Coronavirus has some students' college decisions in flux, report finds

A survey of how the pandemic is influencing students' plans suggests a small but significant share may change where they enroll — or opt out altogether.

By Hallie Busta • April 9, 2020

What's Next: Will coronavirus fuel big changes to college admissions?

Institutions are being extraordinarily fluid for applicants. Some of that flexibility could continue after the virus passes.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • April 9, 2020

Ed Dept to distribute $6B in coronavirus stimulus funding to colleges

Institutions must use the money for emergency aid to students, but higher ed groups have said what Congress approved isn't enough.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • April 9, 2020

What's Next: Could coronavirus change the credit hour as we know it?

Some observers say the quick move to online education could fuel the gradual shift toward newer ways of evaluating what students are learning.

By Hallie Busta • April 8, 2020

Moody's: Higher ed's recovery from coronavirus impact partly depends on government response

How well the U.S. stems the virus will affect when colleges reopen and whether international students come here for their education, analysts say.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 8, 2020

How 3 colleges are helping vulnerable students during the coronavirus crisis

We checked in with institutions that serve a higher than average share of Pell Grant recipients to ask how they are ensuring learners stay on track.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • April 8, 2020

Colleges flock to online proctors, but equity concerns remain

Institutions should be mindful that virtually monitored assessments require access to technology and the internet that some learners lack.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 7, 2020

College presidents anticipate cost cutting, layoffs from coronavirus, survey finds

Executives are bracing for revenue decreases that will result in reductions across the board, according to new data.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • April 7, 2020

Ed Dept issues guidance on Clery Act reporting amid coronavirus

Institutions should notify students about the pandemic, but they don't have to give ongoing updates, the department said.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 6, 2020

Title IX resolutions climb as DeVos pushes to clear backlog

The Office for Civil Rights closed thousands more complaints than it received in the 2017 and 2018 fiscal years, the agency's annual report reveals.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • April 6, 2020

'Major changes' ahead if coronavirus continues to spoil college sports seasons

The NCAA is slashing expected funding, but just how big a blow the pandemic will deal to major athletics budgets depends on whether football can kick off.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • April 3, 2020

Gen Z Takeover: Could online colleges gain traction with young students?

A considerable number of traditional-age learners are favoring colleges with flexible, remote degree options over residential campuses.   

By Natalie Schwartz • April 3, 2020

D2L is committed to ensuring the continuity of learning through this challenging time

See how D2L is committed to supporting your institution during the rapid shift to online learning.

By John Baker • April 3, 2020

Moody's: $14B stimulus funding unlikely to cover colleges' coronavirus expenses

The plan is "mildly credit positive" for the sector, but higher education faces a tough road ahead as it deals with enrollment uncertainty and tight budgets.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 2, 2020

How might colleges benefit from the coronavirus stimulus package?

These states and institutions stand to benefit the most from the formula that will be used to distribute the funds, based on one group's analysis.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • April 2, 2020

Ed Dept issues proposed distance learning rules, emphasizes flexibility

The agency aims to offer more latitude in areas such as interpreting the credit hour, using instructional teams and offering competency-based programs.

By Hallie Busta • April 1, 2020

Do tuition hikes prevent low-income students from applying to flagship colleges?

Generous financial aid packages don't stop sticker shock from deterring low-income applicants, a new working paper suggests.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 31, 2020

Colleges move to refund student fees, but can their budgets take the hit?

After the coronavirus emptied dorms, some schools are repaying students' room and board — a decision sector leaders fear will strain their bottom lines.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • March 31, 2020

Regulators could do more to spot colleges at risk of closing, report argues

Warning signs such as falling enrollment and sliding student outcomes tend to precede sudden closures, explains a report by New America.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 31, 2020

18 attorneys general urge Ed Dept to hold off on new Title IX rules amid coronavirus crisis

State leaders are calling for federal officials to halt the regulations, saying they would further complicate college operations during the pandemic.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated March 30, 2020

Coronavirus scrambles higher ed's state funding outlook

Public colleges began budget season expecting modest increases, but the pandemic could dash those hopes.

By Daniel C. Vock • March 27, 2020

What's Next: As colleges switch to pass/fail, what's the best approach?

Most schools are making the change temporarily due to the coronavirus, but its effects will follow students beyond the current semester.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 27, 2020

Trump signs coronavirus stimulus package, but higher ed leaders say it shortchanges sector

Associations and others say the $14 billion the legislation earmarks for the sector is a far cry from what's needed to buoy institutions.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated March 27, 2020

Ed Dept: Penn State failed to protect students following Sandusky scandal

The agency is directing the university to make "major changes" to how it handles sexual harassment complaints in order to comply with Title IX.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 26, 2020

President Speaks: Colleges must 'lead and not follow' through coronavirus

This unprecedented challenge could inspire needed change, writes E. Gordon Gee, who has spent four decades as a university president.

By ​E. Gordon Gee • March 25, 2020