By SS
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.
By SS
Jun 28, 2025
Key higher ed provisions in reconciliation bill violate Senate rules, official finds
Expanding Pell Grants to short-term programs and consolidating student loan programs were among the proposals flagged by the chamber’s parliamentarian.
By SS
Jun 28, 2025