higher ed funding

UC Merced Receives Historic $38 Million Gift to Expand Research and Student Support

Merced, CA – The University of California, Merced has received a landmark $38 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, marking the largest single philanthropic gift in the university’s history. Scott, an acclaimed author and philanthropist, is widely known for her major philanthropic initiatives through Yield Giving as well as for

Texas higher education

Major Changes in Texas Higher Ed Funding - More Than 100 Colleges Lose $64 Million After HSI Grant Cuts

Houston, TX - More than 100 Texas colleges and universities have lost approximately $64 million in federal funding after recent cuts to Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) grants, according to new reporting. The loss affects a wide range of public and private institutions that rely on the federal program to support student

non-profit colleges

Sector Outlook: Non-Profit Colleges Face Heightened Closure and Merger Risk into 2026

A new round of financial analyses released this month points to rising instability among non-profit colleges, with experts warning that more institutions may face consolidation, mergers, or closure in 2026. Recent reporting indicates that demographic shifts, enrollment declines, and financial pressures are converging to create increasingly difficult operating conditions for