Higher Education Trends: Key Insights & Analysis
SS Higher Education Trends
Another round of Education Department regulations is coming, official says
Under Secretary Nicholas Kent said Tuesday that the agency needs to make the process for college mergers, acquisitions and even closures “a lot easier.”
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Jul 2, 2026
Stuart Bell confirmed as University of Florida president after chaotic approval process
The former University of Alabama leader faced a delayed system-level vote and right-wing pushback over his past support for diversity efforts.
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Jul 2, 2026
Land-grant universities eligible for USDA, Ed Dept funds to improve agricultural research facilities
The two federal agencies are offering eligible institutions up to $30 million for property improvements — but the money requires a one-to-one match.
By SS
Jun 30, 2026
Week in review: College ‘affinity housing’ could violate Fair Housing Act, HUD official says
We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from a record-high persistence rate to the latest federal lawsuit over in-state tuition for undocumented students.
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Jun 30, 2026