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fromFast Company
2 days ago

The college industry is becoming K-shaped as acceptance rates plummet. What's happening to admissions?

Higher education is experiencing a divergence, with prestigious institutions thriving while smaller colleges face closures and mergers due to rising costs and declining enrollment.
fromFortune
4 days ago
Higher education

Only one U.S. university ranks in the world's top 10 in STEM. Pfizer's CEO is calling for change | Fortune

Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

The Guardian view on Cambridge's 190m gift: billionaires won't fix universities' problems | Editorial

Philanthropy plays a crucial role in higher education funding, but reliance on wealthy donors creates disparities among UK universities.
Higher education
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The college industry is becoming K-shaped as acceptance rates plummet. What's happening to admissions?

Higher education is experiencing a divergence, with prestigious institutions thriving while smaller colleges face closures and mergers due to rising costs and declining enrollment.
Higher education
fromFortune
4 days ago

Only one U.S. university ranks in the world's top 10 in STEM. Pfizer's CEO is calling for change | Fortune

Chinese universities are rapidly advancing in research, posing a significant challenge to American and European institutions.
Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Excessive' financial risks threaten survival of many English universities, report warns

English universities are facing financial risks due to excessive borrowing, rapid expansion, and over-reliance on international students, threatening their sustainability.
Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

The Guardian view on Cambridge's 190m gift: billionaires won't fix universities' problems | Editorial

Philanthropy plays a crucial role in higher education funding, but reliance on wealthy donors creates disparities among UK universities.
Arts
fromHarvard Gazette
2 days ago

Getting to know your colleagues' creative side - Harvard Gazette

Harvard's annual Staff Art Show showcases the artistic talents of 215 staff members across multiple campus locations.
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fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Boston billionaires, historic figures land on Forbes' 'self-made' lists

Forbes ranks self-made Americans based on financial success, obstacles overcome, and long-term impact, featuring local billionaires and historical figures.
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Just one Mass. college ranks among the nation's best graduate schools, per U.S. News

MIT ranked No. 1 for best graduate engineering program in the 2026 rankings, leading the country and excelling in six engineering specialties, including computer and electrical engineering.
Boston
fromThe Washington Post
5 days ago

Student-athletes more likely to attend school than peers, new research finds

"Kids show up to school when they feel connected to adults, peers and are engaged in something meaningful," said Hedy Chang, chief executive of Attendance Works.
US news
#law-school-rankings
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago
Higher education

End Of An Era: Yale Booted From No. 1 Spot In Historic U.S. News Law School Rankings Shakeup - Above the Law

Higher education
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

U.S. News Rankings Lose Prestige, Retain Iron Grip On Legal Academia's Soul - Above the Law

Law school admissions officers increasingly view U.S. News rankings as losing credibility and recognize their negative impact on student choices.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Law

New Novel Skewers Law School Rankings, Faculty Politics, And When Legal Education Gets Kinky - Above the Law

Michael Orey's novel Dean's List satirizes the cutthroat world of law school rankings and administration, drawing from his two decades of experience navigating institutional politics and PR in legal academia.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Yale Law Has Fallen - See Also - Above the Law

Law school rankings, legal academia opinions, and student activism shape the current landscape of legal education and practice.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

End Of An Era: Yale Booted From No. 1 Spot In Historic U.S. News Law School Rankings Shakeup - Above the Law

Stanford Law School has overtaken Yale Law School as the top law school in the latest U.S. News rankings.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

U.S. News Rankings Lose Prestige, Retain Iron Grip On Legal Academia's Soul - Above the Law

Law school admissions officers increasingly view U.S. News rankings as losing credibility and recognize their negative impact on student choices.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

New Novel Skewers Law School Rankings, Faculty Politics, And When Legal Education Gets Kinky - Above the Law

Michael Orey's novel Dean's List satirizes the cutthroat world of law school rankings and administration, drawing from his two decades of experience navigating institutional politics and PR in legal academia.
Media industry
fromPoynter
5 days ago

Student newspapers still dominate campuses. This newsletter shows what else is possible. - Poynter

Tomo Chien's newsletter, Morning, Trojan, offers a unique independent news source for USC students, blending hard news with humor and engaging a large subscriber base.
OMG science
fromHarvard Gazette
4 days ago

Memorial Minute for William Paul - Harvard Gazette

William Paul was a pioneering physicist at Harvard, known for his contributions to experimental solid state physics and high-pressure research.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

I moved across the world to get into the Ivy League. Then I quit Brown after a year to launch a VC firm at 21.

