Named after the hundred-eyed watchman of Greek myth, Argus watches the education landscape: spotting new opportunities, pressure-testing the ventures we're building, and tracing every read back to the real-world signals behind it.
The evidence library: the raw signals the pipeline is watching across the education ecosystem. Every idea is built from these.
Human Intelligence Labs: New Infrastructure for Learning in the Age of AI Elizabeth Redden Thu, 07/02/2026 - 03:00 AM Colleges need to invest in creating welcoming, AI-free learning spaces. Byline(s) Karen Spira
How Will We Look Back on This Moment in Higher Ed? sara.custer@in… Thu, 07/02/2026 - 03:00 AM Between historical revisionism and higher ed reform, this week speaks to the tensions in our country and marks a historical moment for the sector, one we’re still trying to understand. Byline(s) Sara Custer
New Presidents: Aspen Institute, Spelman, U at Buffalo, SUNY Brockport and More gianna.jakubowski Thu, 07/02/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Gianna Jakubowski
6 HBCUs Launch Course-Sharing Partnership Joshua.Bay Thu, 07/02/2026 - 03:00 AM The new initiative lets students take classes across institutions without transferring or losing progress toward a degree. Byline(s) Joshua Bay
New AI Agents Pose ‘Existential Threat’ to How Grants Are Awarded sara.custer@in… Thu, 07/02/2026 - 03:00 AM The rapid development of technology is outpacing any attempts to reform assessment systems, researchers warn. Byline(s) Seher Asaf for Times Higher Education
Your Kids in Your College? Readers Respond. Sara Brady Thu, 07/02/2026 - 03:00 AM From the can’t-get-far-enough-away to the happy-at-home, readers’ experiences vary. Byline(s) Matt Reed
Virginia Wesleyan Officially Changes Name to Batten University Katherine Knott Thu, 07/02/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Katherine Knott
Mississippi Facing Financial Aid Shortfall Johanna Alonso Thu, 07/02/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Johanna Alonso
Colleges Reflect on 250 Years of American History, Warts and All kathryn.palmer… Thu, 07/02/2026 - 03:00 AM Higher education institutions are commemorating the nation’s founding by providing a forum for grappling with the uncomfortable and nuanced aspects of the American past. Byline(s) Kathryn Palmer
DA Launches Criminal Investigation of N.M. Highlands University Ryan Quinn Thu, 07/02/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Ryan Quinn
The Apprenticeship Wish List Johanna Alonso Mon, 06/29/2026 - 03:00 AM Apprenticeships are growing. But experts say that without more funding, updated laws and better data, the U.S. is still far from the system they know is possible. Byline(s) Johanna Alonso
We Know the Ph.D. Job Market Is Broken Elizabeth Redden Mon, 06/29/2026 - 03:00 AM Do we know what could help? Byline(s) Dinuka Gunaratne Roger Pizarro Milian
Michigan Regent Apologizes Following Sexual Comments Josh Moody Mon, 06/29/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Josh Moody
Regional Public Students Feel Belonging, but Also Financial Stress Emma Whitford Mon, 06/29/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Emma Whitford
Delaware County Community College Moves to Cut Counseling Sara Weissman Mon, 06/29/2026 - 03:00 AM The community college issued layoff notices to all of its part-time and full-time counselors, citing budget concerns and possible plans to outsource services. Byline(s) Sara Weissman
Is Automation ‘Distorting’ the History of Scientific Research? kathryn.palmer… Mon, 06/29/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Kathryn Palmer
The Job Market for Recent College Grads in 5 Charts kathryn.palmer… Mon, 06/29/2026 - 03:00 AM An economist helped us cut through the noise to capture a clear, nuanced picture of what the labor market for new graduates really looks like right now. Byline(s) Kathryn Palmer
Free Tuition for Adult Community College Learners Joshua.Bay Mon, 06/29/2026 - 03:00 AM A Milken Institute report finds tuition support for adult learners at two-year institutions could improve retention, increase credential completion and boost earnings. Byline(s) Joshua Bay
The Researcher Who Spent Years Studying Grass for the World Cup Johanna Alonso Mon, 06/29/2026 - 03:00 AM John Sorochan runs the turfgrass science and management program at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. In recent months, his work has gained national recognition for its contributions to the World Cup pitches. Byline(s) Johanna Alonso
‘What About Your Kids?’ Sara Brady Mon, 06/29/2026 - 03:00 AM Sniffing out hypocrisy when it comes to public college employees’ kids attending the college at which their parent works. Byline(s) Matt Reed
