Higher Education Trends: Key Insights & Analysis

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Judge strikes down National Science Foundation’s 15% funding cap for research overhead

With the new ruling, efforts to cap research overhead reimbursement have now been blocked at four federal agencies.

By SS Jun 26, 2025

University of Connecticut eyes workforce cuts to manage funding shortfalls

Faced with cuts to state and federal funding, leaders are clamping down on hiring and reviewing temporary positions, along with other austerity measures.

By SS Jun 26, 2025

Columbia College Chicago lays off 20 faculty members

The cuts come as the private nonprofit attempts to “invest in areas that correspond to strong student demand,” one official told the campus community.

By SS Jun 25, 2025

Tuition discounts at private nonprofits continue to climb, estimates show

Colleges have been giving larger aid packages to greater shares of students, the National Association of College and University Business Officers found.