The shift does not mean a college degree has lost its overall employment advantage.

A federal judge ruled that the University of Pennsylvania must provide information sought in an EEOC investigation into alleged antisemitic harassment of Jewish employees. Penn says it will appeal on privacy and First Amendment grounds.

If HBCUs are going to stay competitive or at least shed that underfunded reputation, leveraging Black businesses for support will have to be central, according to Courtney Brunious, who teaches clinical management and organization at USC's Marshall School of Business.

Students are taking new measures, such as dumbing down their work, spying on themselves and using AI "humanizer" programs, to beat accusations of cheating with artificial intelligence.

Young adults ages 18 to 28 are turning to hands-on careers such as electricians, plumbers and HVAC technicians. Many cite financial stability without student debt, while others find purpose beyond the paycheck.

While a judge recently ordered federal funding restored, international students in particular remain anxious about immigration enforcement and political expression.

A court settlement has opened the door for schools to share revenue with athletes, but clarity hasn't followed. Instead, political fights, payment caps and questions about athletes' rights are fueling one of the messiest transitions in college sports history.

Several universities across the U.S. issued shelter-in-place alerts on the first day of fall classes after reports of armed individuals on campus. Police later determined most were hoaxes or "swatting" calls—using temporary numbers and voice-masking apps—with no evidence of gunmen or violence found.