Cyberattacks keep targeting colleges. How can they protect themselves?

Higher ed's sprawling systems mean cybersecurity doesn't come easy — or cheap. But smart strategies and thinking through risk can go a long way.

By Liz Farmer • Nov. 29, 2021

Private student loan use varies widely by state, report finds

The private student loan market has grown to $136.3 billion, or 8% of all student loans, The Institute for College Access & Success reported.

By Rick Seltzer • Nov. 19, 2021

Inflation set to squeeze financially constrained colleges hardest

Most colleges won't be able to offset all of their cost increases by raising tuition, Fitch Ratings predicts.

By Rick Seltzer • Nov. 19, 2021

University of Austin shared a worldview, but does it have a business plan?

Startup liberal arts university says it aims to recenter education on the pursuit of truth. Experts will watch whether it can be financially sustainable.

By Rick Seltzer • Nov. 9, 2021

Higher ed groups call for quick changes to FAFSA verification

The federal government should share data among agencies and change who is targeted in audits in order to remove student burdens, a new white paper says.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 8, 2021

Colleges' net prices drop as inflation outpaces average published tuition

Sticker prices crept up incrementally this year, but students pay less on average after inflation and financial aid, College Board finds.

By Rick Seltzer • Oct. 27, 2021

Bloomfield College appeals for funding to help it stay open beyond current academic year

The private institution in New Jersey seeks philanthropic support and partnerships that could include a merger, it said Tuesday.

By Rick Seltzer • Oct. 19, 2021

Pennsylvania system presses for more state funding amid merger progress

PASSHE is seeking a 15% boost in appropriations to $550 million, a cash infusion leaders say will help make it more affordable.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 15, 2021

South Dakota's 6 public universities could face dozens of cost-cutting measures

A state-commissioned task force recommended sharing services and combining programs, among other steps.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 7, 2021

Public Service Loan Forgiveness changes promise $1.74B in quick debt relief for 22,000 borrowers

The U.S. Department of Education starts an anticipated revamp of the often-criticized program, where only 2.1% of applicants have met requirements.

By Rick Seltzer • Oct. 6, 2021

Washington University in St. Louis uses 65% endowment return to adopt need-blind admissions

Surging investments powered a $1 billion financial aid initiative at the private university. But need-blind admissions can be very expensive for institutions.

By Rick Seltzer • Oct. 5, 2021

Board votes to unite 3 merging Vermont colleges under the name Vermont State University

The state's higher education system is merging the institutions in an attempt to help them regain their financial footing.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 30, 2021

Stanford University plans to buy struggling Catholic college's campus

Notre Dame de Namur University will use funds from selling its grounds to fuel a transition to a primarily online institution.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 29, 2021

Foundation will spend up to $500M to expand access at selective liberal arts colleges

The Schuler Education Foundation is already working with five institutions, and is willing to reach up to 15 to 20 more.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 29, 2021

Can colleges compete with companies like Coursera?

Arthur Levine discusses how trends like personalized education are unfolding, what's driving them, and what can go right or wrong for colleges.

By Rick Seltzer • Sept. 28, 2021

Kentucky State says it needs emergency funding to make it past spring

Regents are asking for money to cover a $15M shortfall from unpaid expenses and a projected $7M gap for the 2022 fiscal year.

By Natalie Schwartz • Updated Oct. 20, 2021

JPMorgan Chase acquires financial planning platform Frank to connect with college students

The bank is hoping its purchase of the company will help it forge deeper relationships that could last long after students leave campus.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 22, 2021

Recent regulatory action signals a turning point for ISAs

A recent CFPB statement that income-share agreements are loans could hurt the financial products — or mark a new era.

By Rick Seltzer • Sept. 21, 2021

Iowa's public universities request $22M in additional funding

The institutions' presidents suggested the additional money is necessary to help them stay competitive with their peers.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 17, 2021

Mills College trustees finalize merger with Northeastern after court order lifted

The 169-year-old Mills will cease to be a women's institution despite a legal challenge from its own alumnae association.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 15, 2021

Income-share agreements are loans, and provider misled students, CFPB says

The agency's actions underline a tightening regulatory environment for the ISA market, where uncertainty has long pervaded.

By Rick Seltzer • Sept. 8, 2021

No, out-of-state students don't always bring in more revenue, new research suggests

An increase of nonresident students at public colleges was linked to a decrease in per-student tuition revenue, a recent paper found.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 3, 2021

What factors should college leaders consider with consolidations?

New Ithaka S+R research examines the reasoning behind public higher ed mergers and their effects on disadvantaged students.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 31, 2021

University of Texas at San Antonio to acquire art school

The university's deal for the Southwest School of Art is the latest domino to fall in a steadily consolidating art school market.

By Rick Seltzer • Aug. 24, 2021

How could investing in regional colleges help communities?

Robert Maxim talks about his new Brookings Institution report arguing for a major infusion of federal money into an overlooked group of schools.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 13, 2021