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University president authorizes special audit of his own spending

December 15, 2023

Western New Mexico University President Joseph Shepard requested a special audit overseen by the state, said Mario Sanchez, a spokesman for Western. Sanchez said the company and scope of the audit are being determined in collaboration with the Office of the State Auditor. Publicly funded Western will bear the expense. State Sen. Siah Correa Hemphill, […]

To serve them well, colleges must regain the trust of adult students

Ruth Bauer | December 15, 2023

To persuade these learners to return, colleges must demonstrate a commitment to eliminating the barriers they face.

President moves: Big time hires, retires and 2 leaders crash out

Alcino Donadel | December 14, 2023

The higher education president landscape experienced significant leadership changes during the closing weeks of 2023.

Lawsuit filed against Carnegie Mellon University student alleging antisemitism and discrimination

December 14, 2023

A new lawsuit accuses Carnegie Mellon University of discrimination and antisemitism. A Jewish student claims she was subjected to pervasive anti-Jewish discrimination during her time at the CMU School of Architecture and that her complaints were met with retaliation. In one specific allegation, the student says she was denied an excused absence to attend a […]

University of Florida scientists arrested after allegedly putting kids in cages while they went to work

December 14, 2023

Two scientists who work at the University of Florida were arrested Friday after allegedly putting their kids in cages while they went to work. Dustin Huff, 35, and Yurui Xie, 31, are accused by the Gainesville Police Department of leaving their children home in small cages while they were at work, according to FOX 35. The couple […]

Elon Musk plans to open a new university in Austin

December 14, 2023

Texas transplant Elon Musk is planning to start a university in Austin, according to tax filings for one of his charities first reported by Bloomberg News. The charity, called The Foundation, plans to use a $100 million gift from Musk to create and launch a primary and secondary school in Austin focused on teaching science, technology, engineering […]

These colleges are making new campuses with old parts—and growing along the way

Alcino Donadel | December 13, 2023

Colleges and universities nationwide are purchasing shacked up buildings and transforming them to increase their academic offerings, student perks and enrollment prospects.

It’s a great time for higher ed to go electric

Dan Dowell | December 13, 2023

A recent analysis by EY found that EV sales will outpace all other types of engines three years sooner than expected. Campuses need to be ready with convenient access to fast and reliable charging stations to support students, staff, guests and electrified fleets.

After FSU snub, Florida’s AG launches antitrust probe against the College Football Playoff selection committee

December 13, 2023

Florida’s top prosecutor on Tuesday announced an antitrust probe against the College Football Playoff selection committee, seeking answers about why the undefeated Florida State Seminoles were kept out of the four-team competition this month. State Attorney General Ashley Moody said in a statement that her office is seeking communications from the 13-person committee about how it reached […]

New York University & Columbia University would lose tax exempt status under newly introduced bill

December 13, 2023

New York University and Columbia University are in danger of losing their tax exempt status, which translates to hundreds of millions of dollars a year. A bill being introduced would repeal the tax-exempt status of private universities that received property tax exemptions of $100 million or more during the prior year. Columbia and NYU fall into that category; […]

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University president authorizes special audit of his own spending

To serve them well, colleges must regain the trust of adult students

President moves: Big time hires, retires and 2 leaders crash out

Lawsuit filed against Carnegie Mellon University student alleging antisemitism and discrimination

University of Florida scientists arrested after allegedly putting kids in cages while they went to work

Elon Musk plans to open a new university in Austin

These colleges are making new campuses with old parts—and growing along the way

It’s a great time for higher ed to go electric

After FSU snub, Florida’s AG launches antitrust probe against the College Football Playoff selection committee

New York University & Columbia University would lose tax exempt status under newly introduced bill

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