South Dakota's 6 public universities could face dozens of cost-cutting measures

A state-commissioned task force recommended sharing services and combining programs, among other steps.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 7, 2021

Median lifetime earnings rise with each additional level of education, report finds

Georgetown University research bolsters findings that a college degree typically pays off in the job market.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 7, 2021

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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

FTC threatens hefty penalties against for-profit colleges for false claims, warning 70 schools

The Federal Trade Commission told colleges it can seek as much as $43,792 per violation, sending "a decisive message to the industry at large."

By Rick Seltzer • Oct. 6, 2021

Public Service Loan Forgiveness changes promise $1.74B in quick debt relief for 22,000 borrowers

The U.S. Department of Education starts an anticipated revamp of the often-criticized program, where only 2.1% of applicants have met requirements.

By Rick Seltzer • Oct. 6, 2021

Washington University in St. Louis uses 65% endowment return to adopt need-blind admissions

Surging investments powered a $1 billion financial aid initiative at the private university. But need-blind admissions can be very expensive for institutions.

By Rick Seltzer • Oct. 5, 2021

Low census counts rattle college towns

As population tallies roll out, campuses and city halls worry a census interrupted by COVID-19 could choke available public dollars.

By Daniel C. Vock • Oct. 4, 2021

UC system seeks to add 20,000 students by 2030

A working group will examine paths to growth, including more online education, mergers and faster times to degrees.

By Rick Seltzer • Oct. 4, 2021

How colleges can prepare for an emergency return to online learning

Colleges can be ready for a fast transition to online and hybrid learning with these eight tips.

Oct. 4, 2021

Ivy.ai study highlights explosive growth in chatbot popularity

Ninety-four percent of students that utilized chatbots found them to be valuable or extremely valuable, according to Ivy.ai research

Oct. 4, 2021

Using texts to support students through COVID-19

Students won't ask for help, but they will respond to your text.

Oct. 4, 2021

Student-athletes can now earn big off their celebrity. A new bill would tax their scholarships.

U.S. Sen. Richard Burr introduced legislation that would affect players earning more than $20,000 annually through endorsements and other deals.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 1, 2021

SUNY begins to unenroll students who didn't comply with COVID-19 vaccine mandate

The mammoth New York system said 98% of students have followed its mandate, but thousands still risk being deregistered.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 1, 2021

Board votes to unite 3 merging Vermont colleges under the name Vermont State University

The state's higher education system is merging the institutions in an attempt to help them regain their financial footing.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 30, 2021

Nearly all loans canceled through closed-school program were for students who went to for-profit colleges

A government watchdog also found that many students whose debt was automatically discharged had been struggling financially.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 30, 2021

Stanford University plans to buy struggling Catholic college's campus

Notre Dame de Namur University will use funds from selling its grounds to fuel a transition to a primarily online institution.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 29, 2021

Foundation will spend up to $500M to expand access at selective liberal arts colleges

The Schuler Education Foundation is already working with five institutions, and is willing to reach up to 15 to 20 more.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 29, 2021

Can colleges compete with companies like Coursera?

Arthur Levine discusses how trends like personalized education are unfolding, what's driving them, and what can go right or wrong for colleges.

By Rick Seltzer • Sept. 28, 2021

Nebraska judge refuses to block Creighton University COVID-19 vaccine requirement

Students said the vaccines conflict with their anti-abortion values, but Creighton historically hasn't granted exemptions for religious reasons.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 28, 2021

What student safeguards are needed if Congress expands Pell to short-term programs?

Recent research found the payoff for short-term Pell offerings varies widely, but some policymakers think they can work with the right precautions.

By Daniel C. Vock • Sept. 27, 2021

9 AAUP conferences urge Congress to add colleges to Biden's vaccine mandate

Some of the groups are located in conservative Southern states where laws have limited the coronavirus countermeasures that schools can take.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 24, 2021

Inside one HBCU's plan to waive tuition for a year

Clinton College, in South Carolina, isn't charging students tuition in 2021-22. Officials say enrollment swelled because of the offer.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 24, 2021

College Board announces easier CSS Profile, plus a 'lighter, shorter' version

The tool helps colleges award aid but drew criticism as onerous for students to complete.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 23, 2021

JPMorgan Chase acquires financial planning platform Frank to connect with college students

The bank is hoping its purchase of the company will help it forge deeper relationships that could last long after students leave campus.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 22, 2021

San José State settles for $1.6M with athletes sexually abused by former trainer

The Justice Department concluded the university violated Title IX by failing to respond to reports of assault and retaliating against two employees.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 21, 2021

Mississippi trustees ban vaccine mandates at public universities

The vote appears to be the first by a public college governing board to prohibit COVID-19 vaccine requirements.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 21, 2021