ACT reports lowest average composite score in decades after number of test takers plunged

Just 1.35 million students who graduated from high school in 2022 took the entrance exam, compared to 2.1 million in the 2016 class.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 12, 2022

Michigan State faculty senate votes no confidence in trustees for alleged overreach

The handling of Title IX complaints continues to escalate tensions between the academic branch of the public institution and its governing board.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 12, 2022

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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

DeVry sues Education Department after it sought to recoup $23M in loan relief

Regulators' attempt to claw back borrower defense funds “will set a dangerous precedent that could profoundly impact every institution,” DeVry said.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 11, 2022

How the Education Department is defending student loan forgiveness in court

The Biden administration laid out its arguments supporting the plan in advance of a Wednesday hearing for a lawsuit seeking to stop it.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 11, 2022

AAUP survey: Georgia system faculty widely dissatisfied with tenure changes

More than half of respondents indicated the new policies affect their desire to remain on the system's faculty.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 11, 2022

Top law schools have been slow to add women faculty members, research finds

Higher-ranked schools generally lagged in women’s representation, despite the number of female law students increasing across the sector.

By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 11, 2022

How one higher education conference prioritized pandemic safety

Researchers are using the North American Victorian Studies Association's conference as a case study to help other colleges hold in-person events.

By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 10, 2022

University of Idaho says it supports academic freedom after national uproar over abortion guidance

But the flagship institution notes those who violate a new state law could face criminal charges. 

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 7, 2022

Are OPMs meeting college officials’ expectations?

New research from UPCEA and the University of Louisville explores what colleges like — and what they don’t —  about online program managers.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 7, 2022

Why a state flagship will encourage all 30,000 of its students to open investment accounts

University of Kentucky athletes can now opt into new investment accounts. Program will scale up widely to prod more students to learn about finances.

By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 7, 2022

Legal ruling may signal trouble for Biden’s Title IX plan, LGBTQ guidance

Judge rules against policies based on Bostock v. Clayton County, a case the White House used to support Education Department regulations.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 7, 2022

Was the Education Department really to blame for Stratford University closing?

The for-profit institution's leader blamed federal regulators for pulling the plug on its accreditor. But experts say that's not the full picture.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 6, 2022

Florida colleges work to recover from Hurricane Ian

Bethune-Cookman University's campus remains closed this week, while the state's public universities are at different stages of operation.

By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 5, 2022

More than half of ABA-accredited law schools accept the GRE for admissions

A total of 100 ABA law schools will accept the Graduate Record Examination in lieu of LSAT scores.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 5, 2022

Federal data change means colleges can’t count unfinished applications in admit rates

New IPEDS reporting policies could prompt some institutions to examine the barriers for students to finish applying.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 5, 2022

What colleges can learn from COVID-19 relief to improve other emergency aid programs

States and colleges should work together when promoting emergency aid for students, according to a new report from NASFAA and NASPA.

By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 5, 2022

Kentucky lays out plan for boosting adult college enrollment

Recruiting adults is key to meeting Kentucky’s college attainment goals as the number of traditional-age students declines, coordinating board says.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 4, 2022

House Republicans want proof the Education Department supports academic freedom at colleges

Two prominent GOP representatives requested a briefing on the agency’s efforts, citing recent attacks on free speech.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 4, 2022

California governor signs bill largely banning community college remedial classes

The legislation builds on a 2017 law significantly limiting when two-year institutions can funnel students into the noncredit-bearing courses.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 3, 2022

How ID management technology can reduce staff workload in Higher Ed

Learn how your peers are using ID management technology to enhance student experiences.

Oct. 3, 2022

More adults, low-income students enroll when community colleges offer bachelor’s degrees, study suggests

New research suggests four-year degrees at community colleges can help reach certain disadvantaged student populations.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 30, 2022

LGBTQ students with campus mental health services have lower suicide attempt rates, survey finds

But only 63% of polled students said that their college offered LGBTQ-specific services, according to The Trevor Project.

By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 29, 2022

Education Department removes 4 colleges from Sweet v. Cardona settlement list

The agency said clerical errors led to the institutions’ inclusion on a list of for-profit colleges whose students can receive automatic debt relief.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 28, 2022

Texting and chatbot company Ocelot raises $117M

The company has pivoted in recent years from creating videos for colleges to providing chatbot and texting services for students.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 28, 2022

UCLA buys former Marymount California campuses for $80M

The largest land purchase in UCLA history could boost enrollment and housing capacity. It comes after Marymount California closed earlier this year.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 27, 2022