Long considered the pinnacle of academic achievement, the PhD is now facing strong headwinds, including reduced federal support for jobs, research and graduate training.

Discover the list of 7 best online PhD programs in the U.S. for 2026. Check comparison accredited universities, study options, duration, and career prospects. In 2026, there is a growing demand for ...

EXCLUSIVE — The Department of Education has opened investigations into 45 colleges, including some of the nation’s most prestigious institutions, over their alleged refusal to end racial preferences ...

Until recently, it was a little-known program to help Black and Latino students pursue business degrees. But in January, conservative strategist Christopher Rufo flagged the program known as The PhD ...

GWU is the latest institution to suspend admissions to Ph.D. programs, citing financial constraints. The university is seeing ...

(TNS) — Lawrence Technological University has announced the launch of two online doctoral degree programs in health sciences and business administration. The Doctor of Health Sciences (DHS) was ...

The University of Chicago’s Arts and Humanities Division is now pausing new Ph.D. student admissions for the 2026–27 academic year across all departments except philosophy and one program within the ...

Mikeie Reiland is a staff writer for Education at Forbes Advisor. Before coming to Forbes Advisor, he wrote magazine journalism for publications like the Oxford American, Bitter Southerner, and Gravy.