Immigration and higher education experts said they haven't seen many international students turned away at the border yet. But these changes have bred uncertainty among new and returning scholars, said immigration attorney Dan Berger.

The Supreme Court's ruling ended affirmative action in college admissions. Education expert Richard Kahlenberg says replacing race-based preferences with class-based ones would better reward students who excel despite economic disadvantage while still promoting diversity.

Community college professors in Massachusetts are often forced to work multiple jobs due to low pay, sparking calls from both faculty and leadership for salary increases. As enrollment rises, advocates say better compensation is essential to recruit and retain instructors and support diverse student needs.

The ripple effects of President Trump's attempt to end Harvard University's right to enroll foreign students are being felt across the region and the country—and could threaten research, science and innovation for years to come.

The Department of Education is investigating over 50 universities for race-based recruitment. Mount Holyoke President Danielle Holley urges higher education to push back against the Trump administration's scrutiny.

Johnson and Wales is one of several higher-ed institutions in New England—and a growing number nationwide—offering a compressed college experience amid concerns over rising tuition costs and student loan debt.