SUNY grew enrollment for the first time in a decade, but it’s far from meeting state goals

Gov. Kathy Hochul has aimed for the system to bring in 500,000 students over an unspecified period of time.

Iowa university board votes to roll back DEI initiatives

Members approved recommendations to eliminate campuswide DEI efforts not required for colleges to stay compliant with the law or accreditation standards.

UNC-Chapel Hill chancellor in line for Michigan State presidency

Kevin Guskiewicz has steered the public flagship through controversy, including the Supreme Court case against its race-conscious admissions policies.

Unpacking 3 major trends in ed tech and for-profit education

CEOs of major companies recently told investors how they fared in their most recent financial quarters, offering insight into the broader higher ed sector.

New FAFSA rollout planned by end of December

The Education Department says it will start processing the online version of the form in January and paper copies the following month.

Grand Canyon University plans to appeal $37.7M fine

The institution said it intends to notify the Education Department on Thursday that it is appealing the decision.

How community colleges are revamping their student onboarding process

Institutions nationwide are overhauling how they help learners understand, select and enter a program of study.

Academic Partnerships to buy Wiley’s OPM business for base price of $110M

The deal is yet another sign of big changes underway in the online program management market, according to one ed tech analyst.

Johns Hopkins, Clark transform Newseum building

Despite a series of challenges during the four-year project, crews converted the Washington, D.C., media-focused museum into a higher education facility.

Legacy admissions remains in the spotlight. But accurate data on the subject is elusive.

Institutions sometimes report conflicting information about legacy status, complicating research efforts while debates on college access intensify.

UW-Parkside looks to cut 50 full-time jobs, about 10% of its workforce

The reductions intend to steady the Wisconsin public college’s budget, which is stressed by demographic challenges, high costs and state funding declines.

GAO: How colleges can help sexual assault survivors continue college

A recent report gathered recommendations for helping these students from representatives of colleges, survivors and student loan borrowers.

4 charts explaining international enrollment trends

The U.S. hosted more than 1 million international students in 2022-23, an 11.5% spike compared to the year before.

Cal State faculty plan to strike in December

Last month, the California Faculty Association union authorized a strike as contract negotiations stalled.

Columbia University suspends two pro-Palestinian student organizations

The Ivy League institution said it’s cutting off funding for the groups, which it accused of repeatedly flouting policies on hosting events.

2U and USC part ways on most online degree programs

The news comes after the private university has faced lawsuits over some of the offerings, including a master’s degree in social work. 

Vanderbilt University moves to settle antitrust lawsuit

Students sued the Nashville university and 16 other top-ranked colleges early last year, alleging they had illegally conspired on their financial aid formulas.

New College of Florida wants at least $400M in state funding for institutional overhaul

The small liberal arts institution will need to overcome long-term underfunding challenges to reach 1,200 students by 2028, President Richard Corcoran said.

Judge signs off on $1.25M settlement for former Mills College students

Plaintiffs alleged the now-closed institution misled them about academic options when it was being absorbed by Northeastern University.

Jessup University to acquire fellow Christian college Multnomah University

Multnomah said it has faced declining enrollment and financial challenges, making it impossible to operate independently.

Make a plan ‘right now’ for $55K overtime rule, attorney says

The rule, which would raise the salary threshold for overtime eligibility from about $35,000, could impact college staff positions. 

House committee advances bill to tighten colleges’ foreign gift reporting mandates

Democrats condemned the plan, which would require institutions to report foreign donations of $50,000 or more to the Education Department.

Bradley University looks to cut over 20 programs and 68 faculty positions

The move comes after the president of the Illinois private nonprofit announced a $13 million budget shortfall.

Federal judge refuses to temporarily block Florida curriculum ban

The DeSantis-led law, signed in May, limits professors from discussing "certain topics or presenting information in specified ways" in the classroom.

Universities of Wisconsin seeks to recover $32M in state money amid DEI fight

The system will earmark the funding for workforce development in an attempt to appease Republicans who withheld it.