State funding prospects dim as public colleges head into budget season

"I don't think we should expect any significant growth of what we get from the state," the University of Vermont's president said. "Where would it come from?"

By Daniel C. Vock • Feb. 10, 2021

How colleges are handling their surprise donations from MacKenzie Scott

The billionaire philanthropist gave more than $800 million to under-resourced colleges, which say the unrestricted funds are helping them dream big.

By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 9, 2021

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This Trendline examines how colleges are adapting their mental healthcare to pandemic-era constraints.

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Democrats propose $40B in higher education relief funding

The new bill calls for the largest single amount of aid to colleges since the pandemic began.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 9, 2021

Donations to colleges stayed flat at $50B in fiscal 2020

The pandemic forced advancement officials to change their approach and potentially shifted donor priorities.

By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 9, 2021

Moody's predicts continued demand for graduate programs

Colleges that can deliver targeted offerings quickly are best positioned to benefit from that interest, the credit rating agency notes.

By Hallie Busta • Feb. 8, 2021

3 HyFlex lessons from the pandemic and what's next

As colleges took classes online, some adopted an emerging delivery model that lets students participate on their own terms. But it has limitations.

By Hallie Busta • Feb. 5, 2021

Plans for merging Pennsylvania public universities would allow them to keep their brands

The six schools would be accredited as two distinct entities but retain their names and identities, a move one expert said is key to getting local buy-in.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 5, 2021

Pandemic deals a blow to college fundraising: report

Some schools reported increased revenue, consultancy EAB found, but the decreases underscore concerns about the impact of the financial crisis.

By Hallie Busta • Feb. 4, 2021

California governor proposes dual-admissions pathway for community college students

The plan means to increase transfer rates to four-year schools, but the state's universities could run into capacity issues. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 4, 2021

Virginia lawmakers move to grant state financial aid to undocumented students

Two bills moving through the legislature have the governor's backing.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 4, 2021

7 in 10 students think colleges can require the coronavirus vaccine: survey

An eventual mandate would likely depend on several factors, including widespread availability of the shots.

By Hallie Busta • Feb. 3, 2021

Justice Dept drops Yale lawsuit, but challenges to race in admissions unlikely to stop

An influential anti-affirmative action group says it will sue Yale, adding to ongoing litigation observers say could reach the Supreme Court.

By Hallie Busta • Feb. 3, 2021

Cardona emphasizes community colleges, career-tech pathways at Senate hearing

President Joe Biden's education secretary nominee stressed the importance of these institutions as the country recovers from the pandemic.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 3, 2021

For-profit merger highlights sector's growing interest in healthcare

Post University plans to acquire American Sentinel University, an online nursing school based in Colorado. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 2, 2021

Top Rhode Island legislators move to cement free college program into law

It's an unusual tactic, one expert says, and the financial obligation could be challenging for the state.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 2, 2021

More colleges are partnering with boot camps to tap demand for short-term programs

Institutions are lending their credibility to outside education providers as they seek help keeping pace with fast-changing technical fields.

By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 1, 2021

President Speaks: Advice for being nimble during trying times

Clarity, intentionality, flexibility and creativity are key as colleges try to manage the crisis, writes the president of Florida International University.

By Mark B. Rosenberg • Feb. 1, 2021

Colleges get a crash course in digital recruiting during the pandemic

Enrollment professionals say recent virtual trends will stick around this year and beyond. Whether colleges take full advantage of them is another matter.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 29, 2021

Elite colleges are extending their test-optional policies

Most four-year institutions already did away with entrance exams for the fall 2021 admissions cycle.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 29, 2021

Higher ed groups ask: Can international and unauthorized students get COVID-19 relief?

The Trump administration said restrictions limiting the first round of aid to those eligible for Title IV money didn't apply to the latest funding package.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 28, 2021

Columbia U students refuse to pay tuition until rates slashed

The coronavirus has placed college costs under the microscope, with many elite schools lowering or freezing tuition.

By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 28, 2021

Number of undergraduate college degrees, certificates stalls: report

The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center attributes the stagnation to the pandemic, though it notes growth in stackable credentials.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 28, 2021

Will more public colleges freeze tuition for next year?

The California State University system joins a handful of other public institutions that are keeping rates level during the pandemic.

By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 28, 2021

GAO report looks at prevalence of 'insiders' in nonprofit conversions

The agency is recommending changes in how the IRS and the U.S. Department of Education review these transactions.

By Hallie Busta • Jan. 27, 2021

College faculty are 'exhausted,' concerned pandemic is widening equity gaps: report

A recent survey of more than 850 introductory-course instructors highlights issues facing wider adoption of online learning.

By Hallie Busta • Jan. 27, 2021