Community Colleges for Iowa released a report advocating for the development of bachelor’s degree programs at two-year institutions. With “careful” planning, the proposal aims to bolster Iowa’s workforce and provide better degree access for place-bound students.
Nine leading universities, including Brown and MIT, have received a 10-point “compact” from the White House linking federal support to conservative ideas. The proposal promises “substantial and meaningful federal grants” but has triggered free speech concerns among educators and policymakers.
President Trump announced his administration is on the verge of finalizing a deal with Harvard University to resolve a dispute over funding cuts and governance changes. The pending agreement seeks to ease tensions between the White House and one of America’s most prominent Ivy League institutions.
Surry Community College in Dobson has surpassed 3,100 enrolled students this fall, the highest total since before the pandemic. This surge underscores the college’s continued resilience and success, as indicated by its performance in recent rankings.
The University of Texas at Austin welcomed 55,000 students this fall, marking a record-setting enrollment that represents a little more than 2% growth from last year. Officials attribute these rising numbers as a sign of continuing demand for the state’s flagship university.
A broad coalition of University of California faculty and labor unions has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging that threatened federal funding cuts are “coercive.” They claim that compliance with federal demands would undermine the civil rights of students, teachers, and staff.
A coalition of academic and labor organizations has filed an unprecedented lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleging an unlawful attempt to curb free speech at the University of California. The lawsuit targets the Trump administration, raising important questions about the role of open discourse in public education.
Just days before classes were set to begin, SUNY Niagara canceled its nursing program without warning. Students, including Luis Garcia, are left searching for answers about why the program was abandoned so close to the start of the semester.
Pawnee Nation College and Tulsa Community College have signed a far-reaching Memorandum of Understanding to bolster student opportunities and help PNC move closer to full accreditation. This partnership aims to create new paths for academic growth and ensure a stronger future for the college and its students.
Redondo Union High School is preparing to host a significant educational event, bringing together more than 100 public and private colleges from throughout the country, as well as international institutions. Prospective students and local families will have a valuable chance to connect with a wide array of higher education opportunities.
