How prisons keep student debt relief from those who are incarcerated

Overcome information deficits so those in prison can access student debt relief, the manager of JSTOR's Access to Prison Education initiative writes.

Senate Republicans will try new maneuver to block Biden’s loan forgiveness plan

The GAO deemed the program a federal rule, enabling GOP senators to attempt to overturn it with the Congressional Review Act.

BloomTech students sue the for-profit California coding bootcamp — again

They allege the Bloom Institute of Technology, formerly known as the Lambda School, misrepresented its job placement rates.

Undergraduate credentials earned hit four-year low in 2021-22 academic year

The drop stemmed from a loss of first-time graduates, the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found.

Missouri for-profit cosmetology college closes

The Missouri College of Cosmetology North had been in business for roughly 40 years.

Iowa’s 3 public universities ordered to pause new DEI programs

The state regent board said it will review all diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at the institutions over the next few months.

Nonprofit launches ‘high-opportunity’ job platform for nondegree workers

Building on public and private sector momentum, SkillUp said it also aims to increase motivation and confidence among workers.

5 charts breaking down demographic trends in college transfer enrollment

National Student Clearinghouse Research Center data shows mostly across-the-board declines — though there are hints of recovery.

Walking the free speech tightrope: How to balance competing voices with campus safety

The chancellor of UC Davis shares lessons learned from leading a diverse university and its new governmental anti-hate partnership.

Amazon-powered convenience store opens at Virginia college

Marymount University opened a 24-hour shop last week that marks the first campus location to integrate Amazon’s frictionless checkout technology.

Just over 1 in 10 faculty say their college has set classroom ChatGPT guidance, survey finds

Private institution faculty reported being more satisfied with how their college handled chatbot policies than other instructors.

Education Department will use ‘secret shoppers’ to monitor colleges

The agency said shoppers will evaluate whether institutions are misrepresenting themselves in areas like completion rates and job placements.

Chamber of Commerce lands grant to bolster work-based learning, skill credentialing

The program, slated to start this fall, is designed to prepare learners and workers for career advancement, as well as address the worker shortage.

A tale of 3 graduate student unions

A strike at Temple University wound down, while movements elsewhere appear to just be starting.

Shift to secure-by-design must start at university level, CISA director says

Jen Easterly says secure coding and memory safety should be incorporated into computer science curriculum.

How colleges can keep donors happy and protect themselves from scandal

Good stewardship doesn’t mean being tied to a donor whose behavior is beyond the pale. These best practices can help.

Top-ranked law schools produce more fossil fuel industry lawyers, report says

The findings apply to the top 20 institutions on U.S. News & World Report’s rankings.

Shuttered for-profit college firm to pay $28M settlement over closures

The Education Corporation of America stranded its former students with no way to complete their degrees, according to a lawsuit.

Income-driven repayment regulatory proposal would cost at least $230B, Congressional Budget Office says

The nonpartisan CBO estimates the plan would drive up the cost of new and outstanding loans over the next decade.

5 state plans to restrict faculty tenure you’ll want to watch

For years, mostly Republican lawmakers have tried to limit or end tenure. But that campaign has picked up steam amid new scrutiny on colleges.

Merger Watch: Mergers in higher education are about the students

Ricardo Azziz is surprised that stakeholders aren’t more willing to compromise in college mergers — especially because stakes are highest for students.

New College of Florida students have a surprising new transfer opportunity. It’s to a private institution out of state.

Hampshire College has promised matching tuition for these students, who say Gov. Ron DeSantis has marred their liberal arts experience.

Texas bill would overhaul community college funding

The proposed legislation would tie a majority of the state's junior college funding to performance and student outcomes.

Biden’s proposed $90B Education Department budget features tuition-free community college

The president’s fiscal 2024 blueprint, which would also boost the maximum Pell Grant, has virtually no chance of surviving Congress as drafted.

Upward transfer enrollment plummeted 14.5% since pandemic began

However, new National Student Clearinghouse Research Center data shows other types of transfers are on the rise.