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Universities settled regarding allegedly baseless probes and are not expressing regret. Former Justice Department lawyers asserted that investigations into Brown and Columbia concerning alleged antisemitism were politically motivated. It remains unclear if federal officials will investigate the whistleblowers’ letter.

Ivy Tech received approval for the Workforce Pell Program. The program's approval was reported by Olivia Sanchez.

New America reported that teacher degree apprenticeships could help lower barriers to entering the teaching profession. These programs are noted for assisting working adults and nontraditional students.

Some students can now use Venmo to pay their college tuition. The company stated that this was a natural step because a massive portion of Gen Z already uses money-transfer apps like Venmo every day.

A survey found that tenure-track ranks grew last year. The article reports on this finding.

The University of Michigan is redesigning foundational math to better connect calculus to real-world engineering. This overhaul aims to help students apply mathematical principles earlier in their education.

The UNC System is responding to a 'Call to Action' issued by McMahon. This announcement was reported by Katherine Knott.

The Broward College President successfully fended off an attempt to fire them. The title mentions this event along with the name Josh Moody.

The article announces 'The Key Podcast: Newsroom Federal Policy Analysis.' The episode was made available on 08/20/2026 and is attributed byline-wise to IHE Staff.

Due to increasing employer demand for graduates proficient in artificial intelligence, several colleges and institutions are implementing new courses and curricula. These efforts aim to ensure that students possess the necessary AI fluency skills.

Charges have been filed related to a cocaine trafficking case involving Penn State. The legal matters were reported in an article by Olivia Sanchez.

A cybersecurity threat caused a delay in the start of classes at UT San Antonio. Although the university stated that no data was compromised, experts warned that the disruption still has consequences.

Multiple college presidents serve on corporate boards while receiving generous payments in addition to their regular duties. The article questions whether this practice serves as a benefit to institutions or if it constitutes a personal financial windfall.

Two cyclists from Milligan University were killed in a crash. This event was reported by Johanna Alonso.

The Department of Education (ED) released a new accreditation rule specifically for public comment. The information was reported by Jessica Blake.

Currently, 42% of colleges have not fully submitted required Student Outcomes Data. The Education Department is granting one last chance to more than 1,900 colleges that are missing Financial Value Transparency data. Failure to comply with this reporting requirement could result in consequences.

A proposed California bill could create a designation for Asian-Serving Colleges. While the proposal does not include funding, it would mandate that institutions establish plans to better serve Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students.

Florida responded to a 'Call to Action' involving McMahon. The article regarding this response was written by Josh Moody and published on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

The demand for AI career skills is expanding beyond traditional computer science fields. New data from Handshake shows that students across various majors are successfully building necessary AI experience while navigating an evolving early-career job market.

A lawsuit has been filed challenging a new length-of-stay limit designed for international students. The rule, which was finalized last month, has garnered intense criticism from universities and international educators. Currently, a group of eight organizations is arguing that this established limit should be scrapped.