Cornell Receives $371.5M Pledge From Alum

A New Model for the Future of ‘Inside Higher Ed’ sara.custer@in… Thu, 01/22/2026 - 03:00 AM We’re asking readers to support our independent news and analysis so we can continue providing the journalism the sector deserves and depends on.…

Thinking About Personal Statements in the Age of AI johnw@mcsweeneys.net Thu, 01/22/2026 - 03:00 AM Is this still a worthy tool for graduate admissions?  Byline(s) John Warner

Will Graduate Schools Accept 3-Year Degrees? Johanna Alonso Thu, 01/22/2026 - 03:00 AM A study of 10 graduate school admissions leaders showed that many are open to the idea of accepting students with reduced-credit degrees—even if current…

Penn Calls Request for Jewish Employees’ Names Unconstitutional in Court Filing Emma Whitford Thu, 01/22/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Emma Whitford

Boards, Bills and the Boot: Virginia Dems Move Fast to Reshape Higher Ed Ryan Quinn Thu, 01/22/2026 - 03:00 AM Gov. Spanberger appointed 27 board members and signaled future governance changes. The new AG ousted campus lawyers and defended…

NYU and SUNY Debut Higher Ed Design Lab Joshua.Bay Thu, 01/22/2026 - 03:00 AM New partnership will study which college programs actually help students build the skills they need for an AI-driven workforce. Byline(s) Joshua Bay

Education Dept. Drops Appeal of Court Order Blocking Anti-DEI Guidance Katherine Knott Thu, 01/22/2026 - 03:00 AM First Amendment advocates and higher ed leaders are declaring victory, and some say it’s the “final defeat” of Trump’s…

High-Stakes Policy Talks Shed Light on ED’s Playbook jessica.blake@… Thu, 01/22/2026 - 03:00 AM In negotiating loan caps, a Pell Grant expansion and accountability measures, the Education Department made few concessions and yet secured…