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Illinois considered allowing community colleges to award bachelor’s degrees for rural students and working adults, aiming to increase access and affordability. However, the proposal faced political opposition and declining enrollment, leading colleges to compete with each other.
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AAUP Denounces Politician, Donor ‘Extortion’ of Universities Ryan Quinn Thu, 07/23/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Ryan Quinn
Boston U Inks $104M PILOT Deal With City Emma Whitford Thu, 07/23/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Emma Whitford
Getting Real About Institutional Finances sara.custer@in… Thu, 07/23/2026 - 03:00 AM At NACUBO’s annual meeting, a keynote speaker’s exercise in vulnerability set the tone for conversations about money—and why higher ed’s financial future depends on honesty, not just numbers. Byline(s) Sara Custer
NACIQI Recommends Denial of Recognition for Cosmetology Accreditor jessica.blake@… Thu, 07/23/2026 - 03:00 AM Stripping the accreditor’s recognition could upend cosmetology programs reliant on federal aid. The final decision rests with senior leaders at the Education Department. Byline(s) Jessica Blake
New Push to Fix Calculus Bottleneck Joshua.Bay Thu, 07/23/2026 - 03:00 AM Calculus can derail STEM pathways. Twelve colleges are redesigning gateway math courses to help more students persist. Byline(s) Joshua Bay
Podcast: IHE Reporters on the American Apprenticeship sara.custer@in… Thu, 07/23/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) IHE Staff
Students Using AI to Write Financial Aid Appeals Johanna Alonso Thu, 07/23/2026 - 03:00 AM In a survey, administrators said vague, AI-written appeal letters can be burdensome because they lead to more back-and-forth between families and the financial aid office. Byline(s) Johanna Alonso
Toe-MAY-toe, Toe-MAH-toe quintina.barne… Thu, 07/23/2026 - 03:00 AM Transfer research and practice will benefit from using the same specific terminology. Byline(s) Alexandra W. Logue
U.K. Prime Minister Axes Science Department, Names New Education Secretary sara.custer@in… Thu, 07/23/2026 - 03:00 AM Andy Burnham, the new leader of the British government, has formed a cabinet and shuttered a stand-alone science department. Byline(s) Helen Packer for Times Higher Ed
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