Josh Moody

Moody’s Ratings projects a difficult year ahead for the sector due to a mix of challenges driven by federal policy risks, rising costs, regulatory changes and lost grant funding.

The Big Ten is weighing a $2.4 billion private equity deal. But multiple trustees at member institutions say they aren’t getting enough information and the proposal has been rushed.

The former University of Virginia president who resigned abruptly in June accused the board of being dishonest about the circumstances of his exit and complicit in his ouster.

The Commission for Public Higher Education has received letters of intent from colleges in four Southern states as it works toward federal approval and rebuts allegations of partisanship.

Colleges shed hundreds of jobs last month as the sector grappled with federal research funding issues, declining enrollment, state budget cuts and other pressure points.

Cornell will pay out $30 million and invest another $30 million in agricultural research. In exchange the federal government will restore research funding and close investigations.

The college has faced mounting criticism over its spending and other changes in the wake of a conservative overhaul. Florida Board of Governors didn’t publicly share those concerns.

The GOP-led House Judiciary Committee accused George Mason University’s president of lying about DEI practices and likely violating civil rights laws. He has denied the claims.

Trinity Christian College will close next year due to financial pressure following years of declining enrollment, stubborn deficits and an overreliance on a small donor pool.

The Trump administration forced significant changes and a fine at Columbia but won limited concessions from Virginia and remains in legal battles with Harvard and UCLA.