Sexual violence persists on elite research campuses, report finds

Results from a new national survey of college students were largely unchanged from 2015, the last time the data was collected.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 17, 2019

House Democrats propose Higher Education Act rewrite

The package includes a federal-state partnership that would reward states that offer free college, along with student-level data collection.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 15, 2019

Report: State and federal spending on higher ed has nearly converged

That has big implications for colleges, as federal support mostly goes directly to students while states fund public institutions' operations, Pew explains. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 15, 2019

More than 180 colleges defend DACA to US Supreme Court

Dozens of higher ed groups filed briefs supporting the program ahead of oral arguments next month, and colleges are increasing student supports.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 10, 2019

Could a better monitoring system prevent sudden college closures?

In a new report, The Century Foundation suggests replacing the composite score with a wider range of financial responsibility standards.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 10, 2019

California offers more emergency funds for community college students

The institutions are encouraged to consider "the unique characteristics" of their student bodies when developing guidelines for receiving the funds.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 7, 2019

Bill would require accreditors to flag failing colleges sooner

Proposed legislation in the House calls on the agencies to ask for a teach-out plan or agreement if a college doesn't meet certain financial standards.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 3, 2019

'This is the bust': Colleges tackle the challenge of regional consolidation

As colleges close, budgets tighten and demographics shift, public institutions must address conflicting demands to lower costs and increase access.

By Liz Farmer • Oct. 2, 2019

Judge sides with Harvard in affirmative action admissions case

Although an appeal is expected, the ruling is viewed as a win for colleges that consider race when deciding which students to admit.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 1, 2019

We all have a lot to learn from nontraditional learners

Higher education is "tethered to a pop-culture archetype" that doesn't reflect today's students, writes Marie Cini, president of the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning.

By Marie Cini • Sept. 23, 2019

Addressing the 'mismatch' between students' needs and colleges' ability to help

A new project from the Hope Center aims to help colleges better communicate with students about cost while equipping them to be their own advocates.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 17, 2019

U of Alaska System will consider alternatives to merging

The decision came after students and staff decried the system's plans to consolidate and the state agreed to pare back budget cuts. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 16, 2019

Just 1 in 3 Americans satisfied with higher ed, report finds

Many respondents to a recent survey from think tank New America said college is unaffordable and the government shouldn't fund poor-performing schools. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 10, 2019

These lawsuits could change the stakes for higher ed

Latest: Eastern Michigan defends its Title IX practices in court documents. Judge pauses case challenging Yale's affirmative action policies. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Updated May 28, 2021

California's for-profit college crackdown meets resistance

A broad lobbying effort weakened a package of bills put forward in response to reduced federal oversight of the sector.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 9, 2019

Colleges help undocumented students with tailored support and perspective

The Trump administration's use of raids and tighter immigration policies has forced administrators to rethink the services they offer, and how.

By Daniel C. Vock • Sept. 9, 2019

Ed Dept pitches foreign gifts reporting tool, but uncertainty remains

Several higher ed groups have said they are in the dark about procedures such as how to submit corrections or handle multiple gifts from a single source. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 6, 2019

Report: 'Enormous' affordability gaps at flagship universities

The institutions are responding to state funding cuts in ways that box out low- and middle-income students, a new analysis finds.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 6, 2019

Michigan State fined $4.5 million over Nassar scandal

The university must make several changes to how it approaches campus safety and Title IX reporting following two probes by the Education Department.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 5, 2019

Ed Dept's final borrower defense rule raises bar for claims

The new rules require borrowers to go to greater lengths to prove they've been wronged, and projections show less loan debt will be recovered.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 3, 2019

What's causing fewer foreign students to head to the US?

Tighter visa policies are often blamed, but high tuition and increased competition abroad may also be factors, a new report contends. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 29, 2019

5 ways to protect your institution’s academic integrity

Reviewing admissions and enrollment processes, particularly for special admits, can help avoid a crisis, writes one risk-management expert.

By Ashley Deihr • Aug. 26, 2019

MIT apologizes for accepting $800K from Jeffrey Epstein, vows to review policies

The announcement comes as more institutions are being held accountable for accepting funding from controversial sources. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 23, 2019

STEM scholarships for women could face more Title IX challenges

A group that advocates for those accused of sexual misconduct says it may file legal complaints against colleges over gender-specific scholarships.

By Roberto Torres • Aug. 22, 2019

Capella U shares lessons from 5 years of competency-based education

The data, which includes challenges and considerations for implementing the model broadly, comes as more colleges adopt or show interest in it.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 22, 2019