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

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Mental Health and Wellness

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

By Higher Ed Dive staff

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

College officials don't think the online market 'has peaked,' survey suggests

Seven in 10 colleges expect to launch online undergraduate programs in the next three years, a new report finds.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 25, 2020

Daily Roundup: Other news from around higher ed

Bloomfield to lay off at least 22 before merger with Montclair State. North Idaho College faculty censure trustees, vote no confidence in administration.

By Natalie Schwartz, Jeremy Bauer-Wolf, Laura Spitalniak • Updated March 2, 2023

Liberty U breaks from other colleges, invites students back to campus amid coronavirus crisis

The decision to call back thousands of students runs counter to tactics public health officials are recommending to stem the virus.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • March 25, 2020

Educating ourselves on COVID-19

Knowledge is power. D2L partnered with Bayfield Design to bring you a free, science-based course on COVID-19.

By Eric Jackson • March 25, 2020

Groups request $1.5B to help minority-serving colleges respond to coronavirus

Supporters are urging Congress to help these schools cover the cost of moving instruction online as well as providing emergency aid for students.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 24, 2020

Rural colleges take steps to weather coronavirus, but will it be enough?

Observers say some institutions in remote areas could be hit hard by the transition to online instruction and the economic fallout from the crisis.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 24, 2020

New York's free college program misses underserved residents, report says

The highly touted Excelsior Scholarship isn't reaching a significant number of community college or CUNY students, according to a new analysis.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • March 24, 2020

Could coronavirus push more colleges to test-optional admissions?

As the virus spreads, some institutions are abandoning the SAT and ACT as a requirement for applicants, a trend that experts predict will likely continue.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • March 23, 2020

President Speaks: 5 tips for small-college leaders to foster community amid coronavirus

"This situation feels different because its duration and impact are so uncertain," writes Wheaton College President Dennis Hanno.

By Dennis Hanno • March 23, 2020

What's Next: How long will colleges have flexibility to offer online classes due to coronavirus?

​Relaxed federal rules have helped schools adapt instruction to stem the spread of the coronavirus, but experts advise them to be ready to show their work.

By Hallie Busta • March 20, 2020

Higher ed groups press for federal support for coronavirus response

They are calling on the government to give emergency aid and regulatory flexibility to institutions and students in light of the pandemic.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • March 20, 2020

Online learning can help weather the storm of the COVID-19 pandemic

The switch to online learning during COVID-19 is causing anxiety across the world. We've got the resources you need to be successful.

By Christopher D. Sessums • March 20, 2020

3 ways community colleges can support students during the coronavirus crisis

To meet the needs of their most vulnerable learners, these institutions should continue to offer critical services, experts say.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 19, 2020

Maryland could be the first state to close a loophole on federal aid to for-profit colleges

A bill heading to the governor's desk would count military benefits toward the federal 90/10 rule, but it may test the limits of a key interstate agreement.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • March 19, 2020

Ed Dept green-lights virtual site visits for accreditors due to coronavirus

New guidance also lets agencies extend accreditation terms and develop or revise policies without going through the typical review process.

By Hallie Busta • March 18, 2020

Workforce training, college affordability remain priorities for governors, report finds

State leaders are stressing the need for job training and free college programs, finds one organization's look at their annual addresses.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 18, 2020

Moody's lowers higher ed outlook to negative amid coronavirus crisis

Possible enrollment declines and other stressors caused by the pandemic will hurt institutions that are already struggling financially, the rating agency said.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • March 18, 2020

As coronavirus spreads, college enrollment officers report concern filling fall classes

Many officials are developing plans in case the disease affects long-term recruitment strategies, a new EAB survey reveals.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • March 18, 2020