Higher Education Trends: Key Insights & Analysis

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Eastern Michigan University to cut ties with Chinese colleges amid lawmaker push

The institution is the latest to dissolve its partnerships after Republican legislators raised concerns about national security and research theft.

By SS Jun 1, 2025

Lawmakers and judge push back on Education Department’s gutting, citing inefficiency

The agency appealed the May 22 court order temporarily blocking its dramatic downsizing efforts the same day U.S. District Judge Myong Joun issued it.

By SS Jun 1, 2025

Trump administration to ‘aggressively revoke’ Chinese student visas

Two federal agencies will also increase scrutiny of new visa applications from China and Hong Kong, per Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

By SS May 31, 2025

College composting program turns cafeteria scraps to brown gold

Ohio University processes more than five tons of food waste daily, converting the scraps into compost used to fertilize campus plants or sold to neighbors.