Private, federally chartered HBCU in Washington, D.C. with high research activity and Middle States accreditation.
Howard University has reinstated roughly 200 of 502 first-year students who were removed from its roster after missing a July 10 payment deadline or failing to meet other enrollment conditions; the school says each case will be reviewed. In the UK, the University of Greenwich and the University of Kent have formed the London and South East University Group (LASE/LASEUG), a four-campus group of more than 50,000 students that will launch on 7 September.
Arizona State University has launched a bachelor’s degree in content creation through the Walter Cronkite School, overlapping with existing programs but featuring electives in podcasting, studio production, and on-camera work. The program has drawn criticism about its practicality, but universities are expanding such majors to align with evolving careers in media and the creator economy.
The US DHS has published a draft rule to make a $103,265 H-1B visa fee permanent, following a prior $100,000 temporary charge that faced legal challenges. The rule adds to existing costs and would not apply to certain in-country, student-visa holders. Courts are weighing the legality as lawsuits question presidential authority and Congress approval.
The State Department has paused all immigrant visa applications to reassess public-charge rules, while preparing to revoke up to 200,000 asylum-related business and tourist visas. Officials say the pause is temporary and tied to a global training program for consular staff, with interviews being rescheduled into the fall. Legal challenges are anticipated as the administration tightens enforcement of immigration policy.