Smaiyl Makyshov founded Multifaceted Capital to focus on community-driven venture capital, particularly within the US boarding school system.
fromHarvard Gazette
2 weeks ago

'Best college tradition anywhere'- Harvard Gazette

"This is a wonderful day for the students to show their spirit and kind of shed the super-academic, super-intense [persona] and just really be fun College students enjoying a little healthy competition."
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#college-admissions
fromHarvard Gazette
2 weeks ago

'No way to go but up' - Harvard Gazette

"I told him, 'These are the things I'm concerned about; these are the risks if we run out of medications, or if we run out of oxygen, or if we're not able to get you off the mountain in two or three days.' I would like to think that we, whether it's as physicians or patients, should be able to talk about risk in a little bit more of a realistic, humane way."
Public health
Higher education
fromHarvard Gazette
2 days ago

Harvard leaders salute National Security Fellows - Harvard Gazette

Harvard maintains a strong connection with the military through shared values and the service of students and alumni over the years.
Education
fromHarvard Gazette
2 weeks ago

How high school shapes future success - Harvard Gazette

Higher 10th-grade test scores and college plans correlate with better long-term educational and earning outcomes for students.
Higher education
fromCalifornia Post
4 days ago

California college ranked No. 1 best public university in the nation - and others make top 10

University of California, Berkeley has reclaimed the top spot in U.S. News & World Report rankings, pushing UCLA to second place after years of dominance.
Higher education
fromNature
4 days ago

Should academic misconduct be catalogued? Proposed US database sparks debate

Creating a national database of researchers guilty of misconduct could prevent them from securing new academic positions.
#elite-universities
fromFortune
2 months ago
Higher education

This CEO says wealthy families pay him $750k to get their kids into Ivy League schools | Fortune

Higher education
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

What an Ivy League Education Really Gets You

Graduates from elite universities dominate key sectors of the economy and culture despite being a small percentage of the population.
fromFortune
2 months ago
Higher education

This CEO says wealthy families pay him $750k to get their kids into Ivy League schools | Fortune

US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

It's not just Harvard. The Pentagon is barring troops from attending more Ivy League schools and other top universities.

The Pentagon is barring active-duty troops from attending elite universities for graduate education, citing concerns about woke indoctrination and anti-American ideology at these institutions.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 months ago

While elites debate geopolitics, Americans are rethinking college in the search for economic mobility | Fortune

AI is actively transforming labor markets, prompting American workers to adapt as automation threatens roughly 25% of US and European work hours.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Uncommon New York City Students Receive Full Rides to Top Colleges * Brooklyn Paper

Five Uncommon Schools Brooklyn seniors won 2025 QuestBridge National College Match full four-year scholarships covering tuition, housing, travel, and books to top colleges.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Influential economist Larry Summers to depart Harvard over Epstein ties

Documents released as part of an effort to bring greater transparency to Epstein's relationships with powerbrokers in politics, business and culture shed light on Summers's extensive correspondence with Epstein, whom he once emailed asking for advice on wooing women.
US news
#harvard-university
Higher education
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Harvard may be under federal investigation and cost over $87,000 a year-but it's still Gen Z's No. 1 'dream college' | Fortune

Harvard remains the top choice for college applicants, showcasing strong brand recognition and competitive admissions despite rising costs.
Higher education
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Harvard may be under federal investigation and cost over $87,000 a year-but it's still Gen Z's No. 1 'dream college' | Fortune

Harvard remains the top choice for college applicants, showcasing strong brand recognition and competitive admissions despite rising costs.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

New ranking: Where OpenAI employees went to college

While not a full picture of OpenAI's workforce, the snapshot underscores how heavily frontier AI labs continue to draw from a small cluster of top research universities - and how concentrated elite AI talent remains.
Artificial intelligence
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago

Harvard's President Undercuts Academic Freedom and Learning

As reported by the Harvard Crimson student newspaper, reflecting on the present challenges to institutions around accusations of intolerance and hostility to free debate, Garber came down firmly on the side of not debating (bold is mine): "I'm pleased to say that I think there is real movement to restore balance in teaching and to bring back the idea that you need to be objective in the classroom."
Education
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Class of 2001 elects Alejandra Casillas as chief marshal of alumni - Harvard Gazette

Alejandra's unwavering commitment to serving others is deeply inspiring, from her efforts to expand access to high-quality healthcare in historically underserved communities to her tireless advocacy for first-generation students,
Public health
Higher education
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

The best UK universities to study at for graduate social mobility

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues, while the University of Bradford leads in social mobility rankings for supporting disadvantaged students.
fromFortune
2 months ago

Trump demands $1 billion from Harvard | Fortune

The president raised the stakes on social media Monday night, saying Harvard has been "behaving very badly." He said the university must pay the government directly as part of any deal - something Harvard has opposed - and that his administration wants "nothing further to do" with Harvard in the future. Trump's comments on Truth Social came in response to a New York Times report saying the president had dropped his demand for a financial payment, lowering the bar for a deal.
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Higher education
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

I'm a Student at Yale. My Classmates Are Doing Exactly What Charlie Kirk Wanted Them To.

