The Collapse of a Partnership: Inside the Escalating Conflict Between Antioch University and the Coalition of the Common Good

The ambitious vision of a new model for higher education—one built on resource sharing, institutional cooperation, and shared governance—is rapidly unraveling in a courtroom. What began in 2023 as the…

The End of an Era: University of Valley Forge to Shutter Following Years of Financial Struggle

The landscape of American higher education has faced a period of unprecedented turbulence, and this week, another casualty was added to the growing list of institutional closures. The University of…

Portland State University Announces Deep Faculty Cuts Amid $35 Million Deficit Crisis

Portland State University (PSU) is facing one of the most turbulent periods in its history. As the institution grapples with a persistent $35 million budget shortfall, President Ann Cudd has…

A House Divided: Michigan State University Faculty Pass Historic No-Confidence Vote Amidst Governance Crisis

In a staggering display of institutional frustration, the Academic Congress of Michigan State University (MSU) has delivered a resounding vote of no confidence in the university’s Board of Trustees. The…

University of Chicago Announces Landmark Tuition Expansion: A New Era of Access for Middle-Income Families

CHICAGO, May 15, 2026 — In a move that signals a seismic shift in the landscape of elite higher education, the University of Chicago announced on Wednesday a major expansion…

The Ledger of Shadows: Harvard University Confronts Its Deep Ties to Slavery

In a monumental effort to unearth the obscured foundations of American higher education, Harvard University has released a groundbreaking database that details the lives of more than 1,600 people enslaved…

Soka University of America Eyes Acquisition of Middlebury Institute: A New Chapter for Global Education

In a move that promises to reshape the landscape of graduate education in California, Soka University of America (SUA) has announced it is in advanced negotiations to acquire the Middlebury…