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Michigan State launches independent Larry Nassar investigation
The move comes three years after the sports doctor was arrested and amid criticism over an earlier review whose findings were not released.
By Hallie Busta • June 24, 2019 -
Ed Dept repackages accreditor guidance
The department says the handbook is based on current rules, but critics worry it conflates new rulemaking priorities, which are still out for comment.
By Hallie Busta • June 21, 2019 -
9 colleges recognized for supporting Latino students
A new award calls out efforts to raise recruitment, retention and graduation rates of the growing student segment, whose degree attainment still lags.
By James Paterson • June 21, 2019 -
$15 minimum wage to boost pay of 1 in 4 college staff
Private and religious institutions will have to make a bigger adjustment than publics to comply with the increases, according to industry salary data.
By James Paterson • June 20, 2019 -
Feds recommend colleges teach students about aid, debt
As students' debt load grows, a Treasury Department commission suggests ways colleges can help them better manage their money and pay off loans.
By James Paterson • June 19, 2019 -
Survey finds bipartisan voter support for federal policies to ensure students benefit from college
Democrats and Republicans agreed on several such proposals, including shutting off aid to poor-performing schools and new accreditor requirements.
By James Paterson • June 18, 2019 -
Accreditors aren't using data to improve equity, report finds
The criticisms come as higher ed takes a harder look at using data for benchmarks and as accreditors are in the hot seat over new oversight rules.
By Shailaja Neelakantan • June 14, 2019 -
Report: How states are planning to boost attainment rates
Ithaka S+R found more than 40 states have set goals to increase credential attainment, but they vary in their ambition and long-term success.
By James Paterson • June 13, 2019 -
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 -
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 -
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: 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 -
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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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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
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