This week in 5 numbers: New metrics for R1 classification

We’re rounding up some of our top stories of the week, from Carnegie Classifications changes to Vermont State cuts.

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 3, 2023

Vermont State expects only 1 faculty layoff, but deepens program cuts

Enough instructors retired or took buyouts that the public college didn’t need to move forward with more drastic reductions.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 3, 2023

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Common App expands direct admissions, including partnering with Connecticut

The online portal has started two programs, one with Connecticut institutions and a second with 70 other U.S. colleges.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 2, 2023

Ohio lawmaker removes strike ban from higher ed overhaul bill

The updated legislation still contains a wide-reaching DEI ban and would create a post-tenure review process.

By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 2, 2023

ACE debuts revised metrics for achieving R1 status

The new methodology, part of the organization’s rework of the Carnegie Classifications, will take effect in 2025.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 1, 2023

Inside the Biden admin’s loan forgiveness proposal for specific borrowers

The Education Department will aim to wipe away debts for certain individuals, like those who entered repayment 25 or more years ago.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 31, 2023

Education Department withholds $7.2M payment to loan servicer Mohela over errors

The Missouri-based contractor failed to send bill notices to 2.5 million borrowers on time, the Biden administration says.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 30, 2023

This week in 5 numbers: A public college scales down cuts

We’re rounding up some of our biggest recent stories, from pared-down cuts at SUNY Potsdam to a legal setback for Birmingham-Southern. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 27, 2023

Georgia system sued over alleged underfunding of 3 public HBCUs

The lawsuit says poor state investment has disadvantaged Black students at these institutions and subjected them to de facto segregation.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 27, 2023

SUNY Potsdam reduces number of academic program cuts from 14 to 9

The New York public college, which has lost significant student numbers, is looking to close a $9 million budget gap.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 26, 2023

DeSantis, Florida university system demand campuses shut down pro-Palestinian student group

State leaders, whose edict set off free speech concerns, are depicting Students for Justice in Palestine as sympathetic to terrorists.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 25, 2023

Education Department unveils stricter college oversight rules

The regulatory package broadens the circumstances in which financially shaky colleges must offer letters of credit, among other consumer protections.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 24, 2023

California passed a flurry of higher education laws. Here’s what they’ll do.

Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed several bills with big goals, from easing transfer pathways to building more affordable student housing.

By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 24, 2023

Lesley University to lay off faculty as it phases out 4 degrees

Enrollment has tanked at the private Massachusetts institution, where the president has faced two no-confidence votes.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 24, 2023

New College of Florida approves Corcoran’s president contract — doubling his predecessor’s salary

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ political ally will earn about $700,000 annually, along with potential performance and retention bonuses.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 20, 2023

This week in 5 numbers: DEI fight hits university pay

We’re rounding up some of our biggest recent stories, from state lawmakers targeting college employee raises to a major donor cutting ties with Harvard.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 20, 2023

For-profit Sollers College settles for $4.6M over alleged illegal loans and recruiting

The FTC and other government agencies accused the New Jersey institution of deceitful advertising and offering improper income-share agreements.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 19, 2023

UW-Oshkosh cuts workforce by more than 200 as budget crisis unfolds

The Wisconsin public college is laying off 140 staff members, while others voluntarily resigned.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 17, 2023

How Cornell could revamp admissions after the Supreme Court decision

A task force suggested how the Ivy League institution could diversify its student body after the high court’s summer ruling striking down race-conscious policies.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 16, 2023

This week in 5 numbers: Another system to try direct admissions

We’re rounding up some of our biggest stories this week, from a new direct admissions effort in Wisconsin to falling ACT scores. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 13, 2023

Biden administration takes second swing at mass student loan cancellation

The prolonged negotiated rulemaking process kicked off with a Tuesday committee meeting.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 11, 2023

Naval Academy sued over race-conscious admissions policies

This is the second lawsuit that anti-affirmative action group Students for Fair Admissions has filed against a military academy.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 6, 2023

This week in 5 numbers: More colleges plan cuts

We’re rounding up some of our biggest recent stories, from potential layoffs at Vermont State to financial exigency at Christian Brothers.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 6, 2023

NCAA moves forward with new name, image and likeness proposals

Under the policies, athletes would be required to report to their colleges any NIL deal worth a certain amount.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 6, 2023

Georgia is the latest state to try out direct admissions

Starting next week, 120,000 high schoolers will be notified they have reserved spots at many of the state’s public colleges.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 5, 2023