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U.S. News released its 2022 rankings — and not much has changed

The publication made small changes to its formula to account for the test-optional movement, but experts say it still largely rewards selectivity.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 13, 2021

Column

Is Biden's vaccine mandate legal? It doesn't matter.

The administration has decided the economic and public health benefits of a requirement are worth the risk of a judicial defeat later.

By Kate Tornone • Sept. 10, 2021

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The Impact of Coronavirus on Higher Ed Enrollment

The pandemic, changes in recruiting best practices and U.S. visa policies are shaping the competitive landscape for college enrollment.

By Higher Ed Dive staff

Feds to require large employers mandate coronavirus vaccine

Higher education associations are waiting for more details on the mandates, but they will likely affect many colleges.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 10, 2021

Telehealth doesn't fix the need for in-person counseling, Connecticut college workers say

Two labor unions' employees expressed displeasure with a new telehealth contract this week.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 09, 2021

Opinion

Students need a new citizenship project — and colleges need someone new to lead it

Jack Calareso, an executive search consultant and former college president, proposes a new leadership role focused on the common good.

By Jack Calareso • Sept. 09, 2021

Far fewer prospective college students submitted admissions test scores last year, report finds

Common App documented a sharp decline in SAT and ACT score submissions during the 2020-21 school year, especially among disadvantaged students.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 08, 2021

Mills officials countersue alumnae association over merger plan

College leaders allege merger opponents publicly shared confidential information and are driving the college to financial ruin.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 08, 2021

Income-share agreements are loans, and provider misled students, CFPB says

The agency's actions underline a tightening regulatory environment for the ISA market, where uncertainty has long pervaded.

By Rick Seltzer • Sept. 08, 2021

Students file civil rights complaint over UT-Austin's alma mater

The complaint argues that Black students are subject to a hostile environment because the university's official song has racist origins.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 07, 2021

New Biden executive order seeks to boost HBCUs

The White House reaffirmed initiatives focused on equity and economic opportunity as historically Black institutions see new national prominence.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 07, 2021

5 charts showing how transfer enrollment fell last year

Transfer enrollment slid 8.4% from the year before, but data shows the losses weren't even across higher ed.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 03, 2021

No, out-of-state students don't always bring in more revenue, new research suggests

An increase of nonresident students at public colleges was linked to a decrease in per-student tuition revenue, a recent paper found.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 03, 2021

Hurricane Ida continues to scramble campus plans and force schools online

New Orleans colleges bused students to evacuation points, and campuses in the Northeast closed amid damage, flooding and power outages.

By Rick Seltzer • Sept. 02, 2021

20 states sue Education Department over Title IX interpretation

Conservative states fight the agency's stance that sexual orientation and gender identity are protected under the sex discrimination law.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 02, 2021

California's 2-year system reports scam involving 65,000-plus fake student accounts

Officials suspect the fraudulent accounts were created to obtain financial aid. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 01, 2021

Federal judge blocks college athlete vaccine mandate in Michigan, preserves one for workers

Western Michigan women's soccer players don't have to get the shot for now, but a Michigan State employee likely will.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 01, 2021

Ransomware capitalizes on holiday weekends. Feds urge vigilance over Labor Day.

The FBI and CISA implored companies and agencies to back up data and use proactive threat-hunting measures to mitigate any potential attacks. 

By David Jones • Sept. 01, 2021

Opinion

Empty campus communications can't replace real diversity, equity and inclusion work

Two higher ed communication consultants say actions speak louder than words when it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion.

By Teresa Valerio Parrot and Erin Hennessy • Aug. 31, 2021

What factors should college leaders consider with consolidations?

New Ithaka S+R research examines the reasoning behind public higher ed mergers and their effects on disadvantaged students.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 31, 2021

Nearly 200,000 fewer transfer students enrolled in college last year, report finds

Black students and men saw some of the largest drops among transfers, the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found.

By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 31, 2021

Q&A

Why Spelman College is offering online certificates

Associate Provost Tiffany Watson discusses launching eSpelman at the women's liberal arts HBCU in Atlanta.

By Rick Seltzer • Aug. 30, 2021

Duke will fire employees who aren't vaccinated against the coronavirus

The university is giving faculty and staff until Oct. 1 to get their shot, or it will start disciplinary proceedings.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 30, 2021

Ed Dept gave too much relief funding to some colleges, watchdog finds

The U.S. Government Accountability Office studied how the department processes grants and recommended it strengthen procedures.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 27, 2021

Illinois governor requires college students, workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19

Gov. J.B. Pritzker's move prompted criticism among conservatives and took some schools by surprise.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 27, 2021

Looking back at 8 key coronavirus developments on campus this summer

From full FDA approval of a shot to a fight brewing in Wisconsin, it's been a busy time for higher ed and vaccines.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf , Natalie Schwartz , Rick Seltzer • Aug. 26, 2021