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Michigan State launches independent Larry Nassar investigation

The move comes three years after the sports doctor was arrested and amid criticism over an earlier review whose findings were not released.

By Hallie Busta • June 24, 2019

Michigan's voting rights initiative highlights a push to engage campuses

The state's move to resolve a student-led lawsuit comes as more advocacy groups are urging colleges to promote student voting. 

By Anastassia Gliadkovskaya • June 13, 2019

New bill takes aim at tax breaks for college donors

The legislation would require institutions receiving federal funds to implement policies asserting that donations don't influence admissions. 

By James Paterson • June 07, 2019

Chinese government warns students about 'risks' of attending US colleges

Higher ed leaders are concerned broad political statements by both countries are leading to policies that threaten a vital supply of international students.

By Hallie Busta , James Paterson • June 04, 2019

Federal labor board proposes rule to prevent graduate student unions at private colleges

If implemented, the regulations will reverse a ruling that gave them the right to collectively bargain in 2016. 

By James Paterson • UPDATED: Sept. 20, 2019 at 4:48 p.m.

Report: Ohio State officials knew of sports doctor's sexual abuse

An independent review found a physician abused at least 177 male students, and that personnel aware of it "failed to investigate or act meaningfully."

By Hallie Busta • May 20, 2019

Anti-affirmative action group sues U of Texas at Austin — again

Several measures have emerged as alternatives to race-conscious admissions as pressure builds to end the practice, but experts question their effectiveness. 

By Hallie Busta • May 20, 2019

Group calls out 'potential biases' from HBCUs' primary accreditor

A new paper from the United Negro College Fund contends the accrediting process lacks transparency and may be biased against HBCUs. 

By James Paterson • May 13, 2019

School-based legal clinic addresses needs of Los Angeles immigrant families

A school-university partnership between UCLA and LAUSD represents a growing effort to bring legal services into schools.

By Linda Jacobson • May 10, 2019

Tenure cuts could trigger sanctions for Vermont Law School

An industry investigation finds fault with how the institution restructured to avoid a projected budget deficit stemming from enrollment declines.

By James Paterson • May 09, 2019

UNC Charlotte pledges security review after campus shooting

The growing threat of gun violence has colleges examining ways to prevent such incidents as well as to prepare students, staff and faculty members.

By James Paterson • May 06, 2019

Ex-Penn State President Spanier avoids jail over child endangerment — for now

The news comes as several college leaders are in the spotlight for allegedly covering up or not taking action on known cases of sexual abuse on campus.

By James Paterson • May 02, 2019

Deep Dive

As laws relax, colleges bring cannabis into the curriculum

From business and cultivation to law and public health, demand for education in the growing field is prompting traditional institutions to find ways to teach it.

By Hallie Busta • May 01, 2019

Deep Dive

Sudden death: Can the most damaging kind of for-profit closure be prevented?

Three major systems failing abruptly in four months is a sign the sector’s troubles aren't over and its oversight mechanisms may not be working.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 24, 2019

Report: Higher ed corruption is a global problem

From bribery to political interference with governance, no part of the world, including the U.S., is free of misconduct and threats to academic freedom.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 08, 2019

Do donations influence college admissions?

The Varsity Blues scandal has renewed debate about donations and the college admissions process, but do big-ticket gifts really buy slots?

By Ben Unglesbee • April 02, 2019

Rider University nixes sale of college to Chinese interests

Instead, the university will begin offering its Westminster Choir's programs on its campus in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, in the fall of 2020. 

By James Paterson • UPDATED: July 3, 2019 at 11:34 a.m.

Federal court: Professors' salary history justifies pay gap

A case of administrators-turned-faculty earning higher salaries will be a "pivotal" part of a broader discussion of whether previous pay is too closely tied to sex.

By Lisa Burden • March 29, 2019

5 lawsuits that could bring major change to higher ed

From affirmative action to hazing, colleges are facing court battles whose implications extend far beyond their campuses.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 26, 2019

3 steps all colleges should take after the admissions scandal

Reviewing pathways in, increasing fraud protection and exploring new ways to give applicants a fair shot can help rebuild trust in the process.

By Hallie Busta • March 25, 2019

Colleges look inward after bribery scheme exposed

The alleged conspiracy highlights parts of the admissions process at elite institutions that have long been causes of inequity, triggering calls for change.

By Hallie Busta • March 18, 2019

Lawmakers: Ed Dept 'complicit' in Dream Center collapse

In a letter to the federal agency, 80-plus legislators allege it had a role in the nonprofit's "efforts to mislead students" and asked it to help undo the damage.

By Hallie Busta • March 18, 2019

Deep Dive

Timeline: How Dream Center's higher ed bid went off the rails

The court-appointed receiver says Dream Center is out $2.5 million in payroll expenses, and lawmakers call the Ed Department "complicit" in the collapse.

By Ben Unglesbee • UPDATED: March 19, 2019 at 10:28 a.m.

Federal racketeering sting reveals 'side door' into elite colleges

News that parents paid millions to get their children into selective institutions has triggered a maelstrom at a time of increasing tuition price sensitivity.

By Hallie Busta • March 13, 2019

Michigan State loses sexual misconduct coverage after cutting ties with insurer

The university declined a renewal offer that would not cover future claims against Larry Nassar, instead creating its own captive insurance company. 

By James Paterson • March 04, 2019