April 18, 2026

us higher education

Oklahoma scraps tenure for faculty at regional public and community colleges: Here’s what changes – The Times of India

Oklahoma scraps tenure for faculty at regional public and community colleges: Here’s what changes – The Times of India

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Faculty members at Oklahoma’s regional public universities and community colleges can no longer be granted tenure, following an executive order issued by Governor Kevin Stitt that took effect Thursday.The order directs public regional universities to stop offering new lifetime tenure appointments. Instead, institutions must hire faculty on fixed-term, renewable contracts. Renewals will be based on…

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Only 4% of international students feel safe under Trump’s policies: Is America still the land of dreams? – The Times of India

Only 4% of international students feel safe under Trump’s policies: Is America still the land of dreams? – The Times of India

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“When the ground shifts under your feet, you learn quickly what was holding you up.”For decades, the United States sold itself as the steady centre of global higher education. Its universities promised not just degrees, but safety, mobility and a future that rewarded effort. A new national survey suggests that promise is now fraying for…

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Fitch issues deteriorating outlook for US HE in 2026: Here’s why mergers and closures may rise – The Times of India

Fitch issues deteriorating outlook for US HE in 2026: Here’s why mergers and closures may rise – The Times of India

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US colleges brace for 2026 challenges with shrinking student base and uncertain federal HE funding Fitch Ratings has issued a “deteriorating” outlook for the US higher education (HE) sector in 2026, continuing a grim forecast first highlighted in 2025. Analysts cited a shrinking pipeline of students, rising costs, and uncertainty over state and federal support…

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A billion-dollar endowment, yet layoffs loom: Here’s why Yale is preparing to shrink its staff – The Times of India

A billion-dollar endowment, yet layoffs loom: Here’s why Yale is preparing to shrink its staff – The Times of India

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Every university austerity cycle begins with small adjustments. Travel freezes. Delayed projects. Slower hiring. What is unfolding at Yale, however, is a more structural shift. Despite an endowment valued at 44.1 billion dollars as of June, the institution is preparing to reduce staff numbers over the next two years. The trigger is a looming increase…

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America’s vanishing advantage: What the fall in international students really means – The Times of India

America’s vanishing advantage: What the fall in international students really means – The Times of India

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Enrollment of international students in US decline For years, the United States thrived on a quiet, powerful truth. The world’s most determined students arrived on American shores seeking opportunity, and in return, they fuelled an academic and economic engine that kept the country ahead of its rivals. They filled classrooms that others could not, kept…

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US colleges face billion loss as new international student enrollment drops sharply in 2025 – The Times of India

US colleges face $1 billion loss as new international student enrollment drops sharply in 2025 – The Times of India

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Visa restrictions cause 17% decline in US international student numbers, impacting economy significantly New international student enrolment at US colleges fell sharply this fall, potentially costing the economy nearly $1 billion, according to multiple reports. The decline comes amid ongoing visa restrictions and changes in government policies affecting foreign students.The fall 2025 semester saw a…

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Trump’s student visa crackdown: What is wrong with it and why America will pay the price – The Times of India

Trump’s student visa crackdown: What is wrong with it and why America will pay the price – The Times of India

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President Donald Trump’s second-term immigration policies are reshaping American higher education, and with it, the country’s long-term innovation ecosystem. Stricter visa vetting, suspended embassy interviews, and expanded travel restrictions across 19 countries have made the United States a significantly tougher destination for international students. What began as a border-control initiative is now reverberating through research…

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40 strikes on academic freedom in 2025: Is US higher ed losing its nerve? – The Times of India

40 strikes on academic freedom in 2025: Is US higher ed losing its nerve? – The Times of India

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The United States, long regarded as a global leader in education and research, is now drawing concern for setting a troubling precedent. A new report by Scholars at Risk (SAR) warns that the Trump administration’s actions against universities are transforming the nation into a “model for how to dismantle” academic freedom.“We are witnessing an unprecedented…

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THE World University Rankings 2026: With 11 universities, US dominates top 20 but shows signs of uneven performance – The Times of India

THE World University Rankings 2026: With 11 universities, US dominates top 20 but shows signs of uneven performance – The Times of India

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US dominates top 20 in THE World University Rankings 2026 with 13 universities. (AI Image) THE World University Rankings 2026: The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026 have been released, with the United States maintaining a dominant presence in the global top 20. Thirteen US universities feature in this year’s top 20, more…

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