Libertarian legal group sues Biden administration over student loan forgiveness plan

The Pacific Legal Foundation argues some borrowers will be penalized by having to pay taxes on the debt cancellation.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 27, 2022

Florida governor wants to stop colleges from taking money from ‘countries of concern,’ including China

Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, spearheaded efforts last year to more closely monitor foreign donations to institutions.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 27, 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

Congressional Budget Office: Biden’s loan cancellation will cost $400B

The nonpartisan CBO estimates that 95% of borrowers will qualify for forgiveness.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 27, 2022

University of Idaho warning: Employees who discuss abortion could face prosecution under state law

Classroom debate on abortion must be neutral, the public institution says. Faculty argue the guidance strikes against academic freedom.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 27, 2022

Here’s what happened when 3 colleges, including the University of Pennsylvania, went test optional

Over 1,800 four-year institutions are not requiring SAT and ACT for fall 2023, according to data presented at an admissions conference.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 27, 2022

Stratford University, an ACICS-accredited for-profit college, plans to close

Leaders blamed enrollment restrictions the Education Department placed on Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools institutions.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 26, 2022

Ed tech leaders just predicted these 3 trends will unfold in higher education

Ed tech leaders gathered in New York recently to discuss trends in the sector. Here's what they had to say.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 23, 2022

How can colleges prepare for the possibility the Supreme Court will strike down race-conscious admissions?

Enrollment managers should work with other leaders to craft admissions and messaging strategies, experts said at an annual admissions conference.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 23, 2022

The sale of student lists exacerbates inequity in the admissions process, reports say

Underrepresented students often get overlooked because colleges have the option to sift information by preferred demographics, according to TICAS.

By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 23, 2022

Stanford Law School tries out income-share financing

A small pilot program will pay up to $170,000 toward a student's tuition in exchange for 10% of their salary post-graduation.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 22, 2022

Zovio takes steps to dissolve, aims to sell Fullstack Academy for $55M

The company pointed to enrollment troubles at its former client, the University of Arizona Global Campus, as driving its plan to go out of business.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 21, 2022

Arizona shuts down Aspen University nursing program

After regulators stepped in, the for-profit said it would not be able to meet a required nursing exam student pass rate in the foreseeable future.

By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 21, 2022

ACE’s Terry Hartle to retire at the end of 2022

Hartle has been with the American Council on Education, higher ed’s top lobbying group, for nearly three decades.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 21, 2022

Common App experiences sharp rise in minority applicants

The total number of applicants grew over nearly a decade, but underrepresented minority applicants' rate of growth was higher.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 20, 2022

OPMs are having a rocky time. Is a ‘culling of the herd’ next?

Regulatory and enrollment changes heap pressure on online program managers. What happens next matters for the companies and colleges.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 20, 2022

Students still value career-oriented education over liberal arts experiences, research finds

Liberal arts colleges need to do more to stake out their market position, according to consultancy Art & Science Group.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 19, 2022

Demand for strong written communication skills is soaring — why isn’t the support?

As written communication becomes increasingly critical to student success, higher education leaders must evaluate institutional communication gaps and support.

Sept. 19, 2022

Making higher ed mobile: Catering to student demands for ease, speed and access

Higher ed leaders don't have to look far to woo students with the devices they can't live without: their smartphones.

Sept. 19, 2022

Justice Department appeals federal ruling against Title IX guidance

The order against the Education Department’s policies protecting LGBTQ students applies to 20 predominantly conservative states.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 16, 2022

House Democrats introduce bill to double Pell Grant, rework federal loan system

The plan, which comes as Republicans plug their own legislative proposal for student aid, would also change the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 15, 2022

Florida’s state university system picked its next chancellor. He’s a Republican lawmaker with ties to the governor.

Retiring state Sen. Ray Rodrigues received unanimous support from the system's board.

By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 15, 2022

5 trends in upward transfer that 4-year colleges should watch

We took a closer look at National Student Clearinghouse Research Center data to tease out what could most impact four-year institutions.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 15, 2022

The public comment period for Biden’s Title IX proposal is over. What’s next?

The draft received more than 200,000 comments, about double the number received for the rule Betsy DeVos moved through the regulatory process.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 15, 2022

What colleges should do to keep degrees from being segregated

Students enter college with majors split by race and gender. They graduate the same way, a Georgetown Law Center on Poverty and Inequality report said.

By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 15, 2022

Attempt to oust President Samuel Stanley thrusts Michigan State back into turmoil

The president defended his tenure amid reports some trustees want him out. He would be the university's third leader ousted in under six years.

By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 14, 2022