Higher Education Trends: Key Insights & Analysis

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Broward College board, president reach $430K separation agreement

Under the settlement, Torey Alston resigned immediately and will withdraw his lawsuit against the board. The board did not admit wrongdoing.

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Some colleges begin accepting tuition payments via Venmo

The peer-to-peer payment method and its PayPal parent have forged new ties with higher education institutions, the company said last week.

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AI can complete ‘almost’ all written assignments for MIT undergrads, report says

To adapt, faculty must be able to quickly update their curriculum without “multi-committee, year-long review processes,” a university committee said.

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Why strategic planning in higher education must start with leadership alignment

Colleges and universities need a recurring leadership discipline that aligns assumptions, clarifies investment choices and helps leaders act decisively as things change.

logo.png  By SS  Aug 25, 2026