Education
MIT Faces Critical Financial Strain and Enrollment Declines Amid Policy Shifts.
May 15, 2026 at 6:33 PM
MIT is grappling with a significant 10% reduction in overall research activity and a projected drop of 500 graduate students, driven by federal funding cuts, endowment taxes, and restrictive immigration policies.
Education
Private Lenders Capitalize as Federal Student Loan Reforms Reshape Graduate Funding.
April 23, 2026 at 4:22 PM
The elimination of the federal Grad PLUS loan program has prompted private lenders like College Ave to offer new financing options, creating potential risks for students who lose federal protections.



