Policy & Legal

Grand Canyon U takes nonprofit fight to the courts as Biden presidency nears

The for-profit college said it plans to sue the U.S. Department of Education over its 2019 decision to reject its status change request.

By Hallie Busta • Jan. 15, 2021

Biden proposes $35B in coronavirus relief for colleges

The vast majority of the funding would only be for public institutions, however.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • UPDATED: Jan. 15, 2021 at 5:40 p.m.

Ed Dept releases more than $21B in coronavirus relief for colleges

It also published how much each school is allocated. Those that got funding in the last round don't need to apply for the latest aid to receive it.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 14, 2021

Which states are giving college workers early access to the COVID-19 vaccine?

The timing on eligibility for non-healthcare workers varies, though a new shift away from the current distribution system could expand access.

By Hallie Busta • Jan. 12, 2021

Ed Dept urges Senate leaders to scrutinize colleges' foreign ties

Higher education groups continue to seek clarity about institutions' obligations to report such gifts and contracts.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 11, 2021

In-person classes tied to COVID-19 uptick, CDC study finds

New research looks at virus transmission in counties where classes began online as compared to in-person.

By Hallie Busta • Jan. 08, 2021

ACE simulation shows how much new COVID-19 relief colleges could get

Community colleges will receive a bigger share of funding this time around because of changes in the allocation formula.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 08, 2021

Betsy DeVos resigns, citing violent unrest in Capitol

The Education Secretary is one of several top administration officials to step down after Wednesday's insurrection.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • UPDATED: Jan. 8, 2021 at 5:10 p.m.

Does an accreditation sanction hurt colleges' enrollment?

A recent study of SACSCOC schools found a correlation, but its author says more research is needed to determine the root causes.

By Hallie Busta • Jan. 07, 2021

What a Democratic-controlled Congress could mean for higher ed

Senate wins in Georgia give the party more power to pass measures such as coronavirus relief spending, but their influence is limited.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 06, 2021

Biden picks Connecticut schools chief Miguel Cardona as Ed Secretary

Cardona is a University of Connecticut trustee, which ACE President Ted Mitchell said gives him "a clear view" of higher ed's current challenges.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • UPDATED: Dec. 22, 2020 at 6:12 p.m.

What the pandemic relief and funding deals mean for colleges

President Donald Trump signed the $900 billion coronavirus aid package, which gives colleges around $23 billion. It is far short of what the industry requested.

By Hallie Busta • UPDATED: Jan. 3, 2021 at 9:50 p.m.

Latest federal relief proposal includes $20B for higher ed

Lawmakers are trying to move quickly to pass a new coronavirus aid package, but the sector's cut of the funding falls far short of what it says it needs.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 17, 2020

Higher ed groups: Ed Dept's foreign gift reporting rules conflict with federal law

The American Council on Education is leading an argument that the agency is asking for too much information from colleges.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 15, 2020

Education leaders expect DACA, borrower defense to be first on Biden's list

They also believe the president-elect will address student loan forgiveness within his first six months, according to a new poll.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 10, 2020

Ed Dept: College free speech still under siege

Federal officials at an event Tuesday railed against what they perceive as the continued suppression of conservative values on campuses.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 09, 2020

Kansas' community colleges reject proposal to streamline mergers

Regents may advocate for a bill allowing two-year and public four-year schools to combine without lawmakers' approval.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 08, 2020

A federal judge fully reinstated DACA, but challenges remain

The administration must begin accepting new applications and extend requests granted under the prior restrictions.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 07, 2020

Temple settles for $700K with Ed Dept over false U.S. News rankings data

The fine follows an investigation into the university's business school submitting incorrect data for several years to the popular list.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 04, 2020

Bennett College inches closer to getting a new accreditor

The women-only HBCU briefly lost its accreditation two years ago over financial issues and has seen recent enrollment losses.

By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 03, 2020

Federal judge supports colleges, labor groups' ask to toss H-1B visa rules

Institutions said the restrictions on hiring highly skilled foreign workers would have raised labor costs.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 02, 2020

Federal relief talks are restarting, but it's unclear how colleges will fare

The U.S. hasn't seen coronavirus funding legislation since March, adding to the financial pressure on higher education.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 02, 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

Opinion

The Ed Dept's new Clery Act guide raises new questions

Melissa Carleton, a higher education attorney, asks whether the department will defer to colleges' interpretations of the campus crime law.

By Melissa Carleton • Nov. 23, 2020

Will Biden be able to double the Pell Grant?

The president-elect wants to invest heavily in the program created to expand college access, but the recession could make that tough.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 20, 2020