House Republicans press colleges on protest policies for fall

The lawmakers’ request signals that they will closely scrutinize how campus leaders manage expected unrest during the term. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 26, 2024

UVA tightens protest rules after chaotic spring

The state flagship will ban encampments and require people wearing masks to provide identification on request.

By Laura Spitalniak • Aug. 26, 2024

UNC Charlotte shutters its three DEI offices amid demand for ‘neutrality’

The university said it is complying with a new systemwide policy barring institutions from having offices focused on diversity, equity and inclusion. 

By Ginger Christ • Aug. 23, 2024

University of Kentucky disbands DEI center, will reassign employees

State lawmakers indicated further legislative attacks on DEI could be forthcoming, President Eli Capilouto said Tuesday.

By Laura Spitalniak • Aug. 21, 2024

University of California and Cal State tighten protest rules ahead of fall term

Officials from both systems said their institutions won't allow encampments or protesters to wear masks to conceal their identities.

By Laura Spitalniak • Aug. 20, 2024

Universities of Wisconsin president calls for $855M in new state funding

The public network’s leader unveiled a proposal to use a boost in funding to freeze tuition and increase employee salaries. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 20, 2024

Supreme Court blocks partial enforcement of final Title IX rule

Justices rebuffed an emergency request to allow uncontroversial parts of the regulations to move forward in some states with injunctions.

By Naaz Modan • Updated Aug. 19, 2024

State officials call for probe into Ben Sasse’s spending at the University of Florida

Spending at the president's office tripled year over year during Sasse's tenure, a student newspaper investigation found.

By Laura Spitalniak • Aug. 16, 2024

Chevron doctrine’s death leads 5th Circuit to ask: Is DOL’s salary test for overtime eligibility safe?

Judges questioned whether the agency’s consideration of salary exceeds the authority delegated by Congress.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 13, 2024

Federal government extends Form I-9 expiration date to 2027

Employers, including colleges, must ensure their forms bear the revised expiration date by July 31, 2026.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 12, 2024

Education Department: 2025-26 FAFSA to fully debut by Dec. 1

To avoid a repeat of this year's glitches, the agency plans to release the form for testing starting Oct. 1 with a limited number of students and institutions. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Updated Aug. 8, 2024

How college leaders can engage with conservative lawmakers on DEI

Rachel Boon, TJ Bliss and Geoffrey Landward shared their strategies for getting a seat at the negotiating table during the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association’s policy conference.

By Laura Spitalniak • Updated Nov. 25, 2024

Senate committee offers slight increase for Education Department in FY 2025

The $80 billion proposal would bump up the maximum Pell Grant to $7,495, an increase of $100. 

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 5, 2024

Title IX rule blocked in more than half of states — just as it takes effect

The Education Department clarified on Thursday that it will continue enforcing the 2020 rule in states where the new rule is paused.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 1, 2024

Education Department reverses course on batch FAFSA corrections

The change could increase colleges’ administrative burden and leave some students without financial aid this fall, one industry association said.

By Laura Spitalniak • July 31, 2024

Federal judge blocks Title IX rule in another 6 states

With the ruling, the regulations have now been put on pause in at least 21 states. 

By Natalie Schwartz • July 26, 2024

House panel subpoenas Education Department for FAFSA rollout records

The move comes after two top Republicans accused the agency of stonewalling a government watchdog’s probe into the rocky debut of the new form.

By Natalie Schwartz • July 26, 2024

Warren, Democratic lawmakers introduce bill to resurrect Chevron doctrine

The proposal would codify the Chevron doctrine, which required federal courts to give deference to agencies’ reasonable interpretation of ambiguous statutes.

By Ginger Christ • July 24, 2024

AFT sues MOHELA, alleging student loan servicer ‘misleads and misinforms’ borrowers

The Missouri nonprofit has come under attack by advocacy groups and lawmakers following high-profile billing mistakes.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 24, 2024

Court order in Louisiana Ten Commandments law: Don’t put up the posters yet

The new requirement to post the Ten Commandments in every college classroom and public school is still slated to kick in at the start of 2025.

By Naaz Modan • July 23, 2024

Biden administration asks Supreme Court to allow partial Title IX rule enforcement where blocked

The Education Department will appeal lower court decisions temporarily halting the rule over its LGBTQI+ protections, but wants to enforce other parts.

By Naaz Modan • July 23, 2024

3 policy developments that college business officers should keep tabs on

Panelists at the National Association of College and University Business Officers’ annual meeting highlighted major changes coming down the pike.

By Natalie Schwartz • July 23, 2024

Sen. Durbin calls on Education Department to protect students at 2 shuttering for-profits

Northwestern College and American Academy of Art College both announced closures in July in the senator’s home state of Illinois.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 22, 2024

Michigan to launch free community college program this fall

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's initiative will award recent high school graduates $4,800 in tuition aid annually for up to three years.

By Laura Spitalniak • July 18, 2024

Activist organizations seek to block Title IX rule in over 600 colleges nationwide

The extensive list contains over 1,100 schools and higher ed institutions, including in liberal states, and could complicate how the rule is implemented.

By Naaz Modan • July 18, 2024