Performance-based funding linked to higher SAT scores in bottom quarter

Moderately selective colleges also saw enrollment declines among racial minorities the more they relied on the funding model, new research shows.

Texas universities eschew DEI initiatives at governor’s direction

The domino effect of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s DEI ban is in full tilt.

SoFi sues Biden administration over student loan moratorium

The loan provider alleges the most recent extension of the repayment freeze was illegal.

Kansas Republicans move to block state’s public colleges from using DEI statements in hiring

One state legislator called diversity, equity and inclusion statements “ideological loyalty oaths.”

Fewer than half of alumni of online for-profits report being very satisfied

A new survey found online nonprofit colleges get higher marks than for-profits in areas like instructors.

U.S. News escalates battle over rankings, saying ‘elite’ colleges don’t speak for higher ed

The magazine also wrote to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, a rankings critic, suggesting he require more data from institutions.

‘Mother’ of disability rights movement Judy Heumann dies at age 75

Heumann's work in civil rights included leading the Education Department's special education office from 1993 to 2001.

First-of-its-kind court ruling says college esports don’t fall under Title IX

The Florida Institute of Technology sought to use esports to comply with the federal law requiring balance between men’s and women’s athletics.

To aid pandemic recovery, colleges must partner with the government

The president of New Jersey Institute of Technology argues that university partnerships with government shouldn’t just be reserved for emergencies.

How many colleges and universities have closed since 2016?

Finlandia University, located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, said it will not enroll any students in the 2023-24 academic year.

Updated March 3, 2023

Education Department shares plans to make for-profit executives responsible for colleges’ liabilities

Officials describe new guidance as protecting taxpayer dollars and heading off risky behavior, but for-profits argue the move will limit student choice.

Nondegree providers face high costs, challenges standing out in a crowded space, report finds

Researchers studied Coursera, Udemy and 2U to gain a better understanding of the nondegree market as a whole.

How colleges can incorporate DEI values into physical spaces

Campus buildings and classrooms can boost — or undermine — inclusion efforts just as much as diversity initiatives, one higher ed architect says.

College politically engages students, but doesn’t make them more liberal

Higher ed mobilizes women politically more than men and produces few moderates, new research finds.

Columbia University becomes first Ivy League institution to go permanently test-optional

The university said applicants will not be disadvantaged if they do not submit SAT or ACT scores.

K-12 enrollment lagged projections by 2% in 2021, revealing college pipeline cracks

About 833,000 fewer public school seats were filled across the country, with several traditionally underserved demographics showing notable declines.

Remote, hybrid work linked to more anxiety, depression

However, overall symptoms of anxiety and depression among workers declined from July 2021 to August 2022.

Daily Roundup: Other news from around higher ed

Bloomfield to lay off at least 22 before merger with Montclair State. North Idaho College faculty censure trustees, vote no confidence in administration.

Updated March 2, 2023

Education Department’s new third-party servicers definition won’t go into effect until September

Regulators extended the deadline to report certain outsourced contracts by four months amid confusion about which entities are covered under new guidelines.

Supreme Court picks apart question of standing in student loan forgiveness lawsuits

Some justices expressed skepticism that GOP-led states and two borrowers even have the right to sue to stop President Joe Biden's program.

Most students interested in study abroad pick a college based on where they can travel

Colleges can make study abroad more accessible by sharing financial aid information, students said in a new survey.

Colorado College drops out of U.S. News’ undergraduate rankings

The liberal arts institution said the rankings enterprise equates institutional wealth and privilege with academic quality.

Texas trade association suing to stop new borrower defense rule because it ‘all but ensures’ claims will be approved

Career Colleges & Schools of Texas said Biden administration rules for the program will saddle colleges with liability that makes it difficult to operate.

Judge clears path for most Sweet v. Cardona loan cancellation to move forward

U.S. District Judge William Alsup declined to block most of the $6 billion borrower defense to repayment settlement while three colleges appeal.

Here’s how colleges can preserve academic freedom in the face of educational censorship bills

ACE and PEN America say government officials shouldn't dictate what's talked about on campuses.