MOOC platforms shut off access to Russian content

Coursera and edX suspended content from Russian universities after the country invaded Ukraine. Are they setting a precedent for future global crises?

By Natalie Schwartz • March 8, 2022

Court fines Ashford University and Zovio $22.4M for misleading students

The civil penalty is a blow to the company, which now provides marketing and recruiting services to the University of Arizona Global Campus. 

By Natalie Schwartz • March 8, 2022

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Explore how universities are working to boost student outcomes by integrating remedial education, providing mental health tools and making education more accessible. 

By Higher Ed Dive staff

‘We’re not going to stand by idly,’ Cardona says amid growing transgender athlete bans

Iowa joins an increasing number of states banning the participation of transgender students on school athletic teams. 

By Naaz Modan • March 8, 2022

AAUP censures Georgia system over new tenure policies

The faculty association's president said the new rules would have "a devastating effect on the quality of education."

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • March 7, 2022

Florida public colleges' presidential searches will be confidential under new law

Supporters of the measure said publicly naming applicants could jeopardize their current employment.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated March 16, 2022

President Speaks: 5 ways small faith-based colleges can overcome today's biggest challenges

Leaders can help institutions meet difficult circumstances with creative ideas, says the president of Greenville University, in Illinois.

By Suzanne Davis • March 7, 2022

How UC Berkeley will cut 2,600 students after already starting admissions offers

Over 1,000 first-year students will study remotely this fall as the flagship works to comply with a court order forcing it to drop to 2020-21 enrollment levels.

By Rick Seltzer • March 4, 2022

Free college, ESL classes at forefront of Amazon's upskilling initiative

Newly announced programs are available to all hourly employees who have worked 90 days or more for the company.

By Caroline Colvin • March 4, 2022

UC Berkeley must cap new enrollment, California Supreme Court rules

The university is likely to cut 3,000 students from next year's plans because of a lawsuit arguing its growth is stressing local services and housing.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • March 3, 2022

AFT: Pandemic worsened adjunct faculty's struggles with low wages, job insecurity

About 25% of faculty surveyed in 2020 earned under $25,000 annually, and only 20% said they could comfortably cover basic monthly expenses.

By Laura Spitalniak • March 2, 2022

A wave of colleges drop mask mandates following new CDC guidance

Institutions large and small are loosening their face covering policies as case counts decline nationwide.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 2, 2022

Ed Dept reminds colleges ISAs are private loans, subject to disclosure requirements

The agency drew attention to a recent Consumer Financial Protection Bureau review and said it would monitor institutions' income-share agreement activity.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • March 2, 2022

5 ways to support employees affected by global crises

Russia's invasion of Ukraine set the globe on edge and upped workers' stress. Disaster psychologists explain how employers can be supportive.

By Emilie Shumway • March 2, 2022

Settlement secures $2.1M in student debt relief for former Argosy students

Attorneys general in 10 states joined the agreement, which cancels student loans that the for-profit chain directly issued to students.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 1, 2022

Common App: Applications to highly selective colleges up by 25% in 2 years

Interest in all institution types is higher, and more underrepresented minority students are seeking to enroll.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 28, 2022

How U.S. higher ed is reacting to Russia's invasion of Ukraine

MIT cuts ties with a technology institute it helped create in Russia. College presidents share personal thoughts. Faculty publicly discuss conflict's roots.

By Rick Seltzer • Feb. 28, 2022

Strayer and Capella universities' parent company seeks growth in corporate education

Strategic Education executives want the company's tuition benefits platform to drive more enrollment at its two for-profit universities.

By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 25, 2022

Calbright faces another attempt from lawmakers to close the college

State lawmaker seeks to pull the plug on the online-only institution after only a few years and redirect its funding to California's community colleges.

By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 25, 2022

South Carolina bill to end tenure at public colleges won't advance this year

Education advocates joined to block the legislation, according to the AAUP. The bill's sponsor plans to reintroduce it next session in 2023.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 24, 2022

Some students missed out on college prep experiences amid the pandemic, report says

High school graduates still engaged in certain activities, such as visiting campuses, but COVID-19 affected these decisions, according to ACT.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 24, 2022

Connecticut colleges oppose state bill to ban legacy admissions

Institutions argued policymakers shouldn't dictate admissions decisions and that they might be tempted to exercise more control in the future.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 23, 2022

Texas lieutenant governor vows to end tenure at public colleges

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick attacked a UT-Austin faculty resolution affirming the right to teach racial topics. The university's president responded, defending tenure.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 22, 2022

Colleges with public health programs more likely to use remote learning in pandemic

But colleges with accredited public health programs didn't turn to fully online instruction in vastly higher numbers.

By Laura Spitalniak • Feb. 22, 2022

I'm a college president. Teaching a 101-level course reminded me how important compassion is right now.

Kindness is key in helping students succeed during the pandemic, Pace University's president writes. Faculty and staff need compassion, too.

By Marvin Krislov • Feb. 22, 2022

Behind U of Arizona's decision to strengthen its ties to its Global Campus

Faculty members have questions after the university took joint responsibility for the online college's federal financial aid eligibility.

By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 18, 2022