Bain warns of ‘perilous environment’ for colleges as COVID-19 relief dries up

Although the higher education sector gained financial stability during the pandemic, the effects are likely short-lived, analysts said

By Natalie Schwartz • May 23, 2023

How publicly traded higher education companies are performing

Grand Canyon Education reported a spike in online growth at its chief partner university, though its ground campus enrollment fell slightly. 

Updated May 9, 2025

Report: Many borrowers who could benefit from income-driven repayment don’t know about it

The Education Department should ramp up communications about the plans as it rolls out regulations to expand them, New America said.

By Laura Spitalniak • May 15, 2023

Virginia Republicans request higher ed, DEI spending study on public colleges

Two top House lawmakers cited anecdotal reports of growing numbers of noninstructional staff specializing in diversity, equity and inclusion.

By Laura Spitalniak • May 9, 2023

Chegg stock continues slip on investor fears of AI disruption

With its Q1 earnings, the company shared concerns that student interest in ChatGPT is impacting growth for its tutoring and homework help services.

By Roger Riddell • May 4, 2023

2U’s first quarter revenue down 6% from prior year

The company significantly reduced its spending over the same period.

By Laura Spitalniak • Updated April 27, 2023

Education Department struggles to fulfill its duties without a significant bump in funding

As the agency crafts a new FAFSA, students and states are in the lurch.

By Lilah Burke • April 20, 2023

Graduate student stipends in the Midwest are falling behind the rest of the country

A University of Iowa Ph.D. candidate worries low compensation will make it harder for the region’s universities to draw talent to graduate programs.

By Caleb Klipowicz • April 19, 2023

HBCUs level up: Funding pours in to tackle critical needs and rewrite history after George Floyd

Historically Black institutions also saw an influx of pandemic money from government and philanthropy. But they say it's not enough.

By Danielle McLean • April 14, 2023

3 state budget trends to watch for higher education

Though legislatures’ budgets are still up in the air, patterns are emerging around college funding.

By Lilah Burke • April 13, 2023

Education Department cuts off Florida for-profit college’s access to federal student aid

Florida Career College took in more than $99 million in Title IV funds in its fiscal year ending in 2020.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • April 11, 2023

King’s College, on the brink of closure, still fundraising to stay alive

The New York religious institution is aiming for $2.6 million to keep its doors open. It hasn’t hit the mark yet.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • April 10, 2023

When it comes to college basketball coach pay, the ball is in revenue’s court

Analysts could not compare gender pay equity in women’s and men’s college basketball due to a lack of women coaches in men’s programs.

By Ginger Christ • April 10, 2023

How flexible tuition payment options keep students enrolled

With Nelnet Campus Commerce Payment Plans, relieve financial burdens and keep students enrolled by allowing them to make tuition payments over time.

By Mollie Nolan • April 10, 2023

Average full-time faculty pay fell 2.4% after inflation, AAUP finds

This is the third consecutive year wage growth fell below inflation, according to the faculty organization.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • April 6, 2023

Legislators want short-term Pell — but can’t agree on the details

Congress is considering three proposals that would allow Pell Grants to go toward programs shorter than 15 weeks.

By Lilah Burke • April 4, 2023

Iowa Wesleyan University to close at the end of the academic year

The private nonprofit institution attributed the decision to changing enrollment and the state’s governor refusal to provide federal pandemic aid funds.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • March 28, 2023

Government must act fast to protect students and colleges from Silicon Valley’s economic threat

Colleges’ increasing dependence on private-sector ed tech firms leaves them open to risk, says the head of the Student Borrower Protection Center.

By Mike Pierce • March 27, 2023

By The Numbers: What potential budget cuts to Ed Dept would look like

Among House Republican leaders’ ideas to rein in the budget is a spending cap at FY 22 enacted levels.

By Kara Arundel • March 22, 2023

Merger Watch: Opinions on corporate restructuring in higher education

This op-ed series offers insight from an expert who’s led a college merger and specializes in higher education partnerships.

Updated Dec. 20, 2024

How colleges can keep donors happy and protect themselves from scandal

Good stewardship doesn’t mean being tied to a donor whose behavior is beyond the pale. These best practices can help.

By Lilah Burke • March 15, 2023

Texas bill would overhaul community college funding

The proposed legislation would tie a majority of the state's junior college funding to performance and student outcomes.

By Laura Spitalniak • March 10, 2023

Loan servicers charged late fees, interest after on-time payments, federal agency finds

Some providers reversed credit card payments without warning student loan borrowers, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

By Laura Spitalniak • March 9, 2023

Why Vermont State’s digital library idea is so controversial

Digital-first libraries already existed in higher education. But librarians have concerns about adopting them for all disciplines and materials.

By Lilah Burke • March 8, 2023

Performance-based funding linked to higher SAT scores in bottom quarter

Moderately selective colleges also saw enrollment declines among racial minorities the more they relied on the funding model, new research shows.

By Laura Spitalniak • March 8, 2023