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    Higher education’s outlook for 2025

    We’re rounding up the trends, policy changes and legal shifts that college and university leaders could face in the year ahead. 

    By • Jan. 31, 2025
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    This week in 5 numbers: The coming decline of high school graduate numbers

    From a look into projected demographic changes to another attack on diversity programs, here are figures from some of our recent stories. 

    By • Jan. 31, 2025
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    Emerging Technology

    As higher ed deals with enrollment declines and other challenges, colleges need to consider how increased and changing use of technology affects students and campus finances. 

    By Higher Ed Dive staff
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    North Carolina AG’s office raises ‘red flags’ about Saint Augustine’s $70M deal

    The concerns could imperil a financial lifeline the historically Black institution needs to prove that it can meet its accreditor’s requirements.

    By • Jan. 29, 2025
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    How Stony Brook University got students off academic probation

    Leaders from the public college unveiled the results at the American Association of Colleges and Universities' conference in Washington, D.C.

    By • Jan. 23, 2025
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    Biden administration opened ‘new chapter’ on college financing, Kvaal says

    In his final days in office, U.S. Under Secretary of Education James Kvaal touts the Biden administration's track record on student loan reform.

    By James Kvaal • Jan. 17, 2025
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    DOL allows employers to self-correct 401(k) errors

    Beginning March 17, employers may remedy delays in sending participant contributions to retirement plans.

    By Kate Tornone • Jan. 17, 2025
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    This week in numbers: Clearinghouse retracts first-year enrollment data

    We’re rounding up recent stories, including a methodology mea culpa and billions of dollars in discharged loan debt.

    By • Jan. 17, 2025
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    Federal judge dismisses lawsuit challenging McNair program’s race-based criteria

    The Trump appointee said the plaintiffs didn’t have standing to sue, though he left room for them to refile their complaint. 

    By • Jan. 16, 2025
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    Florida bill would block undocumented students from selective public colleges

    The proposal comes the day after Gov. Ron DeSantis called for a special legislative session focused on implementing tougher immigration policies.

    By • Jan. 15, 2025
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    New York governor pursues free community college program for adult students

    If passed by the Legislature, New York residents ages 25 to 55 could study for free if they enroll in certain high-demand programs.

    By • Jan. 15, 2025
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    One-third of faculty report recent declines in academic freedom, survey finds

    The results show an “alarming erosion” of faculty rights, according to the head of the American Association of Colleges and Universities.

    By • Jan. 10, 2025
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    Indiana University faces call for defunding over ties to Kinsey Institute

    The state’s comptroller and two state lawmakers are scheduled to speak at an event calling for the General Assembly to strip the institution of state funds.

    By • Updated Jan. 13, 2025
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    This week in numbers: Gannon and Ursuline finalize plans to combine

    We’re rounding up recent stories, from further consolidation in the higher education sector to a controversial severance payment for an outgoing leader. 

    By • Jan. 10, 2025
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    6 higher education trends to watch in 2025

    College leaders will likely grapple with budgetary strains, federal policy shifts and continued enrollment challenges in the year ahead.

    By , , • Updated Jan. 14, 2025
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    Sodexo plans nearly 100 tech-forward campus convenience stores

    “Food Hive” locations can feature cashless payment options and an assortment of goods from local businesses.

    By Jessica Loder • Jan. 9, 2025
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    Dartmouth basketball players withdraw labor union bid

    The decision may be connected to the incoming Trump administration, which is unlikely to back the athletes’ union petition, one attorney wrote.

    By Ryan Golden • Jan. 7, 2025
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    This week in 5 numbers: The rise in AI education

    We’re rounding up our top stories of the week, from the colleges pivoting to artificial intelligence to the death of an influential education policymaker.

    By • Jan. 3, 2025
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    Why more colleges are embracing AI offerings

    College officials are hoping to teach valuable skills and attract students, but investing in artificial intelligence can be expensive.

    By Lilah Burke • Jan. 2, 2025
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    Jimmy Carter, who oversaw the Education Department’s creation, dies at age 100

    Before a private interment in Plains, Georgia, there will be public observances in Atlanta and Washington, D.C., according to The Carter Center.

    By Kara Arundel • Dec. 29, 2024
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    Biden withdraws Title IX athletics, debt forgiveness proposals

    Both regulations faced significant legislative and legal challenges, and were unlikely to survive under a Trump presidency.

    By Kara Arundel , • Dec. 23, 2024
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    This week in 5 numbers: Columbia College Chicago nixes 11 degrees

    We’re rounding up recent stories, from an Illinois institution trimming offerings to higher education associations asking to extend a key regulatory deadline.

    By • Dec. 20, 2024
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    Idaho education board bans DEI across state’s 4-year colleges

    Some of the affected colleges had already moved to wind down their diversity, equity and inclusion centers ahead of the unanimous vote.

    By • Dec. 18, 2024
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    A year in review: 10 higher education opinion pieces from 2024

    We're rounding up a collection of expert advice on topics that will continue to influence the sector's future in 2025.

    By • Dec. 17, 2024
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    This week in 5 numbers: The coming decline in high school graduates

    We’re rounding up recent stories, from the latest study on the traditional college student pipeline to financial forecasts for the year ahead.

    By • Dec. 13, 2024
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    Federal judge upholds race-conscious admissions at Naval Academy

    The ruling deals a blow to Students for Fair Admissions, the group that successfully brought down these practices at civilian colleges.

    By • Updated Dec. 6, 2024