Nation's oldest existing HBCU struggles to stay afloat

Amid enrollment declines, financial mismanagement, building deterioration, and unstable leadership, some wonder whether Cheyney University should be allowed to fail.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 16, 2015

Obama speaks out against oversensitivity on campuses

The former law professor joined the conversation about how college students are being 'coddled.'

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 16, 2015

U of Iowa's no-confidence vote in new president backed by other state schools

The board of regents hired a businessman with no experience in university administration to lead the university in what faculty argue was a breach of shared governance.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 15, 2015

U of California regents appeal campus sexual assault ruling

The July ruling reversed a UC San Diego suspension order levied after finding a male student in violation of the university’s sex offense policy.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 15, 2015

Federal changes mean FAFSA will accept two-year-old tax data

The move is the Obama administration's response to years of pressure to allow students to start their federal aid applications earlier in the college search process.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 14, 2015

Obama administration unveils College Scorecard to praise and criticism

The long-awaited data dump has some cheering for the college research tool and others railing against its lack of context for students and families.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 14, 2015

Data analytics and US News rankings: The week's most-read education news

Fall behind? Catch up on digital alternatives to paper textbooks, President Obama's 'College Promise' campaign, and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 11, 2015

SUNY set to approve sweeping diversity efforts

Trustees are expected to approve a new policy that would require a chief diversity officer on every campus and the collection of additional student information.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 11, 2015

Obama announces 'College Promise' campaign, advisory board

The campaign is designed to tout the administration’s free community college proposal, as well as the range of others recently proposed or enacted.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 10, 2015

Kentucky for-profit Daymar to settle with former students

The proposed settlement calls for Daymar to pay almost $1.8 million, which will be split among Kentucky and out-of-state students.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 9, 2015

Survey: Higher ed presidents largely in support of debt-free college

The Gallup/Inside Higher Ed poll asked 523 college and university presidents, finding most private institutions opposed and most public in favor.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 9, 2015

Duncan, Perez argue for K-14 expansion

An additional two years would better facilitate career education for the 21st Century economy, according to the education and labor secretaries.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 8, 2015

Lobbying spikes to save expiring Perkins Loan program

The program is running on a one year extension that ends Sept. 30, after which Congress would need to take action to keep it alive.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 4, 2015

University researchers could see major benefits from new medical trial rules

A joint group of federal departments have been working to overhaul the rules guiding human participation since 2011.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 3, 2015

New York attorney general to create independent monitor of Cooper Union

The arrangement comes as part of a settlement with the long-free college, which prompted an alumni lawsuit when it started charging tuition in 2014.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 3, 2015

Ed Dept: Michigan State violated Title IX with sexual assault policies

The department released the results of its investigation into the university’s handling of two complaints since 2011, finding slow, inequitable responses.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 2, 2015

Accreditors face critics on all sides, but Congress lacks real alternative

The reauthorization of the Higher Education Act will certainly include some required changes of accreditors, but a new system seems very unlikely.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 2, 2015

NASFAA president defends Perkins Loans amid calls for accountability

With Higher Education Act reauthorization discussions focusing on “skin in the game” policies, Justin Draeger argues the Perkins Act is an effective one, but in danger of expiring.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 1, 2015

Report urges California to find new accreditor for its community colleges

The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges has taken fire for being too harsh, including in its move to strip accreditation from the City College of San Francisco.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 1, 2015

Eduventures offers alternative credentialing recommendations

A longitudinal consumer survey of adult learners finds these students, like many colleges, are confused about definitions and the value of alternative programs.

By Tara García Mathewson • Sept. 1, 2015

Historically black Southern U at New Orleans still feeling Katrina's aftermath

SUNO, like some other New Orleans schools, has struggled to recover, thanks to delayed FEMA funds and a changing local student demographic.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 31, 2015

Analytics, MOOCs, and teacher shortages: The week’s most-read education news

Fall behind? Get caught up on students' MOOC concerns and the increasing prevalence of those courses on college applications here!

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 28, 2015

Successful enterprise risk management policies share ownership institutionwide

Colleges and universities can best address risk by creating institutionwide committees, planning broadly, staying flexible, and incorporating financial planning.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 28, 2015

Judge approves Corinthian liquidation plan with $4.3M for student fund

While students initially advocated for a halt to debt collection, the fund will provide money to help them make their case for loan discharges that could total in the billions.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 28, 2015

Audit finds more lax oversight by Ed Dept on student loan management

The department let Xerox Education Solutions off the hook for a series of missed deadlines as it worked to fix the student debt management system.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 28, 2015