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University of Southern California signals layoffs amid $200M budget gap

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A transformed operating model is needed to address lower federal research support and a growing shortfall, USC's interim president said.

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Free Photo Library Aims to Capture Authenticity of Higher Ed

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Free Photo Library Aims to Capture Authenticity of Higher Ed kathryn.palmer… Wed, 07/16/2025 - 03:00 AM The database includes nearly 1,000 photos from HBCUs, community colleges and other types of institutions. Advocates hope it will help change perceptions about what higher ed looks like and whom it’s for.

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Confidence in higher education increases for the first time in a decade

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ED Launches Investigation Into Michigan’s Foreign Funding

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The Department of Education has opened an investigation into the University of Michigan’s foreign funding after a review revealed alleged “inaccurate and incomplete disclosures,” department officials announced Tuesday.

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Ghost Students: How Fraudsters Use Fake Identities to Cheat Universities

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.

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The Reality of Higher Ed Fraud in 2025

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" Fraudsters are like cockroaches"-- Anonymous higher education businessman Fraudsters are like cockroaches: persistent, hard to eliminate, and always scurrying just beneath the surface. And like cockroaches, when you see one, you can assume many more are hidden from view. In the vast, sprawling ecosystem of US higher education—a multi-trillion-dollar industry built on trust, hope, and credentials—fraud has been a lurking presence for more than a century.

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We Can’t Ban AI, but We Can Friction Fix It

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We Can’t Ban AI, but We Can Friction Fix It Elizabeth Redden Wed, 07/16/2025 - 03:00 AM Faculty can do a lot to make it harder, and less enticing, for students to use generative AI, Catherine Savini writes.

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Report Finds Mixed Results for Community Colleges’ Shared Governance

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A new report, released by the American Association of University Professors Tuesday, found mixed results when it comes to community colleges’ shared governance practices.

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Student-Run Clinic Addresses Health-Care Shortage

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Student-Run Clinic Addresses Health-Care Shortage Ashley Mowreader Wed, 07/16/2025 - 03:00 AM Widener University’s community clinic is run by professional studies students, serving hundreds of local residents each year.

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3 More Campus Leaders Face Congress

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3 More Campus Leaders Face Congress Josh Moody Wed, 07/16/2025 - 03:00 AM Leaders of CUNY, Georgetown and UC Berkeley testified at the latest campus antisemitism hearing, where they were grilled by Republicans while Democrats took aim at Trump.

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Successful Program for Migrant Students Is on Trump’s Chopping Block

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Successful Program for Migrant Students Is on Trump’s Chopping Block Johanna Alonso Wed, 07/16/2025 - 03:00 AM The program, which expects over 8,000 participants in fall 2025, works to recruit children of migrant fishers and farmworkers who didn’t plan to go to college.

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Navigating Higher Ed’s Tech & Budget Crunch: Yes, You Can Survive

As Higher Ed institutions continue struggling with budget constraints and enrollment pressures, making smart decisions about technology is crucial. How do institutions enhance data security, optimize their tech stack and engage students effectively…all while managing limited resources? Bret Ingerman, former Vice President for Information Technology at Tallahassee State College, digs into these conundrums, exploring how Pathify offers solutions to enhance student engagement while giving instituti

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An Education in Taxation

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An Education in Taxation Elizabeth Redden Wed, 07/16/2025 - 03:00 AM Tax policy belongs in the undergraduate liberal arts curriculum as a cornerstone of civic education, Andrew Leahey writes.

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What Happened to the Smaller Agencies Trump Tried to Shutter?

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What Happened to the Smaller Agencies Trump Tried to Shutter? jessica.blake@… Wed, 07/16/2025 - 03:00 AM As groups like the Institute of Museum and Library Services lose staff and grant funding, the consequences trickle down to colleges and universities.

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NIH to Dismiss New Advisory Council Members

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The National Institutes of Health is upending the panels that make decisions about which grant applications to fund, Nature reported.