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Posted inTexas

This state agency was created to investigate Texas universities. How that works is a mystery.

By Jessica Priest, The Texas TribuneApril 6, 2026April 8, 2026

Office of the Ombudsman has no written policies on how to investigate allegations that education laws are being broken, even though it’s been accepting complaints for three months.

Posted inOhio

What Ohio college students’ own words reveal about life on campus in 2025

By Amy Morona, Signal OhioApril 6, 2026April 7, 2026

The 40 reports show a slice of campus life at Bowling Green State University during 2025.

Posted inWisconsin

Wisconsin takes millions from foster kids and their parents — even as both parties say it should stop

By Natalie Yahr, Wisconsin Watch and Brittany Carloni, Wisconsin WatchApril 6, 2026April 8, 2026

State Republicans and Democrats want authorities to stop collecting child support and Social Security payments intended for foster kids. Why haven’t they changed the law?

Posted inSan Antonio

OLLU students explore culture, art and community roots while reviving 50-year-old mural

By Danya Pérez, San Antonio ReportMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026

The Barrio Arts and Popular Culture class is part of OLLU’s Visual Arts Program where students explore their own roots and the community around them.

Posted inOhio

Getting adult students back to college is hard. Here’s what one Ohio program learned

By Amy Morona, Signal OhioMarch 27, 2026March 31, 2026

The ‘Ohio College Comeback Compact’ helped adults who had completed some college courses but never earned a degree or credential get back into a classroom.

Posted inBerkeley

‘Landmark’ deal or no big deal? Inside UC Berkeley’s $1 million antisemitism settlement

By Felicia Mello, BerkeleysideMarch 26, 2026March 27, 2026

The settlement alters how UC Berkeley responds to discrimination complaints. What does it mean for free speech? And how much will Cal change course?

Posted inSan Antonio

Workforce Pell expansion inches forward, but student access may not come until 2027

By Danya Pérez, San Antonio ReportMarch 22, 2026March 26, 2026

Pending a final decision on which trainings and programs are considered high-demand and high-wage, Alamo College has started to identify potential programs that could meet the Workforce Pell requirements.

Posted inThe Dispatch

Many Black graduates of for-profit colleges wouldn’t choose them again

By Colleen MurphyMarch 13, 2026March 13, 2026

Focus group participants said they enrolled with limited information, received little support and often graduated with heavy debt.

Posted inOhio

New Ohio State president applauded for research work, management skills

By Amy Morona, Signal OhioMarch 12, 2026March 12, 2026

Ravi Bellamkonda takes over days after former President Ted Carter resigned after disclosing an ‘inappropriate relationship.’

Posted inOhio

Ohio’s universities are required to disclose campus speakers. The level of compliance varies

By Amy Morona, Signal OhioMarch 6, 2026March 11, 2026

A Signal Statewide review finds inconsistent reporting and missing data across institutions when it comes to fulfilling one of the requirements of a controversial state higher education law.

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