Ivy League students are pursuing marriage with competitive intensity similar to other status symbols, contradicting stereotypes of high achievers being romantically stunted.
#foreign-funding
fromAxios
1 month ago
Higher education

Trump admin reveals first-of-its-kind funding data in elite college crackdown

fromAxios
1 month ago
Higher education

Trump admin reveals first-of-its-kind funding data in elite college crackdown

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
3 weeks ago

The Men's March Madness Champion-Based on Academics

Since 2006, Inside Higher Ed has used the NCAA's data on teams' academic performance to select its March Madness winners. First, we compare teams' academic progress rate, the metric the NCAA uses to measure athlete retention and academic eligibility. This year, we used data from 2023-24, the most recent available.
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Higher education
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

I'm an American who studied at universities in China. The Chinese system was cheaper and set me up for success after graduation.

Chinese universities actively support international student integration and career pathways, contrasting sharply with limited opportunities for international graduates in the US.
Higher education
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

So much for the death of the elite degree

Elite college graduates have regained hiring advantage as employers become more selective during economic slowdown, with top-tier universities increasingly prioritized in recruitment.
Higher education
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

The Unmaking of the American University

Research universities face existential threats as the Trump Administration weaponizes federal funding cuts and compliance demands, forcing institutions to choose between their missions and government favor.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Multimillion-Dollar Donation Will Let Law School Offer More Students Full Rides - Above the Law

A $4.5 million endowed scholarship donation to UNM Law School will provide full tuition rides for ten students, significantly expanding access to debt-free legal education.
Higher education
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Is the Most Beautiful College Campus in America

Sewanee: The University of the South ranks as the most beautiful U.S. college campus, with 70% of Tripadvisor reviews using the word 'beautiful,' followed by Indiana University Bloomington and University of Colorado Boulder.
Higher education
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Wonder served Harvard president well - Harvard Gazette

Alan Garber's curiosity and mentorship shaped his path from economics and medicine to becoming Harvard's 31st president, driven by deep gratitude to the institution.
Higher education
fromAxios
1 month ago

Summers leaves Harvard as Epstein reckoning rocks academia

Multiple university leaders have resigned or faced investigations following revelations of their associations with Jeffrey Epstein documented in released files.
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Alumni committee names candidates for Harvard board elections - Harvard Gazette

The process of identifying candidates for Overseer and HAA elected director once again underscored the extraordinary breadth of experience and commitment found across the Harvard alumni community,
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fromFortune
1 month ago

How Jeffrey Epstein exploited colleges' 'tremendous drive to acquire money' | Fortune

Universities rely heavily on federal funding but also accept private donations, which raises ethical concerns when donors like Jeffrey Epstein are involved.
Higher education
fromFortune
1 month ago

Malcolm Gladwell tells young people if they want a STEM degree, 'don't go to Harvard.' You may end up at the bottom of your class and drop out | Fortune

Ivy League STEM enrollment can land students in the lower half, raising dropout risk; attend a college where you can be among the top performers.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Got In To Your Dream Law School? Federal Loan Caps Could Change The Math - Above the Law

Student loans aren't to be taken lightly - the hundreds of thousands of dollars prospective lawyers take out for school can set back other milestone life goals like owning a home, having children and buying groceries. For years, relatively low interest loans from the government were a godsend for students that wanted the career opportunities law could unlock but lacked the capital needed to fund their educations.
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Higher education
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Alumni rally to support next generation of researchers - Harvard Gazette

A $50 million donor commitment will match new gifts to create 50 endowed Ph.D. fellowships, securing financial support for doctoral students.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Yale offers free tuition for new undergrads from families earning less than $100,000

Yale University is eliminating tuition and other costs for all new undergraduates from families earning less than $100,000 a year, joining a growing number of elite campuses that are slashing costs for middle- and lower-income families. The Ivy League school announced the change Tuesday and said it will take effect for students entering this fall. Yale previously waived all expected costs for students from families earning less than $75,000 a year.
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