California Gov. Newsom's budget proposal increases state funding, freezes tuition

Yet some say the budget falls short of meeting the needs of the state's primary financial aid program and low-income students.

By Hallie Busta • Jan. 14, 2019

Will sharing more K-12 data increase enrollment at public universities?

To improve in-state college recruitment, Illinois education officials are looking at expanding access to student data and funding scholarships for top students.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 14, 2019

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Artificial Intelligence

As AI continues its forward march in education and the workplace, colleges are grapplling with how best to incorporate the emerging technology into admissions, coursework and elsewhere.

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Appeals court rules U of Southern California’s sexual misconduct investigations unfair

A court said the university must give students who face severe penalties the opportunity to question their accusers and other witnesses during a hearing. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 11, 2019

Wealthier students borrow more for college. Here's why.

The gap between what high- and low-income students borrowed on average rose from $7,500 to $10,500 over a four-year period, a new report finds.

By James Paterson • Jan. 11, 2019

Campus group urges Michigan State to hire outsider as president

Any internal candidate in the university's "calcified, top-down, secretive and retaliatory culture cannot effectively change it," writes Reclaim MSU.

By James Paterson • Jan. 9, 2019

Temple pays $5.5M to settle lawsuit over U.S. News ranking inflation

Students claimed the college inflated scores of a business school program in order to nab a higher spot on the publication's popular ranking.

By James Paterson • Jan. 8, 2019

Paying public college presidents more may not boost funding

A new study finds top executives' big paychecks do not yield increased revenues for the college, as some otherwise expect.

By James Paterson • Jan. 7, 2019

Ed Department's draft accreditation rules loosen oversight

The proposal also drops the credit hour definition and gives colleges more flexibility to define their own programs.

By Hallie Busta • Jan. 7, 2019

Career Education settles 5-year inquiry over marketing practices

The for-profit operator agreed not to collect on nearly $500 million owed by students following allegations it used misleading recruiting tactics.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 4, 2019

UVA's College at Wise wants to lower tuition for Appalachian students

If approved, the change would more than halve tuition for out-of-state students from elsewhere in the mostly rural region and potentially boost revenue. 

By James Paterson • Jan. 4, 2019

More than 60 colleges back lawsuit against ‘unlawful presence’ policy

They argue the policy creates uncertainty and makes it easier for international students to inadvertently lose status and be barred from the U.S.

By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 3, 2019

Justice Dept. backs conservative group in U of Iowa lawsuit

The agency contended the university isn't protecting students' First Amendment rights and vowed to crack down on other colleges. 

By James Paterson • Jan. 3, 2019

Special counsel: MSU stonewalling Nassar investigation

A damning report from the attorney general's office found the university is unnecessarily complicating the probe, despite pledges to fully cooperate.

By James Paterson • Jan. 2, 2019

Report: Most board members think the public has a positive view of higher education

However, other recent studies show less favorable views and perceptions of political bias among U.S. adults.

By James Paterson • Dec. 21, 2018

DeVos tells higher ed leaders the industry is 'due for a rethink'

The Ed secretary laid out her department's priorities ahead of the federal negotiated rulemaking session on accreditation that begins next month.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 20, 2018

After building spree, college maintenance spending hits 11-year high

Investment in existing buildings reached nearly $5 per gross square foot in 2017 and could rise further even as colleges struggle to grow revenue, a new report finds.

By James Paterson • Dec. 20, 2018

Supreme Court upholds doctrine that gives Ed Dept power to define its rules

The decision comes as the department moves to overhaul several regulations, including those that govern Title IX, accreditation and online learning.

By Natalie Schwartz • Updated June 27, 2019

What's next for higher ed's for-profit colleges?

More M&A and nonprofit conversions are expected as the troubled sector stares down political uncertainty in 2020 and beyond.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 19, 2018

University of Minnesota hikes nonresident tuition again

Some worry the increase will deter coveted out-of-state students, whose numbers climbed after the university slashed their tuition a decade ago.

By James Paterson • Dec. 18, 2018

3 Ohio community colleges doubled graduation rates with CUNY ASAP program

One-third of participants in the original City University of New York program were nontraditional students while one-half across the Ohio colleges were.

By James Paterson • Dec. 14, 2018

Free college programs need more than just tuition funding

In a new report, The Century Foundation says these efforts should support the higher enrollment and student needs they tend to generate.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 13, 2018

Democrats urge DeVos to take back ACICS' recognition

The politicians said they found new evidence of "misleading information" in the Ed Department's recommendation to restore the accreditor's status.

By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 13, 2018

Report: 2 in 5 states use multiple measures for remedial placement

Higher ed leaders have been rethinking remedial education as a growing body of research reveals traditional programs may not be working. 

By James Paterson • Dec. 12, 2018

Women were majority of medical school entrants for 2nd straight year

Although more women are entering the medical profession, research shows it has a long way to go to establish gender equity.

By James Paterson • Dec. 6, 2018

Betsy DeVos inks agreement with Swiss on apprenticeships

The memorandum of understanding brings a pledge from nearly two dozen Swiss companies with U.S. ties to help create training opportunities here.

By James Paterson • Dec. 5, 2018