International student enrollment in the United States is declining, prompting concern from policy experts who argue the trend could weaken both the economy and long-term global influence. Laura Collins and Elizabeth Kennedy Trudeau of the George W. Bush Institute warn that shifts in visa policy, geopolitical tensions, and other barriers are contributing to reduced enrollment […]
Texas public colleges and universities will continue operating under a tuition freeze for the 2026-27 academic year, marking the fourth consecutive year that tuition rates have remained unchanged statewide. Gov. Greg Abbott this week sent a letter to public higher education institutions across Texas, reminding them that the tuition freeze remains in effect and directing […]
A federal court ruling on April 21, 2026, backed Texas’ Senate Bill 10, affirming the requirement for all K-12 public schools in the state to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the state, dismissing challenges from multiple families, including several from North Texas, […]