Over half of hiring managers say recent grads are unprepared for the workforce
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The widening access narrative must return to speaking about places
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MAY 19, 2025
Young people in coastal and rural areas are missing out on higher education.
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Federal judge blocks Energy Department’s 15% cap on indirect research costs
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 19, 2025
Colleges and higher education groups suing the agency are likely to prove the policy violates federal law, U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs ruled.
DeSantis-Backed Lobbyist Selected as Florida A&M's Next President
The Chronicle of Higher Education
MAY 19, 2025
By Jasper Smith The HBCU's alumni, faculty, and students say the search process was politically compromised by the Republican governor's administration.
Ghost Students: How Fraudsters Use Fake Identities to Cheat Universities
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Ghost student fraud costs higher education $5 billion annually as fraudsters use stolen identities to exploit financial aid. California estimates 20% of community college applications—over 460,000—are fake bots taking spots from real students. These "ghost students" never attend classes but access federal loans and aid before vanishing. Remote learning creates perfect conditions for criminals to exploit systems.
Week in review: More campus closures and downsizing ahead
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 19, 2025
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U of Minnesota Antiracism Center to Close After Founder Steps Down
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 19, 2025
U of Minnesota Antiracism Center to Close After Founder Steps Down Ryan Quinn Mon, 05/19/2025 - 03:00 AM Rachel Hardeman, who faces plagiarism allegations, left the university under a resignation agreement. The next day, the institution announced her center would shutter.
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Defense Department Caps Indirect Research Cost Rates for Universities
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MAY 19, 2025
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IIT Bombay to establish international centre in Japan
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The U.S. Department of Education revoked a $37.7million fine against Grand Canyon University, according to an announcement from the university Friday.
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Lawsuit from UCF professor targeted for tweets survives summary judgment motions
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