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A coronavirus tuition refund lawsuit moves forward
The case focuses on whether Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute broke a contract with students to offer experiential programs during the pandemic.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 5, 2021 -
Cost increases for colleges slowed in fiscal 2020
The sector's inflation rate was lower than the prior year and the five-year average, according to Commonfund's Higher Education Price Index.
By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 4, 2021 -
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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.
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College health association recommends twice-weekly coronavirus testing
The group says this should be paired with less costly mitigation efforts, including mask-wearing and social distancing.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 4, 2021 -
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5 higher education trends to watch in 2021
Enrollment changes, a return to campus, the future of admissions testing and more stories we'll be following this year.
By Hallie Busta • Jan. 3, 2021 -
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Our biggest stories of 2020
More younger students are going to online colleges, a growing role for OPMs and other deep dives from the year.
By Hallie Busta • Dec. 22, 2020 -
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Biden picks Connecticut schools chief Miguel Cardona as Ed Secretary
Cardona is a University of Connecticut trustee, which ACE President Ted Mitchell said gives him "a clear view" of higher ed's current challenges.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated Dec. 22, 2020 -
How are community colleges paying for guided pathways?
New research found the amounts can be steep, but schools implementing the promising model have shifted budgets and secured new funding.
By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 22, 2020 -
What the pandemic relief and funding deals mean for colleges
President Donald Trump signed the $900 billion coronavirus aid package, which gives colleges around $23 billion. It is far short of what the industry requested.
By Hallie Busta • Updated Jan. 3, 2021 -
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College transfer student enrollment dropped 8.1% this fall
Online schools made inroads with stopped-out students despite widespread declines, final data from the National Student Clearinghouse shows.
By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 21, 2020 -
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What makes MacKenzie Scott's gifts to colleges different from other donations
The billionaire philanthropist doesn't appear to have a personal connection to the schools and has said the money comes with no strings attached.
By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 18, 2020 -
Is the pandemic changing how much the public values college?
The health crisis has some questioning whether a degree is worth the money, new research shows. Efforts are underway to fix that.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 18, 2020 -
FAFSA filings are off to a slow start. Can colleges reverse the trend?
Underrepresented students in particular are pacing behind last year in their college application rates and financial aid requests.
By Joy Resmovits • Updated March 25, 2021 -
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COVID-19 is pushing colleges to close the digital divide
Institutions are helping students access classes online. But even with free laptops, hotspots and Wi-Fi access points, many are left out.
By Danielle McLean • Dec. 17, 2020 -
Latest federal relief proposal includes $20B for higher ed
Lawmakers are trying to move quickly to pass a new coronavirus aid package, but the sector's cut of the funding falls far short of what it says it needs.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 17, 2020 -
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Colleges enrolled nearly 500,000 fewer students this fall
Final figures from the National Student Clearinghouse also break down the losses by major.
By Hallie Busta • Updated March 25, 2021 -
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Southern New Hampshire sets annual tuition at $10K and $15K for in-person degrees
The university teased the change earlier this year as a way to make college more affordable in the pandemic's wake.
By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 16, 2020 -
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Are MOOCs getting a second wind as colleges look online for gen ed classes?
Several companies offering premade virtual courses are seeing more interest from investors and schools, which could solidify an uncertain business model.
By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 16, 2020 -
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Higher ed groups: Ed Dept's foreign gift reporting rules conflict with federal law
The American Council on Education is leading an argument that the agency is asking for too much information from colleges.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 15, 2020 -
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Deep Dive4 questions for colleges now that the US has a coronavirus vaccine
Still, it will likely be several months before most students and employees are vaccinated, experts say.
By Hallie Busta , Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 15, 2020 -
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Q&AHow one president helped his small college close a deficit and get off probation
Bernard Bull is leaving Goddard College, in Vermont, after guiding the school to stronger financial footing.
By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 15, 2020 -
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Declines in high school graduates may not be as bad as expected: report
Rising graduation rates among students of color are partly driving the trend, though it's unclear how the pandemic will affect projections.
By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 15, 2020 -
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Colleges prepare to store, administer coronavirus vaccines
Institutions are offering ultracold freezers and help distributing the newly authorized shot, but it may be months before most students can get it.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 14, 2020 -
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CEO group stresses skills over degrees in hiring
A new initiative could see companies changing how they recruit employees and providing training to help workers rise in the ranks.
By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 11, 2020 -
Budget cuts aren't sparing flagship universities. But they have an edge.
With state funding up in the air and no new federal aid for months, even the largest and wealthiest public institutions are suffering.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 11, 2020 -
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How often are colleges testing for the coronavirus?
A new American College Health Association survey details institutions' COVID-19 protocols, including whether they tested students upon arrival to campus.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 11, 2020
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