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August 6, 2026

The Louisiana Republican is trying to use his final months in office to turn it into law. But once again, he faces a steep climb.

News

 
Public Colleges Anchor State Workforce Pipelines

Graduates who attended a broad access college or university are also more likely to remain in the state for work, according to a new report from the Strada Institute for the Future of Work.

Harvard Among Institutions That Cut Personnel in July

Multiple campuses laid off employees last month to plug budget gaps created by the loss of federal research funds, declining enrollment, shrinking state support and more.

Can Plagiarism Checkers Keep Up With ChatGPT?

Content sponsored and provided by Honorlock Inc.

Because AI detectors lag behind evolving tools like ChatGPT, traditional plagiarism checkers fall short. Honorlock’s hybrid proctoring secures assessments by blocking unauthorized AI, extensions, and secondary devices—without restricting approved course resources.

Japan Officially Joins Europe’s Flagship Research Program

The Asian giant follows South Korea in associating with Horizon Europe, gaining access to funds for research that addresses societal challenges.

Barriers Block Aid for Student Parents

A new analysis finds that just 29 percent of eligible California student parents received supplemental aid meant to cover housing, childcare and other basic needs.

Quick Takes

 

Views

 
Let’s Call a Truce Between Universities and the Trump Administration

We’ll tell you what: We’ll publish information about our planned reforms if the Trump administration does the same.

Career Advice

 
6 Tips for Transferring Ph.D. Programs Successfully

Sharing our transfer stories will help demystify a daunting process.

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No Carrots and No Sticks?

The Education Secretary has called on higher ed leaders to declare how they plan to rebuild public trust. But the sector has reason to read between the lines.

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