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Every American Has a Stake in Columbia’s Fate

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Every American Has a Stake in Columbias Fate Elizabeth Redden Tue, 03/18/2025 - 03:00 AM The federal government is trying to put the entire private university into a state of receivership, Austin Sarat writes. Byline(s) Austin Sarat

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Iowa Wesleyan University announces closure

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Iowa Wesleyan University is closing, citing rising costs, shifting enrollment trends, declining fundraising and the governor’s rejection of a proposal for federal COVID-19 relief funds. ” Outside observers have criticized IWU for placing blame on the governor’s office.

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This for-profit believes it’s being “targeted” by the government

University Business

The conflict between the federal government and GCU, one of the country’s largest Christian Universities in the nation, first began when it applied to be recognized as a non-profit to the Department of Education in 2019 to streamline its federal funding process. .”

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Budget Freezes Are Coming for Higher Education

Robert Kelchen

Im not the smartest person out there, but I would be shocked if research universities in particular are not having serious conversations about freezing unnecessary spending given the potential scope of federal funding cuts (which are currently paused per a court order, but it isnt clear if the federal government will actually follow the order).

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Moody's Downgrades Higher Education Outlook to Negative as Federal Policy Changes Threaten Sector

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Universities with large academic medical centers that conduct medical research with NIH funding face heightened risks, according to the report. Many university hospitals rely heavily on Medicaid funding from state and federal governments and could face severe revenue shortfalls if federal Medicaid funding is cut.

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2023 Higher Education Year in Review and 2024 Predictions: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 187 with Host Deborah Maue and Guest Dr. Drumm McNaughton

The Change Leader, Inc.

The federal government’s COVID assistance played a critical role in temporarily sustaining institutions, particularly smaller colleges, which otherwise faced the risk of closure. More hybrid and fully online models will emerge at colleges and universities. [00:06:39] You’re right. [00:06:11] 00:06:32] Deb: Right.