NCAA panel recommends more benefits for DI college athletes, sport-specific governance

But the committee rejected calls to divide Division I sports, arguing its “breadth and diversity” is crucial to college athletics. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 4, 2023

USC and 2U misled online students through doctored U.S. News rankings, lawsuit says

Students brought a class-action lawsuit this week alleging the university and online program manager violated California’s consumer law.

By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 21, 2022

Fix HBCU underfunding with bipartisan legislation, report says

States like Maryland and Tennessee offer examples for how to fund HBCUs equitably, the Hunt Institute argues.

By Laura Spitalniak • Dec. 21, 2022

Here’s a breakdown of how federal funding counts toward for-profit colleges’ 90/10 rule

The list puts into practice congressional changes limiting revenue for-profit colleges can draw from federal education funds — including military aid.

By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 21, 2022

Is the era of college nonprofit conversions over?

A recent federal court ruling and coming regulations could deter some for-profit colleges from attempting to become nonprofits under complex deals. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 19, 2022

Texas bill would ban diversity offices at public colleges

The proposal includes a provision that would force institutions to pay legal costs for people who successfully sue them for violations.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 19, 2022

Democrats seek to create oversight committee governing for-profit colleges

A list of institutions that have engaged in illegal or fraudulent activities would be published annually under newly introduced legislation.

By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 8, 2022

CEHE sues Education Department for $500M, alleging agency forced its colleges to close

The former college operator says the agency wanted to push its institutions to suddenly shutter so it could impose financial penalties.

By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 6, 2022

Most colleges don’t provide accurate financial aid offers, federal watchdog says

The U.S. Government Accountability Office recommended Congress pursue legislation that would require institutions to give clear, standardized information.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 6, 2022

Battle lines form over new borrower defense to repayment rules

New regulations will allow the agency to review debt forgiveness claims for groups rather than individuals. For-profits question whether that’s fair. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 6, 2022

The year’s biggest higher ed stories — so far

These topics have resonated most with our readers so far in 2022.

By Higher Ed Dive Staff • Dec. 5, 2022

Judge rejects Grand Canyon University’s bid to overturn its for-profit status

The ruling says the Education Department has the power to determine whether it considers colleges for-profits for federal financial aid purposes.

By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 2, 2022

Supreme Court agrees to expedited review of Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan

The justices plan to hear oral arguments in February. An injunction against the program will remain in place while they review the case. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 1, 2022

Penn State will work to re-merge its law schools

Maintaining two separately accredited schools is not the best use of resources in a competitive landscape, according to the university's president.

By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 30, 2022

NYU agrees to improve student housing accessibility under ADA

An agreement with the Justice Department covers some 4,000 student housing units across more than 30 facilities the nonprofit university owns and leases.

By Rick Seltzer • Nov. 23, 2022

UC Berkeley agrees to make online content accessible to settle Justice Department lawsuit

The university’s videos, podcasts and MOOCs are inaccessible to people with hearing, vision and manual disabilities, the agency says. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Updated Nov. 25, 2022

Biden extends student loan payment freeze as debt forgiveness program stalls in court

The Education Department said if litigation isn't resolved, the moratorium will end June 2023.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 22, 2022

ABA proposal to end admissions testing requirements passes next hurdle

The change would not take effect until fall 2025 if it wins final approval in a vote scheduled for February.

By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 18, 2022

Department of Justice identifies suspect in most of this year’s HBCU bomb threats

The alleged perpetrator, a minor, will be brought up on charges unrelated to the threats against HBCUs, according to the FBI.

By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 18, 2022

Federal attorneys can now recommend student loan discharges in bankruptcy proceedings

Officials tout new student loan bankruptcy process as more fair and accessible, but consumer advocates say much depends on how it's put in place.

By Rick Seltzer • Nov. 17, 2022

Federal judge temporarily halts enforcement of Florida’s Stop WOKE Act in public colleges

The law stops faculty from discussing certain race-related topics, a prohibition the judge called “dystopian.”

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 17, 2022

Judge approves Sweet v. Cardona student debt relief settlement, but likely appeal looms

The deal would cancel $6 billion in student loans for students who say the Education Department didn't respond to allegations 151 colleges misled them.

By Rick Seltzer , Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 17, 2022

Discover concludes student loan probe

While the card company said it has finished its own investigation into its student loan servicing practices, it may still be subject to regulatory probes.

By Caitlin Mullen • Nov. 16, 2022

Congress passes bill voiding NDAs in cases of sexual assault, harassment; Biden expected to sign

The act would allow those who experienced sexual assault or harassment in the workplace — and who signed NDAs — to talk about their experiences.

By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 16, 2022

Final arguments unfold as Sweet v. Cardona settlement nears conclusion

U.S. District Judge William Alsup heard arguments this week from the Biden administration as well as colleges that oppose the deal.

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 11, 2022