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Posted inOhio

As Vivek Ramaswamy calls to consolidate Ohio’s public universities, Kent State president invites him to campus

By Amy Morona, Signal OhioApril 29, 2026May 6, 2026

Todd Diacon extends an invitation “to anyone raising questions about Ohio’s public universities” in an essay defending higher education.

Posted inSan Antonio

St. Mary’s University answers a decades-long call for a law program in the Rio Grande Valley

By Danya Pérez, San Antonio ReportApril 4, 2026April 10, 2026

A new partnership has secured a long-awaited Legal Education Hub in the Rio Grande Valley. 

Posted inFort Worth

Texas Wesleyan maps plan to grow enrollment, career learning

By McKinnon Rice, Fort Worth ReportFebruary 18, 2026February 18, 2026

Major priorities to “ignite impact” include purposeful growth, transformative learning and intentional connection, university leaders say.

Posted inWisconsin

Wisconsin high schools want to offer more college classes. First, teachers must go back to school.

By Natalie Yahr, Wisconsin Watch and Miranda DunlapDecember 2, 2025December 4, 2025

School officials statewide want to give more students a jump start on college with dual enrollment classes. But they say they lack qualified teachers, and for busy teachers, grad school is a hard sell.

Posted inOhio

Ohio’s largest community colleges see fall enrollment boost

By Amy Morona, Signal OhioNovember 24, 2025November 24, 2025

The increases, which mirror national trends, come as these schools face a shrinking state population and increased political pressures.

Posted inTampa Bay

Florida college enrollment projected to increase for third straight year

By Nakylah Carter, Tampa Bay TimesNovember 12, 2025November 12, 2025

Nationally, some majors are seeing a sharp decline as federal officials prioritize AI development.

Posted inMississippi

Student enrollment is up for most of Mississippi’s public universities, including Delta State and The W

By Candice Wilder, Mississippi TodayNovember 7, 2025November 12, 2025

Delta State University and Mississippi University for Women credit growth to recruitment, retention and affordability.

Posted inChicago

Fewer international students studying at some Illinois universities

By Lisa Kurian Philip, WBEZOctober 17, 2025October 22, 2025

The Trump administration wants to reduce the number of foreign students on American campuses. Faculty say they are vital to research and teaching.

Posted inColorado

CU Denver and Aurora partnership highlights growing statewide trend to make admissions easier

By Jason GonzalesOctober 10, 2025October 17, 2025

CU Denver school leaders said they want the agreement to show Aurora students the university has a place for them.

Posted inOhio

Ohio colleges see drop in international student enrollment

By Amy Morona, Signal OhioOctober 9, 2025October 9, 2025

Early data shows Kent State University, the University of Cincinnati and Cleveland State University are each reporting double-digit declines in student enrollment from last fall.

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