Oklahoma governor moves to restrict public colleges’ DEI funding

State policymakers must receive a report by May 2024 on which diversity programs and jobs that institutions eliminated.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 13, 2023

Short-term Pell bill advances out of House education committee

Some Democrats expressed fears that for-profit programs would try to skirt consumer protection guardrails proposed in the legislation.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 12, 2023

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579 colleges consider legacy status, new Education Department data finds

The agency recently started asking about the contentious practice of giving admissions preference to alumni’s relatives.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 12, 2023

New York governor: Colleges must discipline calls for Jewish genocide

Kathy Hochul’s statement comes after the leaders of Harvard, Penn and MIT drew ire for their remarks on antisemitism during a congressional hearing.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 11, 2023

UNC-Chapel Hill chancellor tapped as next Michigan State president

Kevin Guskiewicz steered the North Carolina flagship through scandal and lawsuits — issues that have plagued his new institution as well. 

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 8, 2023

House committee to investigate Harvard, MIT and Penn after antisemitism hearing

The colleges’ presidents had refused to say that advocating for the genocide of Jewish people violated campus rules.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 8, 2023

This week in 5 numbers: Net tuition revenue predicted to grow 2% to 4% next year

We’re rounding up some of our top stories from the week, from outlooks on the higher education sector to a longtime college leader stepping down.

By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 8, 2023

Credit rating agencies split on higher ed outlook in 2024

S&P argues economic conditions will stress regional institutions, though Moody’s says the sector is stable overall.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 7, 2023

Education Department unveils timeline for Title IX, loan forgiveness rules

The agency’s regulatory agenda also reveals it will pursue rulemaking on the law requiring colleges to report foreign gifts worth $250,000 or more.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 7, 2023

Harvard, MIT and Penn presidents land in congressional hot seat over antisemitism

The executives discussed the trials of balancing free speech with combating offensive acts, though Republicans tended to veer the talk off topic.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 5, 2023

Fontbonne University to cut 21 academic programs, at least 18 faculty jobs

The reductions will save the Roman Catholic college in Missouri about $2.3 million in fiscal 2025.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 4, 2023

Cal State faculty start 1-day strikes

A faculty union hasn’t been able to reach an agreement on pay and other issues with the nation’s largest four-year higher ed system.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 4, 2023

Academic cuts loom at UNC Greensboro. Faculty question whether they’re needed at all.

The North Carolina college is gearing up to drop degree programs, though one analysis found it’s in sound financial shape.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 4, 2023

Cheyney University again on accreditation probation after comeback attempt

Financial challenges have plagued the Pennsylvania HBCU for years, leading the state to loan it tens of millions of dollars to stay afloat.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 4, 2023

This week in 5 numbers: UN-Lincoln proposes $800K cut to DEI

We’re rounding up some of our top stories from the week, from cuts at a state flagship to stagnating completion rates.

By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 1, 2023

House Democrats press Education Department over Title IX rule delay

The Biden administration missed its October deadline for publishing two highly anticipated regulations.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 30, 2023

Vermont college system selects Bethany College president as new chancellor

Elizabeth Mauch will take over Vermont State Colleges as it contends with the fallout of a rocky merger of its four-year universities.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 30, 2023

Women’s college Saint Mary’s now accepts transgender applicants

The prominent Roman Catholic institution in Indiana will consider all undergraduates “who consistently live and identify as women.”

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 30, 2023

Employers value a college degree but think students lack some skills, survey says

The research from AAC&U found most executives believe recent graduates are overall prepared for the workforce.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 30, 2023

Kentucky is thinking about removing gen ed from 2-year colleges. Regulators don’t agree.

The Council on Postsecondary Education is responding to concerns that state higher ed is duplicative and not adequately helping with workforce preparation.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 27, 2023

University of Nebraska at Kearney to cut around 2 dozen faculty positions

The 6,000-student campus is facing an expected budget shortfall of $4.3 million, according to officials.

By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 22, 2023

Education Department fines Union Institute & University $4.3M, moves to cut off Title IV aid

The agency said the private Ohio college, which has hallmarks of an institution on the verge of closure, illegally took more financial aid than it was due.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 22, 2023

How campuses can protect free speech and student safety amid the Israel-Hamas war

Administrators can take steps to embrace free expression and delineate between speech and violence, two PEN America staff members say.

By Kristen Shahverdian and Sam LaFrance • Nov. 21, 2023

Park University to cut 16 faculty jobs and various academic programs

The private nonprofit institution in Missouri blamed the COVID-19 pandemic for broad financial stress on the higher ed sector.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 21, 2023

How the federal government is responding to campus antisemitism and Islamophobia

Multiple agencies have mobilized as tensions and protests escalate at colleges over the Israel-Hamas war.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 20, 2023