Fewer than half of alumni of online for-profits report being very satisfied

A new survey found online nonprofit colleges get higher marks than for-profits in areas like instructors.

By Laura Spitalniak • March 7, 2023

Kansas Republicans move to block state’s public colleges from using DEI statements in hiring

One state legislator called diversity, equity and inclusion statements “ideological loyalty oaths.”

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • March 7, 2023

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Enrollment and Retention

A look at the pandemic's continuing impact on enrollment and how colleges can ensure students stay on course.

By Higher Ed Dive staff

U.S. News escalates battle over rankings, saying ‘elite’ colleges don’t speak for higher ed

The magazine also wrote to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, a rankings critic, suggesting he require more data from institutions.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • March 6, 2023

‘Mother’ of disability rights movement Judy Heumann dies at age 75

Heumann's work in civil rights included leading the Education Department's special education office from 1993 to 2001.

By Kara Arundel • March 6, 2023

College politically engages students, but doesn’t make them more liberal

Higher ed mobilizes women politically more than men and produces few moderates, new research finds.

By Laura Spitalniak • March 3, 2023

Nondegree providers face high costs, challenges standing out in a crowded space, report finds

Researchers studied Coursera, Udemy and 2U to gain a better understanding of the nondegree market as a whole.

By Laura Spitalniak • March 3, 2023

First-of-its-kind court ruling says college esports don’t fall under Title IX

The Florida Institute of Technology sought to use esports to comply with the federal law requiring balance between men’s and women’s athletics.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • March 3, 2023

How colleges can incorporate DEI values into physical spaces

Campus buildings and classrooms can boost — or undermine — inclusion efforts just as much as diversity initiatives, one higher ed architect says.

By Laura Spitalniak • March 3, 2023

Columbia University becomes first Ivy League institution to go permanently test-optional

The university said applicants will not be disadvantaged if they do not submit SAT or ACT scores.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • March 2, 2023

Most students interested in study abroad pick a college based on where they can travel

Colleges can make study abroad more accessible by sharing financial aid information, students said in a new survey.

By Laura Spitalniak • March 1, 2023

Supreme Court picks apart question of standing in student loan forgiveness lawsuits

Some justices expressed skepticism that GOP-led states and two borrowers even have the right to sue to stop President Joe Biden's program.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 28, 2023

Here’s how colleges can preserve academic freedom in the face of educational censorship bills

ACE and PEN America say government officials shouldn't dictate what's talked about on campuses.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 27, 2023

Colorado College drops out of U.S. News’ undergraduate rankings

The liberal arts institution said the rankings enterprise equates institutional wealth and privilege with academic quality.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 27, 2023

A new Florida bill would reshape public higher ed to Ron DeSantis’ vision. What does that look like?

Legislation would block state colleges from funding diversity programs, abolish gender studies degrees and restrict faculty hiring.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 24, 2023

Embattled for-profit ASA College closes without teach-out plan

Accreditor Middle States Commission on Higher Education said ASA rejected plans to have students transfer to several colleges over compliance issues.

By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 24, 2023

Florida university system slated to vote on revised post-tenure review next month

Critics argue the proposal damages tenure protections intended to allow faculty to pursue unpopular research without fear of reprisal.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 23, 2023

University of Texas System pauses diversity, equity and inclusion policies, saying some ‘have strayed’

The 244,000-student system took the step following Republican criticisms against DEI work.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 23, 2023

Employers value microcredentials but don’t know how to assess their quality

Around two-thirds of employers responding to a survey said they want colleges to approach them about building alternative credentials for workers.

By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 23, 2023

Education Department moves to rescind Trump-era regulation on religious student groups

Part of the free inquiry rule is unnecessary because it duplicates First Amendment protections while spawning confusion, officials said.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 23, 2023

How can the Education Department build a list of low-value college programs?

Some prominent higher ed groups rejected the proposal altogether, while others suggested metrics they say could make it work. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 22, 2023

The Education Department must survey every federally funded college on sexual violence, without money from Congress. What’s next?

The agency must deliver a report to lawmakers by 2024. But policy experts aren’t sure it can even scrape together the survey in time.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 21, 2023

Expand competency-based education to support adult learners

Competency-based education has the potential to meet adult learners’ educational needs faster.

By Dick Senese, President of Capella University • Feb. 21, 2023

ABA will have members vote on test-optional proposal — again

The association's House of Delegates will take up the same plan in August after knocking it down at the beginning of February.

By Laura Spitalniak • Feb. 17, 2023

Grand Canyon Education CEO defends tuition-share agreements

Brian Mueller made the comments just one day after the Education Department said it would review guidance allowing such deals.

By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 17, 2023

Why private companies are crucial to innovations in online education

The CEO of 2U, a company that helps colleges run online programs and owns the edX platform, responds to criticism against his sector. 

By Chip Paucek • Feb. 16, 2023