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North America

At least 12 colleges and universities from coast to coast will host international players as they prepare to compete on soccer’s biggest stage.

By Jessica Blake
10 June

While many colleges are still celebrating Pride Month, a small number have deleted related social media posts, dropped out of local events and stopped flying the rainbow flag.

By Josh Moody
9 June

When Michigan State’s president resigned, he blamed trustees and they faulted one another. Now frustrated state lawmakers want to overhaul the board amid the finger-pointing.

By Josh Moody
5 June

The University of Nebraska at Kearney investigated several complaints in May, including one from Gov. Jim Pillen calling a training module about empowering transgender students evidence of a ā€œwoke diseaseā€ degrading higher ed.

By Emma Whitford
3 June

Online program management companies—many now in the hands of private equity firms—are attempting to rebound after years of reputational damage and financial troubles.

By Kathryn Palmer
1 June

The Office of Management and Budget published long-expected proposed rules for how federal agencies must carry out Trump’s order to put ā€œsenior appointeesā€ in charge of deciding who gets funded. The proposal also ends an effort to cap indirect cost rates.

By Ryan Quinn
29 May

Clemson poached Michigan State’s Kevin Guskiewicz, who noted board dysfunction in his parting message. His exit comes shortly after he was offered a $1 million raise to stay.

By Josh Moody
27 May