Higher Education Trends: Key Insights & Analysis

SS Higher Education Trends

NLRB rescinds stack of Biden-era enforcement memos

The affected documents include a 2021 memo stating that certain NCAA college athletes should be considered employees.

By SS Feb 22, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: Education Department’s DEI crackdown sparks outcry

We’re rounding up recent stories, from a letter attempting to prohibit colleges’ diversity initiatives to an analysis of graduates’ earnings over time.

By SS Feb 22, 2025

Colleges tighten budgets amid NIH funding uncertainty

From hiring freezes to spending cuts, research universities are trying to manage their finances amid a fluid and harrowing situation.

By SS Feb 21, 2025

How can college leaders navigate mergers and closures in 2025?

A consolidation expert urges officials to face the facts, explore their strategic options and be willing to accept external help.