HEADLINES: Top Higher Education News for the Week

May 8, 2025

NPR reports on projections from economists that reduced federal support for research will undermine the US economy... According to Inside Higher Ed, the Trump administration is swiftly and aggressively using Title IX investigations to target colleges and universities... The Wall Street Journal is hosting a live Q&A with its higher education reporters about President Trump’s attacks on the sector... The Athletic writes that President Trump plans to tap former Alabama football coach Nick Saban to co-chair a new commission on college sports.

Economists Warn Trump’s Research Cuts Could Have Dire Consequences for GDP
NPR | May 8, 2025

Trump Is Using Title IX as a ‘Battering Ram,’ Experts Say
Inside Higher Ed | May 8, 2025

Live Q&A: Trump Takes on Higher Education—Ask WSJ Your Questions
The Wall Street Journal (sub. req.) | May 8, 2025

Nick Saban to Co-chair President Trump’s Planned Commission on College Athletics: Sources
The Athletic (sub. req.) | May 7, 2025

May 7, 2025

The New York Times covered a joint statement from the American Jewish Committee, ACE, and the Association of American Universities committing to fight campus antisemitism while expressing concerns about federal actions that endanger the campus-scientific partnership... Three college presidents will testify at a Wednesday congressional hearing on antisemitism at small and regional institutions... The White House’s initial budget proposal would eliminate TRIO programs, Inside Higher Ed reports... The Hechinger Report explores a growing movement among states to allow community colleges to offer four-year degrees.

Trump Is Fighting Antisemitism the Wrong Way, a Jewish Group Argues
The New York Times (sub. req.) | May 6, 2025

GOP to Grill Universities ‘Beyond the Ivy League’ About Antisemitism
The Washington Post (sub. req.) | May 6, 2025

TRIO on the Chopping Block
Inside Higher Ed | May 7, 2025

To Fill ‘Education Deserts,’ More States Want Community Colleges to Offer Bachelor’s Degrees
The Hechinger Report | May 7, 2025

May 6, 2025

The New York Times reports on the joint statement between AJC, ACE, AAU, and other organizations expressing concern over threats to research partnerships and pledging joint action against antisemitism… The Trump administration said it would not provide any new grants to Harvard University… Higher Ed Dive reports on the risk-sharing proposal included in the House’s reconciliation package, explaining how it would harm students and institutions… An op-ed in The Chronicle of Higher Education details how potential cuts to Medicaid would crush state support for higher education… The Trump administration is advancing a policy that would give immigration officials sweeping authority to revoke international students’ legal status and deport them, Inside Higher Ed reports.

Trump Is Fighting Antisemitism the Wrong Way, a Jewish Group Argues
The New York Times (sub. req.) | May 6, 2025

Trump Administration Calls for a Freeze on All New Grants to Harvard
The Washington Post (sub. req.) | May 5, 2025

Risk-Sharing: A ‘Well-Intentioned’ Disaster for Colleges?
Higher Ed Dive | May 6, 2025

Opinion: A Looming Crisis for Public Colleges
The Chroncicle of Higher Education (sub. req.) | May 5, 2025

ICE Expands Student Deportation Powers
Inside Higher Ed | May 2, 2025

May 5, 2025

Inside Higher Ed looks at the Trump administration’s plans to inspect foreign gifts to colleges and universities... Harvard intends to fight the Trump administration’s efforts to revoke its tax-exempt status, The New York Times writes... A New York Times op-ed explores how many Americans underestimate how affordable college is... University of Texas Chancellor James Milliken will be the University of California’s next president, while University of Michigan President Santa Ono will become president of the University of Florida... President Trump is considering issuing an executive order to restrict payment of college athletes, The Athletic reports.

Trump Scrutinizes Foreign Gifts, Raising the Stakes for Colleges
Inside Higher Ed | May 5, 2025

Harvard Signals It Will Resist Trump’s Efforts to Revoke Tax-Exempt Status
The New York Times (sub. req.) | May 2, 2025

College Is More Affordable Than Many Parents Think
The New York Times (sub. req.) | May 5, 2025

James B. Milliken, University of Texas Chancellor, Named UC President
Los Angeles Times (sub. req.) | May 2, 2025

University of Florida Plans to Hire School President Santa Ono Away From University of Michigan
The Associated Press | May 4, 2025

Donald Trump Considering Executive Order on Paying College Athletes After Speaking With Nick Saban: Reports
The Athletic (sub. req.) | May 2, 2025

May 2, 2025

The Department of Education said it will ease the process for institutions to move to a different accreditor, The Chronicle of Higher Education writes... The Trump administration shared plans to broaden its authority to target international students, Inside Higher Ed reports... President Trump announced he plans to revoke Harvard University’s tax-exempt status... According to The Hechinger Report, international students are increasingly hesitant to attend U.S. institutions... Southern Methodist University exceeded its $1.5 billion fundraising goal years ahead of schedule, The Dallas Morning News reports.

Education Dept. Moves to Make It Easier for Colleges to Switch Accreditors
The Chronicle of Higher Education (sub. req.) | May 1, 2025

ICE Expands Student Deportation Powers
Inside Higher Ed | May 2, 2025

Trump Vows to End Harvard’s Tax Exempt Status in Escalation of Fight With University
The Boston Globe (sub. req.) | May 2, 2025

International Students Are Rethinking Coming to the U.S. That’s a Problem for Colleges
The Hechinger Report | May 1, 2025

SMU Concludes Record-Setting $1.5B Fundraising Campaign Years Ahead of Plan
The Dallas Morning News (sub. req.) | May 2, 2025

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