Researchers hope to boost community college transfer and make it more equitable

Leaders detail a new project disaggregating data on who transfers and earns a bachelor's degree. It also seeks to document best practices for colleges.

Foxx renews oversight requests after retaking House education chair

The North Carolina Republican is once again pressing the Education Department to detail how it supports academic freedom on college campuses.

Nearly 2 in 5 recent graduates said their colleges didn’t prepare them mentally to transition to a workplace

Over half of those surveyed said employers should invest more in mental health, according to a new report.

Education Department struggled to examine whether colleges were misrepresenting themselves, watchdog finds

Turnover hampered a unit overseeing a ban on colleges lying about programs, costs and student outcomes, the Government Accountability Office said.

Religious colleges should lean into their identities, leaders say

At an ACE event, faith-based colleges discussed problems dogging higher ed — like accessibility and completion — in a religious context.

JPMorgan Chase alleges ed tech firm faked student accounts to lure it into acquisition

A recent lawsuit accuses executives of Frank, a platform to help students apply for federal financial aid, of lying about the number of users it had. 

Universities are failing to capture the value of their data, research finds

Disagreements over when and how to use data, along with decentralized systems, prevent universities from making the most of what they have.

2U makes moves to push back loan due date and save on annual interest payments

The company’s ability to refinance debt suggests lenders view it as healthy despite tough economic conditions, one ed tech expert said.

California budget proposal cuts 2% from higher ed on the backs of capital projects

Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom's 2023-24 plan would, however, fulfill promised 5% base increases for the UC and Cal State systems.

Terry Hartle’s replacement named at American Council on Education

His successor takes over Feb. 1, navigating a politically fraught and gridlocked Congress.

Education Department’s renewed plan to list and shame low-value colleges draws concern

For-profits worry about being targeted, while others fear the plan will contribute to the narrative that higher ed's benefits are purely financial.

Merger Watch: How do you start conversations about a possible college merger? One person at a time.

When leaders know where to start, they can begin building strategy for significant changes.

Education Department releases regulatory plans on income-driven loan repayment, low-value colleges

Undergraduate borrowers would pay less of their discretionary income and unpaid interest wouldn't accumulate under proposed rule.

CFOs optimistic about their own colleges’ finances, survey says

Almost 9 in 10 financial officers predicted financial stability for their colleges, an uptick software vendor Syntellis called "optimism against the odds."

Virginia Foxx reclaims chair of House education committee

North Carolina Republican promises vigorous oversight of the federal government and stopping the Biden administration's regulatory agenda.

After drag show uproar, South Dakota regents will create policy to ‘enhance the protection of minors’ on campuses

The governing board unanimously voted to create a policy, though it has yet to draft language for it.

5 higher education lawsuits to watch in 2023

Rulings are expected in several high-profile cases, including those that could determine the fate of race-conscious admissions and the DACA program.

President Speaks: How colleges can help turn out the student vote

The president of Muhlenberg College shares strategies the institution used in Pennsylvania to sharply boost voting.

Here are the top risks college leaders are worried about this year

Recruitment and hiring vaulted into a top slot in an annual survey of risks concerning college leaders that's conducted by insurer United Educators.

Biden administration defends student loan forgiveness plan in Supreme Court brief

White House lawyers argued a group of six Republican-led states has no standing to sue over mass loan cancellation.

7 higher education trends to watch in 2023

Federal financial aid will continue to hog the spotlight, but we're also waiting for the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on race-conscious admissions.

Here’s the Education Department’s next regulatory agenda

A final Title IX rule, as well as negotiated rulemaking on topics like accreditation and distance education, are on the horizon.

Massachusetts Senate leader calls for free community college

Karen Spilka, who's backed higher education investment, proposed the idea during the start of the legislative session Wednesday.

Are college e-scooter bans an overreaction to safety concerns?

Scooters bring risks and benefits, mobility experts say. Dangers are heightened by infrastructure built for cars.

Here’s a look at which colleges are blocking TikTok

Several governors banned the app from state-owned devices over privacy concerns and China. Some public institutions are following suit.