Union Institute & University’s accreditor flags financial issues

The Ohio private institution has twice delayed the start of its fall term over funding problems, but insists it’s not on the path to closure.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 12, 2023

Top Republicans question Education Department over $39B in loan forgiveness

The cancellation stems from adjustments the Biden administration made on income-driven repayment plans. 

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 11, 2023

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Florida university system approves classical admissions test, an SAT and ACT alternative

The Classic Learning Test emphasizes Christian thought, prompting questions about whether the religion-infused exam fits in public higher education.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 8, 2023

Yale changes admissions policies to end lawsuit from anti-affirmative action group

Students for Fair Admissions led complaints against Harvard and UNC-Chapel Hill’s race-conscious admissions, which the Supreme Court struck down.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 8, 2023

This week in numbers: A private nonprofit college faces unpaid rent accusations

We’re recapping five of our recent stories, from a lawsuit accusing Webster University of missing rent payments to trends in legacy admissions.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 8, 2023

Is the political climate in southern states driving a faculty exodus?

One-third of faculty in Florida, Texas, Georgia and North Carolina said they would pursue out-of-state jobs in the coming year, AAUP found.

By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 8, 2023

Webster University sued over accusations of $75K in unpaid rent

The lawsuit compounds financial troubles for the private nonprofit college in Missouri.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 7, 2023

Republicans aim to roll back new student loan income-driven repayment plan

GOP lawmakers are targeting the Biden administration’s SAVE plan through legislative action that enables them to rescind federal rules.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 5, 2023

Legacy admissions under fire: Carleton abandons, Georgetown students petition, Pa. senator proposes ban

Criticisms against legacy preferences have escalated since the Supreme Court decision striking down race-conscious admissions.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 1, 2023

This week in numbers: Final Title IX rules beset by delays

We’re recapping five of the week’s biggest stories, from another likely regulatory delay to a new statewide direct admissions program.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 1, 2023

Cal State system and faculty union hit bargaining impasse, strike threat looms

The parties will participate in state-administered mediation after failing to find agreement on issues like pay and parental leave.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 31, 2023

Final Title IX rules likely to be pushed beyond October

The Education Department hasn’t even sent its regulatory plans to the Office of Management and Budget, which can take up to 120 days to review them.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 31, 2023

West Virginia University no longer plans to completely eliminate world languages

However, the public flagship institution still is looking to cut all bachelor’s and master’s language programs.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 29, 2023

Justice Department settles with Kansas college accused of discriminating against Black students

Highland Community College will need to rework policies around discipline, campus security, housing and racial harassment.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 29, 2023

Accreditor places for-profit University of Antelope Valley on probation

The WASC Senior College and University Commission flagged "significant financial problems” and other issues at the institution.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 29, 2023

Hodges University to close by August 2024

The small, private nonprofit college in Florida attributed the decision to recent enrollment challenges and financial difficulties.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 28, 2023

Indiana is the latest state to offer a direct college admissions program

Almost 40 public and private institutions in the state are participating, along with 327 high schools.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 25, 2023

Over half of students rank college applications as their most stressful academic experience, survey finds

Results from a NACAC poll also show young adults support diverse campus bodies.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 25, 2023

Education Department settles with 5 law schools that it said improperly distributed financial aid

Institutions including New England Law Boston and New York Law School were accused of expending Title IV money on students in unaccredited programs.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 24, 2023

Duke University doctoral students unionize

The North Carolina college had argued to the National Labor Relations Board that its graduate workers were not employees.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 23, 2023

2 more University of Wisconsin campuses weigh layoffs and furloughs

UW-Parkside and UW-Platteville warned employees Monday of possible cost-cutting measures as the system faces budget woes and enrollment declines.

By Laura Spitalniak • Aug. 23, 2023

Here’s the latest findings from Common App’s direct admissions experiment

The organization began piloting the model in 2021, with the latest iteration sending 33,000 automatic admissions offers to students at 13 colleges.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 22, 2023

Petition emerges to save Dickinson State arts programs amid $1M deficit

The president of the North Dakota public college is looking to cut a still-to-be-decided number of tenured faculty.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 22, 2023

University of Michigan graduate workers vote to tentatively approve contract

The union and university have been in negotiations for nine months, with workers on strike half of that time.

By Laura Spitalniak • Aug. 22, 2023

Cornell will not renew Starbucks contract amid student pressure

The university’s agreement with the coffee giant ends in June 2025, and some students are counting Cornell’s decision to source a new vendor as win for organized labor. 

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Aug. 22, 2023