A year of mass federal grant terminations and sweeping policy changes to the nation’s research enterprise broke many scientists’ trust in the government. And those changes offer insight into what may come next year.
Our Favorite Stories of 2025
From scoops gleaned through public records requests to deep analyses of current events, these were some of the Inside Higher Ed team’s favorite articles of this tumultuous year.
The In-and-Out List
As the calendar flips over, Inside Higher Ed looks back at what happened in 2025 and what could be in store for 2026, with the return of our in-and-out list.
26 Stats for 2026
Inside Higher Ed compiled some key data points of the year, outlining new and continuing trends in the student experience and perceptions of higher education.
The Colleges That Couldn’t Survive 2025
At least 15 nonprofit institutions announced closures this year due to enrollment and financial challenges, down from 16 last year. There were also fewer mergers announced.
Opinion
Ep. 184: Voices of Student Success: 2025 Trends and 2026 Predictions
Inside Higher Ed’s Voices of Student Success looks into some of the latest trends in helping students flourish in higher education.
Ep. 183: Voices of Student Success: AI Tool Provides Predictive Analytics Data
Inside Higher Ed’s Voices of Student Success discusses how AI can be leveraged to improve predictive analytics and provide insight into workforce outcomes data for a two-year college.
How to Make Co-Creation Work in Your Teaching
Find out why and how to collaborate with students to co-create elements of their learning, from a leading expert on co-creation in higher education.
The Real-World Power of Soft Skills
How do universities ensure their curricula meet the demands from industry, government and students for career-ready graduates equipped with vital transferable skills? Three experts explain how institutions are working to align higher education and skills development.