HEADLINES: Top Higher Education News for the Week

August 4, 2026

The New York Times and Inside Higher Ed were among outlets covering the Education Department’s letter to college and university presidents asking them to answer a set of questions in what the department says is an effort to be more transparent. . .The Raleigh News & Observer highlights how recent federal funding cuts have impacted local higher ed institutions. . .

After Colleges Reject ‘Compact,’ Trump Officials Try a Letter

The New York Times (sub. req.)​ | August 3, 2026

Trump Officials Try Again to Reform Colleges, With Higher Ed’s Help

Inside Higher Ed (sub. req.) | ​August 3, 2026

See How Research Funding Levels Have Changed at UNC, NC State in Recent Years​
Raleigh News & Observer | August 3, 2026​​​​​

August 3, 2026

​The Washington Post reports on changes in college admissions for applicants in the coming year. . .Inside Higher Ed covers athletic conferences’ recent decision to support the Protect College Sports Act in the Senate. . .STAT covers the Senate’s efforts to block the Trump administration’s proposed changes to uniform guidance. . .Higher Ed Dive reports on proposed legislation that would tie accreditation to admissions policies that do not allow preferential treatment. . .

7 Ways College Admissions Season is Changing This Year

The Washington Post (sub. req.)​ | August 3, 2026

Big 10, SEC Back Senate’s College Sports Overhaul​

Inside Higher Ed (sub. req.) | ​August 3, 2026

July 31, 2026

​​A Boston Globe opinion piece highlights the Trump administration’s plans to release the names of colleges and universities’ foreign donors in August. . .Inside Higher Ed reports on bills in the Senate to prevent the Education Department from transferring certain responsibilities to other agencies. . .U.S. News & World Report covers how community colleges can support international students. . .

Opinion | Trump’s Latest Attack on Higher Ed? Calling Out Foreign Donors.

Boston Globe (sub. req.) | ​July 31, 2026

GOP Rift Over Education Department’s Future

Inside Higher Ed (sub. req.) | ​July 31, 2026

Attending a Community College as an International Student: What to Knows​
U.S. News & World Report | July 30, 2026​​​​​​

July 30, 2026

​​Higher Ed Dive reports on calls from the higher ed community to pass the College Transparency Act. . .San José Spotlight dives into the impact of the end of duration of status on campuses in Silicon Valley. . .Inside Higher Ed covers the Trump administration’s ongoing investigations into medical schools across the countr​​y. . . ​​

Will the College Transparency Act Get the Green Light from Lawmakers?

Higher Ed Dive | ​July 29, 2026

​Foreign Student Visa Restrict​ions to Hit Silicon Valley

San José Spotlight | ​July 29, 2026

What We Know About the Government’s Investigations Into Medical Schools​
Inside Higher Ed ​ (sub. req.) | July 29, 2026​​​​

July 29, 2026

Inside Higher Ed covers an Education Department rule that now requires colleges and universities to base the federal funding they award to students on the number of credits students are enrolled in. . .Higher Ed Dive highlights new data on the challenges that students may face in the workplace following graduation. . .Crain’s Chicago Business explores the role of a college president and challenges they ma​y experience while covering University of Illinois’ search for a new president. . .

New Loan Limit Proration Rule Raises Concern Among Financial Aid Experts​

Inside Higher Ed (sub. req.) | ​July 29, 2026

Higher Ed Dive | ​July 28, 2026

U of I Launches Search for Next President at One of Illinois’ Most Important Engines
Crain's Chicago Business (sub. req.) | July 28, 2026​​​​​​

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