Restrictions threaten 'integrity of our system of higher education,' groups say

AAC&U and PEN America push back against laws and policymakers seeking to dictate what can be taught on campus.

By Rick Seltzer • June 8, 2022

Federal action didn't prompt accreditors to boost student outcomes, research suggests

Evidence fails to show the 2008 Higher Education Act improved outcomes, report finds — suggesting transparency and accountability may be better tools.

By Laura Spitalniak • June 7, 2022

U of Minnesota tried to make reasonable accommodations before firing customer service worker, appeals court rules

Reassignment has proven a contentious topic in employment law circles, with a recent court ruling calling it "last among equals" as an accommodation.

By Ryan Golden • June 6, 2022

Last week’s big quote: ‘This is not enough’

A recap of last week's major higher ed news starts off with a challenge for universities that have links to slavery.

By Higher Ed Dive Staff • June 6, 2022

Sexual abuse prevention groups call for Education Department to investigate nondisclosure agreement use

The organizations say students are being pressured to sign these contracts and are unknowingly waiving their legal rights under Title IX.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 2, 2022

Adults who borrowed for college doubt higher ed's value, survey says

Those with outstanding debt were twice as likely to say the cost of their education outweighed the benefits, according to the Federal Reserve Board.

By Rick Seltzer • May 25, 2022

Education Department delays release of draft Title IX rule again, now targets June

The agency at one point planned to publish proposed regulations directing how colleges must adjudicate sexual misconduct in April, then postponed to May.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 23, 2022

Dissecting affirmative action opponents' arguments before the Supreme Court

Nineteen states led by Oklahoma filed a court brief in favor of ending race-conscious college admissions in a closely watched case.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 23, 2022

Attacks on new UW-Madison chancellor show how culture wars have come for college presidents

Experts say GOP rhetoric on selection of UCLA law dean Jennifer Mnookin undermines higher ed's autonomy and mission to serve the public good.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 20, 2022

Use COVID-19 relief money to address mental health, Ed Dept urges colleges

Institutions can apply some of the $76 billion earmarked for higher ed to efforts like crisis hotlines and suicide prevention programs, officials say.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 19, 2022

Ed Dept will continue to waive financial aid verification rules for 2022-23

The agency first relaxed its policies for the 2021-22 enrollment cycle as an acknowledgement of students’ pandemic-induced hardships.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 18, 2022

A look at 13 years of Title IX policy

As colleges prepare to adhere to new regulations governing the federal sex discrimination law, we look back at major events in recent Title IX history.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated April 22, 2024

Pandemic student loan pause mostly helps borrowers who can afford to pay, report says

Only 5% of borrowers who don't expect to make payments when freeze ends are currently building savings, according to a new Philadelphia Fed survey.

By Natalie Schwartz • May 16, 2022

Financial aid administrators call for student loan system reforms

NASFAA helped develop more than two dozen recommendations on components like loan plan design and servicer oversight.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 16, 2022

Permanently expand SNAP benefits to college students, researchers say

Lawmakers broadened eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, but those expansions are slated to expire.

By Laura Spitalniak • May 12, 2022

California bill would create revenue-sharing agreement with college athletes

The proposal would apply to public and private institutions. Experts say it represents a significant departure from the NCAA's amateurism model.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 12, 2022

White House eyes digital divide with discount for low-income families

Almost 40% of American households will be eligible for subsidies lowering internet costs to no more than $30 a month under the $14.2 billion program. 

By Anna Merod • May 11, 2022

Zovio in danger of delisting from Nasdaq

The University of Arizona Global Campus servicer's stock price fell below required levels. It will be removed if it doesn't rebound by the fall.

By Rick Seltzer • May 9, 2022

FAFSA completion falls about 9% from previous year, report says

The drop was driven by a decline in renewals, especially among Pell Grant-eligible students, the National College Attainment Network found.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • April 28, 2022

Education Department plans to issue Title IX proposal in May, not April as expected

Advocates for sexual assault survivors had pressed the agency to speed up its timeline for publishing the highly anticipated draft rule.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • April 28, 2022

University of Arizona Global Campus regains access to GI Bill benefits

The online college can once again offer military education benefits after they lapsed for about three weeks because of agency delays.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 26, 2022

Ed Dept expands Second Chance Pell program for third time

Addition of 73 colleges means 200 can now participate with grants for students in prison.

By Laura Spitalniak • April 26, 2022

Consumer law watchdog: Transcript withholding can harm college students

The CFPB said it would start looking into academic transcript holds, following a call from Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to end the practice.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • April 22, 2022

A $400K settlement over misgendering a trans student could foreshadow wave of Title IX clashes

A Shawnee State University faculty member had sued the Ohio public institution over disciplinary action officials took against him.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • April 21, 2022

Report can't determine why thousands of student loans hadn't been forgiven under Income-Driven Repayment

Just 157 loans were forgiven as Income-Driven Repayment was hurt by communication and data failures, the Government Accountability Office found.

By Rick Seltzer • April 20, 2022