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Ed Dept flags more issues with for-profit accreditor ACICS
The agency isn't meeting regulatory standards around review requirements, the department found.
By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 4, 2020 -
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7 charts that give a snapshot of college enrollment this fall
Fewer students headed to college, but the trend and its impact vary. We've updated this post with new data on transfer enrollment.
By Hallie Busta • Updated Dec. 23, 2020 -
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Difficulties taking SAT and ACT persist, signaling long-term problems for test makers
Many testing sites have remained closed or at partial capacity since the spring.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 3, 2020 -
Why HBCUs are taking an active role in COVID-19 testing and vaccine efforts
Officials say their schools are well-equipped to address the pandemic for their communities in light of a history of abuses by the medical establishment.
By Kelly Field • Nov. 2, 2020 -
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Pennsylvania system gears up for major faculty, program cuts
The prospective changes follow PASSHE's vague announcement that it would combine several of its institutions.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 2, 2020 -
American Public Education's purchase of Rasmussen U grows nursing footprint
The $329 million deal comes as more for-profit colleges look to expand in healthcare education.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 30, 2020 -
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Here's where Trump and Biden stand on key higher education issues
We looked at the incumbent's last four years and his challenger's proposals for immigration, Title IX and free college.
By Natalie Schwartz , Jeremy Bauer-Wolf , Hallie Busta • Oct. 30, 2020 -
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How would Biden's immigration proposals affect international students?
Their enrollment in U.S. colleges has plummeted in recent years largely as a result of the Trump administration's rhetoric and policies, activists say.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 30, 2020 -
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U of California can't consider SAT, ACT, appeals court rules
The decision follows the system's move to phase out the admissions exams within the next few years.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 30, 2020 -
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OpinionPresident Speaks: Building a 'launchpad' for students stalled by COVID-19
The pandemic is having an outsized impact on students' mental health. Boise State's president explains how the university is helping them move forward.
By Marlene Tromp • Oct. 29, 2020 -
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How has the Trump administration changed higher education?
We look back at several major policy changes over the last four years and at what could be ahead if the president is reelected.
By Natalie Schwartz • Updated Oct. 30, 2020 -
More colleges project tuition revenue will decline: report
Moody's analysts expect up to a 3.3% decrease in median net tuition income, at least in part because of the pandemic.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 29, 2020 -
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State community college leaders say more federal aid is crucial
Respondents to a recent survey said they'd need more funding for remote learning, professional development and counseling.
By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 28, 2020 -
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Q&AAhead of his departure, Cal State Chancellor Tim White talks coronavirus, fall planning
The head of the 23-university system is retiring in January. He explains why he decided early that the universities would be online this term.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 28, 2020 -
Biden said he wants to undo DeVos' Title IX rule. How would he replace it?
Revoking the regulation would not be easy, and colleges would need guidance for addressing campus sexual assault in the interim.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 28, 2020 -
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These companies are redesigning 'Zoom University'
Two startups run by ed tech experts are tailoring videoconferencing software for use in virtual college classrooms, but their approaches differ.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 27, 2020 -
What's next for free college if Biden becomes president?
The pandemic could make it hard for states to pay for their share of his proposal, policy experts said.
By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 27, 2020 -
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Transfers from 2-year public schools to 4-year colleges rose 2.6% this fall, report finds
All other forms of transfer declined, however, creating further enrollment challenges for community colleges.
By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 27, 2020 -
College tuition increases were historically low this year: report
The pandemic has had a profound impact on pricing, according to the College Board's latest research.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 26, 2020 -
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Few free college programs cover living expenses and include adult students: report
In its updated analysis of these initiatives, The Education Trust suggested several ways they could be more equitable.
By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 23, 2020 -
Some colleges are lowering tuition for fall 2021
Institutions are citing the pandemic's economic uncertainty and its effect on students and families.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 23, 2020 -
Feds: Crackdown on foreign worker program could extend to colleges
One industry group called the comments a "reckless attack on key members of the higher education community."
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 22, 2020 -
2U, Netflix partner to bring tuition-free boot camps to HBCU
Up to 130 students and recent alumni from Virginia's Norfolk State University will be able to enroll in the fully online programs.
By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 22, 2020 -
A guide to higher education coronavirus relief funding
We break down where proposed legislation stands and what colleges should know about the aid available to them now.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated Oct. 23, 2020 -
Federal judge rejects ACLU-backed lawsuit against Title IX rule
The dismissal is the latest defeat of legal challenges to the new regulation governing campus sexual assault.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 21, 2020
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