Knight Commission recommends separate oversight for top college football programs

The group says the NCAA's structure gives certain institutions and conferences too much power.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 3, 2020

Catholic college petition shows continued resistance to budget cuts

Students and employees are urging schools to preserve jobs and academic programs in one of the latest examples of the growing collective action.

By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 1, 2020

States should reject 'across-the-board' higher ed funding cuts: report

Researchers suggest prioritizing colleges that help Black, Hispanic, Native American and low-income students.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 24, 2020

Colleges' return to online classes complicates student housing

Some schools updated their housing contracts this academic year to avoid having to refund students if dorms close again.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 19, 2020

North American colleges most likely to expect revenue declines, survey finds

A worldwide poll of more than 700 university leaders sheds light on how the pandemic's higher ed impact varies across the globe.

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 11, 2020

Pennsylvania system gears up for major faculty, program cuts

The prospective changes follow PASSHE's vague announcement that it would combine several of its institutions.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 2, 2020

More colleges project tuition revenue will decline: report

Moody's analysts expect up to a 3.3% decrease in median net tuition income, at least in part because of the pandemic.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 29, 2020

State community college leaders say more federal aid is crucial

Respondents to a recent survey said they'd need more funding for remote learning, professional development and counseling.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 28, 2020

What's next for free college if Biden becomes president?

The pandemic could make it hard for states to pay for their share of his proposal, policy experts said.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 27, 2020

College tuition increases were historically low this year: report

The pandemic has had a profound impact on pricing, according to the College Board's latest research.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 26, 2020

Few free college programs cover living expenses and include adult students: report

In its updated analysis of these initiatives, The Education Trust suggested several ways they could be more equitable.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 23, 2020

Some colleges are lowering tuition for fall 2021

Institutions are citing the pandemic's economic uncertainty and its effect on students and families.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 23, 2020

A guide to higher education coronavirus relief funding

We break down where proposed legislation stands and what colleges should know about the aid available to them now.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated Oct. 23, 2020

Ed Dept details colleges' foreign financial ties in new report

But one higher ed group says the agency hasn't been willing to discuss compliance with the federal disclosure law.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 20, 2020

California Community Colleges gets $100M for student aid

The 20-year gift will provide emergency funds and support students close to completing a credential or transferring to a four-year college.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 20, 2020

Final endowment tax rules tailor the policy for colleges

But it's unlikely the changes will have a significant impact on schools covered by the assessment, one professor said.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 5, 2020

Community colleges entered pandemic with costs in check: report

Keeping them that way will be key and property tax revenue can help, Moody's Investors Service analysts explain.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 30, 2020

What is data's role in COVID-era talk about colleges' financial health?

We spoke with HelioCampus CEO Darren Catalano about the analytics firm's first acquisition and helping colleges understand costs.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 21, 2020

IBM plans $100M investment in HBCU computing program

Twin initiatives aim to bolster research and improve diversity in the field.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 17, 2020

College tuition benchmark posts big drop in August

The Consumer Price Index for the measure fell from July, likely because of tuition cuts stemming from the pandemic.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 14, 2020

Debt payments at risk for colleges where auxiliary income takes a hit, Moody's says

The use of online instruction and having fewer students on campus could trigger big revenue losses for some colleges.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 2, 2020

Pandemic could slow student housing P3s, Moody's says

Public-private partnerships paid for by user fees could be stalled by the crisis, highlighting risks and limitations for colleges that use the financing model.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 31, 2020

Ed Dept pitches new grants to help colleges rebound from the pandemic

The agency is seeking proposals that provide dual enrollment for underserved students, come from minority-serving institutions or focus on remote instruction.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 20, 2020

How colleges fared in the Paycheck Protection Program

More than 670 nonprofit colleges and around 100 affiliated organizations each received at least $150,000 in loans, our analysis shows.

By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 19, 2020

Tuition-payers' bill of rights proposes 6 protections

Backed by a coalition of think tanks and advocacy groups, the initiative urges institutions to refund students for services not rendered. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 17, 2020