Higher Learning Commission warns Illinois legislators about budget standoff

The regional accrediting agency has sent letters to the state’s public colleges and universities, asking for more information about their financials amid the state’s ongoing budget crisis.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 11, 2016

Berkeley reveals $150M deficit, 6% of its budget

Chancellor Nicholas B. Dirks laid out a series of initiatives the institution is considering to improve its financial situation, given consistently low state funding.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 11, 2016

Gates Foundation and IHEP partner for new higher ed data framework

The focus on a national metrics framework that takes nontraditional students into account aims to create a far superior foundation for higher education data to improve decision-making.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 11, 2016

Eduvation Spotlight: Hollins U's President Gray raises women's college's profile

Now in her 12th year, Nancy Gray has found success using alumnae engagement, strong internship programs, and campus traditions to empower her student body.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 10, 2016

Obama's final budget proposal would send billions to higher ed

While there are plenty of positives for higher ed in Obama's 2017 budget proposal, many of the programs and initiatives are sure to die at the hands of the Republican-controlled Congress.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 10, 2016

Michigan's public universities band together for funding appeal

In the midst of multiple state crises, the Michigan Association of State Universities has published a list of policy priorities ahead of Gov. Rick Snyder’s 2016-17 budget.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 10, 2016

Study blames increasing tuition on federal student aid

While some blame expensive amenities, bloated administrations, or state disinvestment in higher ed for the rise in tuition, a working paper from NBER pegs the increase to federal aid.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 10, 2016

LSU deterioration highlights impact of years of budget cuts

The state has funded new construction in its years of slashed budgets, but LSU is seeing severe deterioration amid a $510 million backlog for deferred maintenance.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 9, 2016

Ed Dept announces new student aid enforcement unit

The unit is designed to respond more quickly to complaints about illegal actions in the higher ed sector, where many outstanding complaints are targeted at for-profit colleges.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 9, 2016

Ed Dept announces new requirements for accreditors

Accrediting agencies must provide more information about sanctions assigned to colleges and more clearly report punitive actions.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 8, 2016

Louisiana has cut higher ed more than any other state, and it shows

The budget for state universities is down 55% since the start of the recession, and, on a per-student basis, the state’s two-year colleges get about half as much as when Jindal took office.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 5, 2016

Financial exigency for Chicago State U amid Illinois budget standoff

The majority-black university has said it would run out of money without state funding by March, and the latest step paves the way for drastic action from administrators.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 5, 2016

Campuses may be ill-equipped to handle sexual assault, but it’s the law

While there is an argument to be made over the proper role of institutions in sexual assault adjudication, meeting the expectations of existing law can be helped by outside adjudicators. 

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 4, 2016

Student protesters continue to force change on campuses across the country

Two buildings at Georgetown have new names, as does the Byrd Stadium at the University of Maryland, and Brown University faculty have changed Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 4, 2016

AAUP and AFT-Wisconsin speak out for tenure in advance of regents meeting

The American Association of University Professors and the American Federation of Teachers-Wisconsin issued a joint statement criticizing proposed tenure policy in the state.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 4, 2016

Higher Education Act may not be reauthorized for years

With an election year slowing down progress and the unlikelihood of HEA reauthorization as the first item on the docket of a new Congress, reform may be far off.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 3, 2016

Ed Dept blocks financial aid for two for-profit chains

Computer Systems Institute lost eligibility over inflated job placement rates, and a chain of beauty schools allegedly fabricated high school diplomas of students.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 3, 2016

Cornell trustees discuss divestment from fossil fuels

While the board may not vote on the issue right away, Cornell’s 64 trustees plan to discuss the $24 million in fossil fuel investments at two meetings this week.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 3, 2016

Majority of flagships enroll fewer in-state students than 10 years ago

The University of Alabama saw the greatest enrollment swing, going from 72% of freshmen coming from within the state in 2004 to just 36% in 2014.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 2, 2016

ESPN: Baylor reportedly mishandling campus rape claims against athletes

While Baylor is not under investigation by the Office of Civil Rights, ESPN chronicles several instances in which women alleged rape by Baylor athletes, receiving little to no support in return.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 2, 2016

Cluster hiring initiative at UC-Riverside gets rough start

A survey of professors’ thoughts on implementation reveals frustration over a disorganized planning process, poor direction from campus leaders, and negative effects on traditional hiring.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 2, 2016

University chiefs share 3 takeaways on evolving role of accreditation [CHEA 2016]

Leaders from Heritage University and University of California-Merced offer thoughts on agencies' roles and how they should oversee non-traditional providers.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 1, 2016

Well-meaning '15 to Finish' campaigns may overload working students

The campaigns encourage students to take at least 15 credits per semester to graduate on time, but for working students, the push may not be a good thing — especially if required.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 1, 2016

Duncan, Pearson, and collaborative models: The week's most-read education news

Fall behind? Get the latest on former education secretary Arne Duncan, Pearson's restructuring, device success in North Carolina, and more here.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 29, 2016

Federal judge limits restrictions on for-profits in Massachusetts case

Strict regulations of for-profit colleges in the state were largely upheld by a federal judge this week, but two were struck down on first amendment grounds.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 29, 2016