Bay State College’s accreditation revoked amid accusations of mismanagement

The for-profit institution has long been under scrutiny, with some students fearing a sudden closure. That now appears imminent.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 18, 2023

Federal judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to end Title IX exemptions for religious colleges

The plaintiffs failed to prove religious exemptions were created to target LGBTQ students, the judge said.

By Laura Spitalniak • Jan. 18, 2023

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Emerging Technology

As higher ed deals with enrollment declines and other challenges, colleges need to consider how increased and changing use of technology affects students and campus finances. 

By Higher Ed Dive staff

Harvard Medical School rejects U.S. News rankings

The dean of the No. 1 medical school for research says rankings “create perverse incentives” for institutions to submit false or misleading data.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated Jan. 17, 2023

Higher ed institutions to appeal Education Department’s $6B settlement with borrowers

Two for-profits and one nonprofit institution are attempting to block the deal, which would clear federal loan debts for over 200,000 borrowers. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 17, 2023

36% of higher ed supervisors are looking for other work, study finds

Fewer than half would look for new opportunities with their current employer, potentially causing tumult in institutions’ org charts and succession plans.

By Laura Spitalniak • Jan. 17, 2023

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.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 13, 2023

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.

By Laura Spitalniak • Jan. 13, 2023

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.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 12, 2023

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. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 12, 2023

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.

By Laura Spitalniak • Jan. 12, 2023

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.

By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 12, 2023

Terry Hartle’s replacement named at American Council on Education

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

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 11, 2023

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.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 11, 2023

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.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 11, 2023

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.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 10, 2023

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.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 10, 2023

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.

By Kathleen Harring • Jan. 9, 2023

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.

By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 9, 2023

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.

By Laura Spitalniak • Jan. 6, 2023

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.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 5, 2023

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.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 5, 2023

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.

By Laura Spitalniak • Jan. 5, 2023

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.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 5, 2023

NCAA panel recommends more benefits for DI college athletes, sport-specific governance

But the committee rejected calls to divide Division I sports, arguing its “breadth and diversity” is crucial to college athletics. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 4, 2023

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.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 4, 2023