George Mason students look to lawsuit to provide answers on donation specifics

A group is taking the institution to court for details on money donated to the school by controversial philanthropists. 

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 10, 2017

Washington lawmaker proposes bill to broaden OER access

A state legislator continues a two-year effort to help more public institutions afford open-source learning materials for students.

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 9, 2017

E. Gordon Gee offers tips for Betsy DeVos as she takes the helm of ED

The higher ed mainstay issues a set of recommendations for the incoming secretary of education. 

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 8, 2017

Louisiana eyes endowment spending as salve for higher ed cuts

Lawmakers are considering increased tax benefits as a lure to attract more donations to universities already hard hit by budget cuts and bracing for more.

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 8, 2017

Betsy DeVos confirmed as next secretary of education

Though GOP Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski joined Dems in voting against DeVos, a 24-hour debate and record numbers of calls were unable to sway another member of the GOP.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 7, 2017

Lawmakers move to block teacher training regulations for higher ed

'Midnight regulations’ on secondary teacher development rushed by the Obama administration are in danger of being rolled back.

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 6, 2017

Latest DeVry lawsuit settlement surpasses $2M

False marketing practices cost the former for-profit giant more money and more public scrutiny. 

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 3, 2017

Campus free speech at center of legislative debate in Colorado

Lawmakers look to expand constitutional rights throughout campus instead of confining them to specific spaces.

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 3, 2017

Disability compliance may emerge as key issue for higher ed

An updated rule for increased web-based access for disabled citizens may have ranging impact for colleges and universities. 

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 3, 2017

Immigration order could come with $700M price tag for colleges

A new report estimates that enrollment and faculty recruitment could be hampered by the new rule, and colleges could see dramatic losses in tuition and research revenue. 

By Jarrett Carter • Feb. 2, 2017

Virginia Foxx talks federal overreach, accountability in address to national accrediting council meeting

The leading House lawmaker on education and workforce offered comments on spending and the future of accreditation.

By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 31, 2017

Campuses disrupted by enforcement of new immigration order

New policy on domestic entrance is impacting higher education, a drawing response from its leaders.

By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 30, 2017

Missouri college officials make case against funding cuts

College and university officials offer hard data in an effort to hold off more than $30 million in legislative cuts. 

By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 27, 2017

New bills seek to expand access, performance at Florida's public institutions

Two new legislative proposals are likely to pass with strong new guidelines for faculty support and education goals.

By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 27, 2017

Future in flux at U of Louisville

Dramatic changes to Kentucky's political landscape have created a culture of questions for one of its largest campuses. 

By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 26, 2017

How Trump's wall could impact higher education

Observers expect negative outcomes from the president's immigration agenda. 

By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 26, 2017

Kentucky court rules against UK school newspaper on sexual assault coverage

FERPA regulations are at the center of a court ruling against the University of Kentucky's student newspaper and its coverage of a controversial campus crime issue.

By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 25, 2017

Arkansas moves towards performance-based funding model for higher ed

State officials say that an outcomes-based formula for funding colleges will encourage more access and ensure smart spending of public funds. 

By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 25, 2017

Higher education officials brace for impact of Trump liberal arts cuts

Grinnell College is one of many institutions nationwide where institutional identities may be reshaped by new spending priorities.

By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 24, 2017

Former Oxford student sues school for ‘boring’ professor

The iconic university faces legal action from a student who says that an uninspiring professor set him on a course for underperformance and lower earnings as a professional. 

By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 23, 2017

Trump administration signals potential cuts to arts funding

Endowments which support public broadcast entities could be in jeopardy with rumors of new Trump federal budget priorities swirling. 

By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 23, 2017

Affordability, access, fate of undocumented students top higher ed leaders' Trump concerns

A few days after the election, higher ed leaders gathered to discuss apprehensions about what the nation's next president could mean for the industry.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Jan. 20, 2017

AASCU lists top higher ed policy matters for states in 2017

The advocacy organization for public institutions lays out the top funding and industrial priorities for the upcoming year.

By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 20, 2017

DeVos mum on for-profit accountability in confirmation hearing

The top choice for education secretary roils federal lawmakers and policy observers on the subject of regulation.

By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 20, 2017

Florida public colleges spend $2M in lobbying each year

Public schools in the Sunshine State invest in engaging lawmakers for support and funding. 

By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 20, 2017