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

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

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

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

How colleges can hone their response to ‘flashpoints’ on campus

We spoke with EAB's Jane Alexander to learn where colleges go wrong when addressing crises at their institutions and what they should do instead.

By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 19, 2019

California creates higher ed advisory council

The state, which has lacked such a group since 2011, expects it will help coordinate capacity, transfer and other goals across its three college systems. 

By Shailaja Neelakantan • Aug. 14, 2019

Report: 'Hypercompetitive' higher ed market will limit revenue growth

A focus on cost containment at regional public and private colleges could spur more consolidation, Moody's analysts note.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 14, 2019

With cuts reduced, U of Alaska opts out of financial exigency

Slashing the cuts by nearly 50% and phasing them in over three years allows the system to restructure "more methodically," said its president, Jim Johnsen.

By Hallie Busta • Updated Aug. 22, 2019

Higher ed groups push back on calls to monitor Chinese students and scholars

The FBI's advisory contributes to "a climate of fear and mistrust," said Lynn Pasquerella, president of the Association of American Colleges & Universities.

By Shailaja Neelakantan • Aug. 13, 2019

Does free college come with trade-offs?

A new report from the American Enterprise Institute examines the relationship between government subsidies and higher ed attainment and resources.

By Shailaja Neelakantan • Aug. 12, 2019

College groups voice support for bill to help students get SNAP benefits

The federal legislation targets issues preventing students from accessing the program at a time when more colleges are courting nontraditional students.

By Shailaja Neelakantan • Aug. 6, 2019

Dartmouth settles sexual misconduct case for $14M

The college also agreed to support campus programming designed to identify and reduce the risk of sexual misconduct.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 6, 2019

2 students accused of sexual misconduct seek class-action lawsuit against U of California

Legal experts say the complaint could open the floodgates for similar litigation against more colleges' Title IX policies. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 5, 2019

House bill would restore federal aid for students with marijuana offenses

The proposed legislation is part of a larger push to let students with convictions retain access to higher education. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 2, 2019

Higher ed leaders criticize claim Chinese propaganda sways view of visa process

A State Department official's comments drew mixed reactions, with some student exchange experts taking issue with the effective denial of visa delays.

By Shailaja Neelakantan • Aug. 1, 2019

U of California System to audit campuses for foreign influence 'risk'

Intelligence warnings are being countered by calls from colleges to ensure oversight is applied in a focused and careful manner.

By Shailaja Neelakantan • July 31, 2019

U of Alaska System board votes to merge its 3 universities

Other options on the table in response to a proposed 41% cut in state support were spreading the cuts across the institutions or adopting a consortium model.

By Natalie Schwartz • July 30, 2019