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Saint Augustine’s University brings its accreditation back from the brink — again; Tracking the Trump administration’s moves to cap indirect research funding

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Aug. 19, 2025 | Today’s news and insights for higher ed leaders

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Higher Ed Financial Support Services

When higher ed leaders were asked about financial obstacles to students, they cited tuition and fee affordability, food scarcity, and more. Learn about gaps in financial support services in this report.

FTC drops lawsuit against Grand Canyon Education

The move ends almost two years of litigation over allegations that the company deceived Grand Canyon University students about doctoral program costs.

Saint Augustine’s University brings its accreditation back from the brink — again

The private nonprofit will operate as an accredited institution this semester, thanks to a preliminary injunction issued on Friday.

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Tracking the Trump administration’s moves to cap indirect research funding

We’re keeping tabs of the agencies that have tried to limit reimbursement for overhead costs to 15% — and the legal challenges against them.

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Inside the student housing market

While higher education faces funding and enrollment uncertainties, the student housing supply gap continues to widen with fewer than 50,000 new beds added annually. Learn more in this Trendline.

Addressing Top Food Insecurity Challenges in Higher Ed

Many institutions are discovering that traditional approaches to campus meal distribution often fall short of meeting students’ varying and often complex needs. Explore the path forward in this playbook.

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