Michigan’s voting rights initiative highlights a push to engage campuses

The state's move to resolve a student-led lawsuit comes as more advocacy groups are urging colleges to promote student voting. 

By Anastassia Gliadkovskaya • June 13, 2019

Ed Dept unveils proposed accreditation rules

The regulations would give accreditors more leeway to take action against colleges and allow institutions to have programs approved more quickly.

By Natalie Schwartz • June 12, 2019

Community college students more likely to take, prefer online classes

However, a new report from Educause suggests those students may be less aware of the support services available to them.

By James Paterson • June 10, 2019

Report: Program design key to successful free college programs

A new report from The Century Foundation hails the "astonishing" growth in promise initiatives but warns some may limit access. 

By James Paterson • June 10, 2019

New bill takes aim at tax breaks for college donors

The legislation would require institutions receiving federal funds to implement policies asserting that donations don't influence admissions. 

By James Paterson • June 7, 2019

Report: Does the public have a voice in college accreditation?

A review of accreditors' public commissioners found many had strong ties to higher ed, prompting calls for stricter rules over who can have the job. 

By Natalie Schwartz • June 7, 2019

As Congress debates 'Dreamers' bill, colleges focus on aid and services

Democrats' American Dream and Promise Act, which could give legal status to more than 2 million immigrants, is not expected to pass the Senate.

By Anastassia Gliadkovskaya • June 6, 2019

A look at how states are struggling to shore up higher ed, general finances

Economic recovery has boosted revenue to states but their support for higher education lags pre-recession levels, a new report from Pew finds.

By James Paterson • June 6, 2019

Democrats press for details on Ed Dept's income-share plans

The inquiry follows comments last month by a top department official suggesting the agency may experiment with the financing mechanism.

By Hallie Busta • June 5, 2019

Survey: Women not as comfortable voicing some opinions in class

Graduates who feel more open to sharing their less popular views also reported stronger emotional attachment to their alma maters, Gallup reports. 

By Hallie Busta , James Paterson , Natalie Schwartz • June 5, 2019

Chinese government warns students about ‘risks’ of attending US colleges

Higher ed leaders are concerned broad political statements by both countries are leading to policies that threaten a vital supply of international students.

By Hallie Busta , James Paterson • June 4, 2019

From badges to performance reviews, here's how colleges are reinventing the Work-Study job

As the policy debate heats up over the future of the federal program, institutions are exploring new kinds of student jobs and ways to verify them.

By James Paterson • Updated June 5, 2019

Virginia freezes public college tuition for the first time in 2 decades

Advocates call the decision "a significant victory" for students and their families and indicative of a broader trend of revitalized state funding.

By James Paterson • June 3, 2019

Domestic policy, competition abroad mean fewer international students in the US

A new report analyzes current research on factors contributing to the continued decline in international students.

By James Paterson • May 31, 2019

Federal labor board proposes rule to prevent graduate student unions at private colleges

If implemented, the regulations will reverse a ruling that gave them the right to collectively bargain in 2016. 

By James Paterson • Updated Sept. 20, 2019

State, college officials say educational quality measures need a boost

A survey of two sides of the higher ed triad offers ideas for improvement as the industry contends with new credentials, providers and regulations.

By James Paterson • May 28, 2019

Moody's identifies 'growing' cyber threat on college campuses

Budget constraints may make it difficult for colleges to keep up their defenses as attacks grow more complex, analysts write.

By James Paterson • May 24, 2019

College Scorecard adds preliminary program-level data

Applauded by advocates for more accountability, the update also includes information on additional types of institutions and student groups.

By James Paterson • May 23, 2019

Is change coming to Federal Work-Study?

As momentum builds for a Higher Education Act rewrite, lawmakers and policy experts are putting forth ideas to update the student employment program.

By James Paterson • May 22, 2019

Ed Dept expands Second Chance Pell Grant program for people in prison

More colleges will be able to participate in the experimental sites initiative, though challenges remain in offering postsecondary education in prison. 

By Natalie Schwartz • May 21, 2019

Federal Work-Study pilot to expand funding, flexibility

The Ed Department's experimental site will remove limits on how much money an institution can allocate to private-sector employers, among other changes.

By Hallie Busta • May 21, 2019

Anti-affirmative action group sues U of Texas at Austin — again

Several measures have emerged as alternatives to race-conscious admissions as pressure builds to end the practice, but experts question their effectiveness. 

By Hallie Busta • May 20, 2019

Report: Ohio State officials knew of sports doctor’s sexual abuse

An independent review found a physician abused at least 177 male students, and that personnel aware of it "failed to investigate or act meaningfully."

By Hallie Busta • May 20, 2019

Sanctions continue on CollegeAmerica's parent company

Its accreditor told the operator to stop enrollment in 10 programs as well as provide outcomes data on others and justification for some marketing claims.

By Hallie Busta • May 17, 2019

Presidential candidate Julián Castro pitches latest plan for free college

The former HUD secretary's broad proposal offers specifics around income-based repayment and suggests ending federal aid to for-profit colleges.

By James Paterson • May 16, 2019