University of Nebraska-Lincoln proposes staff cuts to remedy $12M deficit

The state flagship also called for reduced funding for student teaching assistants and the diversity, equity and inclusion office.

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 27, 2023

Park University to cut 16 faculty jobs and various academic programs

The private nonprofit institution in Missouri blamed the COVID-19 pandemic for broad financial stress on the higher ed sector.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 21, 2023

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College finances in a rapidly changing sector

Colleges are increasingly tightening their belts and pursuing alternative revenue sources amid declining enrollment and increased competition.

By Higher Ed Dive staff

GAO: Future student loan relief programs must fully address fraud risks

The Education Department approved loan forgiveness for 14 million borrowers without employing proper safeguards, the government watchdog found.

By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 21, 2023

UW-Parkside looks to cut 50 full-time jobs, about 10% of its workforce

The reductions intend to steady the Wisconsin public college’s budget, which is stressed by demographic challenges, high costs and state funding declines.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 13, 2023

New College of Florida wants at least $400M in state funding for institutional overhaul

The small liberal arts institution will need to overcome long-term underfunding challenges to reach 1,200 students by 2028, President Richard Corcoran said.

By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 10, 2023

Bradley University looks to cut over 20 programs and 68 faculty positions

The move comes after the president of the Illinois private nonprofit announced a $13 million budget shortfall.

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 8, 2023

Vermont State expects only 1 faculty layoff, but deepens program cuts

Enough instructors retired or took buyouts that the public college didn’t need to move forward with more drastic reductions.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 3, 2023

Vermont State unveils administrative and staff cuts to save $3.1M

The moves are the latest cost-cutting effort from the university, which is also looking to eliminate academic programs and reduce faculty numbers. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 31, 2023

SUNY Potsdam reduces number of academic program cuts from 14 to 9

The New York public college, which has lost significant student numbers, is looking to close a $9 million budget gap.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 26, 2023

Lesley University to lay off faculty as it phases out 4 degrees

Enrollment has tanked at the private Massachusetts institution, where the president has faced two no-confidence votes.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 24, 2023

5 surprising facts about course material affordability

How do student affordability and happier faculty connect? Read more about the hidden costs of course materials.

Oct. 23, 2023

Moody’s: Enrollment hinges on programs aligning with student interests

Subjects like computer and information sciences have attracted more students in recent years, but they can be expensive to expand and upgrade.

By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 20, 2023

Republican lawmakers skip raises for Wisconsin university employees in DEI fight

The state's Legislature has waged a protracted battle against diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at college campuses.

By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 18, 2023

UW-Oshkosh cuts workforce by more than 200 as budget crisis unfolds

The Wisconsin public college is laying off 140 staff members, while others voluntarily resigned.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 17, 2023

Hodson Trust gives parting gift of over $100M to 2 Maryland colleges

Hood College and Washington College each received over $50 million, the largest donations in their respective histories, from the now-dissolved trust.

By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 17, 2023

Colleges can take steps to address the affordable housing crisis

From contributing underutilized land to tapping government support, institutions can help alleviate the problem — and get a return on their investment. 

By Eric Maribojoc • Oct. 16, 2023

Moody’s: Student housing sees rebound

Occupancy and rental rates have jumped since the pandemic, but inflation remains a hurdle for owners and developers.

By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 12, 2023

Vermont State unveils faculty buyout plan in hopes of avoiding layoffs

Employees who take the deal will receive additional compensation equal to half their current salary at the end of the 2023-24 academic year. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 10, 2023

Lawmakers press state leaders on land-grant HBCU funding gaps

Here’s how legislators are reacting after the Biden administration accused 16 states of underfunding historically Black land-grants by over $12 billion.

By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 10, 2023

More colleges are resetting tuition. Does the strategy work?

Some institutions have seen short-term enrollment gains from slashing their sticker prices, but the strategy doesn’t guarantee a turnaround.

By Danielle McLean • Oct. 9, 2023

What’s next for Birmingham-Southern College?

The private institution may have averted closure through a state lifeline, but questions remain about its financial plan.

By Lilah Burke • Oct. 5, 2023

Vermont State University looks to eliminate 10 programs, up to 33 full-time faculty

The public institution’s president is also recommending some majors be consolidated or moved to other campuses.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 3, 2023

Christian Brothers University to cut $4M from budget to address deficit

The Roman Catholic college in Tennessee recently declared financial exigency, which can lead to layoffs of tenured faculty members. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 2, 2023

Dickinson State finalizes plan to cut 7 programs, 5 tenured faculty

North Dakota’s higher ed board will need to OK eliminating degrees at the public college.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 27, 2023

Dickinson State faculty plead to preserve academic programs — and their jobs

The North Dakota college’s president said it must cut degrees and tenured positions to counter a potential $1 million budget hole.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 22, 2023