Guskiewicz Will Stay at Michigan State Katherine Knott Mon, 07/06/2026 - 05:15 PM The reversal follows weeks of criticism directed at the Board of Trustees, finger-pointing among the board members and a campaign in support of the president. Byline(s) Katherine Knott
In Final Earnings Test, Some Religious Colleges Get Reprieve, but Concerns Remain Sara Weissman Mon, 07/06/2026 - 03:00 AM Programs that fail the accountability measure won’t face a more severe penalty if they don’t accept federal student loans—a change intended to address concerns. Byline(s) Katherine Knott Sara Weissman
Seton Hall President Cleared of Allegations Related to Sex Abuse Reports kathryn.palmer… Mon, 07/06/2026 - 03:00 AM However, it also acknowledged that Monsignor Joseph Reilly failed to properly report the allegations to the university’s Title IX office. Byline(s) Kathryn Palmer
After the ‘Edupocalypse,’ What Next? sara.custer@in… Mon, 07/06/2026 - 03:00 AM The policy changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are just part of the poly-crises hitting higher ed, says legal scholar Peter Lake. He argues the sector could emerge more ambitious and advanced as a result. Byline(s) Sara Custer
Accreditor Puts Mary Baldwin U on Probation Over Finances gianna.jakubowski Mon, 07/06/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Gianna Jakubowski
Florida International Students Punished for Indoor Protest Johanna Alonso Mon, 07/06/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Johanna Alonso
Colleges Serving More Autistic Students Than They Realize, Researchers Say Joshua.Bay Mon, 07/06/2026 - 03:00 AM New research from Michigan State University finds that enrollment among autistic students is far higher than previously estimated, underscoring gaps in how campuses identify and support students. Byline(s) Joshua Bay
Heather Cox Richardson Hears the Public Scholar Music sara.custer@in… Mon, 07/06/2026 - 03:00 AM The historian behind Letters From an American, now read by more than three million subscribers, says the secret to public scholarship is remembering how to teach. Byline(s) Susan D’Agostino
Two Plus One Equals Four Minus One Sara Brady Mon, 07/06/2026 - 03:00 AM Community colleges would make natural homes for applied three-year bachelor’s degrees. Byline(s) Matt Reed
Judge Sides With UNC in Chavis Discrimination Case sara.custer@in… Mon, 07/06/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Sara Custer
The Big Impact of Small Telescopes Elizabeth Redden Fri, 06/26/2026 - 03:00 AM In an era of big data and big telescopes, college observatories remain essential. Byline(s) Alex Gianninas
Female Academics ‘Increasingly Delay Motherhood’ Until Age 35 Susan H. Greenberg Fri, 06/26/2026 - 03:00 AM “Pronounced penalties” for those early-career staff with children may explain why Ph.D.s postpone becoming parents, a recent study finds. Byline(s) Jack Grove for Times Higher Education
Readers Respond on ‘Noncredit’ Sara Brady Fri, 06/26/2026 - 03:00 AM Unofficial names and alternate terms. Byline(s) Matt Reed
Texas Law Dean Pushes Socratic Teaching Amid Rise of AI gianna.jakubowski Fri, 06/26/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Gianna Jakubowski
Florida Universities Consider Banning Undocumented Students Sara Weissman Fri, 06/26/2026 - 03:00 AM And the board overseeing state colleges is eyeing a similar ban. Together, the policies could make Florida the fourth state to limit noncitizens’ enrollment in public colleges and universities. Byline(s) Sara Weissman
Dear Colleague Letter Asks Colleges to End Affinity Housing Emma Whitford Fri, 06/26/2026 - 03:00 AM The Trump administration alleges that housing that caters to minority students violates the Fair Housing Act. Experts say the guidance is unlikely to withstand legal challenges. Byline(s) Emma Whitford
New HBCU Partnership Speeds Path to Law School Joshua.Bay Fri, 06/26/2026 - 03:00 AM Grambling State has teamed up with Southern University Law Center to allow students to earn a bachelor’s and a law degree in six years, lowering costs and strengthening Louisiana’s attorney pipeline. Byline(s) Joshua Bay
California Adjuncts Sue for ‘Uncompensated Work’ kathryn.palmer… Fri, 06/26/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Kathryn Palmer
Corequisite Math Might Be Less Effective Than Previously Thought Johanna Alonso Fri, 06/26/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Johanna Alonso
The Key Podcast: Historians and American Exceptionalism sara.custer@in… Thu, 06/25/2026 - 11:41 PM Byline(s) IHE Staff