House Democrats press Education Department over Title IX rule delay

The Biden administration missed its October deadline for publishing two highly anticipated regulations.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 30, 2023

Jewish groups sue UC system over alleged ‘unchecked spread of anti-Semitism’

University of California and UC-Berkeley officials permitted discrimination through student groups' anti-Zionist policies, the lawsuit says.

By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 29, 2023

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Development from landmark Supreme Court rulings to sweeping regulatory proposals stand to fundamentally reshape how colleges operate. 

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Education Department presses forward with review of accreditation and distance ed rules

The agency will conduct negotiated rulemaking next year, which brings together representatives of different groups to discuss policy details.

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 28, 2023

‘Affirmative action for well-off students’: Why early decision is under fire

Scrutiny over the practice heightened after the Supreme Court struck down race-conscious admissions earlier this year. 

By Lilah Burke • Nov. 27, 2023

How campuses can protect free speech and student safety amid the Israel-Hamas war

Administrators can take steps to embrace free expression and delineate between speech and violence, two PEN America staff members say.

By Kristen Shahverdian and Sam LaFrance • Nov. 21, 2023

Iowa university board votes to roll back DEI initiatives

Members approved recommendations to eliminate campuswide DEI efforts not required for colleges to stay compliant with the law or accreditation standards.

By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 16, 2023

Grand Canyon University plans to appeal $37.7M fine

The institution said it intends to notify the Education Department on Thursday that it is appealing the decision.

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 15, 2023

New FAFSA rollout planned by end of December

The Education Department says it will start processing the online version of the form in January and paper copies the following month.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 15, 2023

Legacy admissions remains in the spotlight. But accurate data on the subject is elusive.

Institutions sometimes report conflicting information about legacy status, complicating research efforts while debates on college access intensify.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 14, 2023

GAO: How colleges can help sexual assault survivors continue college

A recent report gathered recommendations for helping these students from representatives of colleges, survivors and student loan borrowers.

By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 14, 2023

Vanderbilt University moves to settle antitrust lawsuit

Students sued the Nashville university and 16 other top-ranked colleges early last year, alleging they had illegally conspired on their financial aid formulas.

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 10, 2023

Judge signs off on $1.25M settlement for former Mills College students

Plaintiffs alleged the now-closed institution misled them about academic options when it was being absorbed by Northeastern University.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 10, 2023

Make a plan ‘right now’ for $55K overtime rule, attorney says

The rule, which would raise the salary threshold for overtime eligibility from about $35,000, could impact college staff positions. 

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 9, 2023

House committee advances bill to tighten colleges’ foreign gift reporting mandates

Democrats condemned the plan, which would require institutions to report foreign donations of $50,000 or more to the Education Department.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 8, 2023

Universities of Wisconsin seeks to recover $32M in state money amid DEI fight

The system will earmark the funding for workforce development in an attempt to appease Republicans who withheld it.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 7, 2023

Federal judge refuses to temporarily block Florida curriculum ban

The DeSantis-led law, signed in May, limits professors from discussing "certain topics or presenting information in specified ways" in the classroom.

By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 7, 2023

Democrats urge Education Department to ‘aggressively’ claw back discharged student loans

Key lawmakers said seeking money from the University of Phoenix and Ashford University would send a “warning signal” to other colleges.

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 6, 2023

In push for workers, Minnesota ends degree requirements for most state jobs

It joins a slew of states — including Alaska, Pennsylvania, Utah and Virginia — that have made similar moves. 

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 6, 2023

Education Department temporarily blocked from seeking $23M recoupment from DeVry

An administrative law judge cited a legal challenge against the agency’s newest regulations over the borrower defense program.

By Natalie Schwartz • Updated Nov. 6, 2023

Grand Canyon Education CEO: Education Department is retaliating for university lawsuit

The allegation comes the same week the agency fined Grand Canyon University, the company’s largest client, $37.7 million.

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 3, 2023

Ohio lawmaker removes strike ban from higher ed overhaul bill

The updated legislation still contains a wide-reaching DEI ban and would create a post-tenure review process.

By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 2, 2023

Wisconsin governor sues Republican legislators over withheld university pay raises

The complaint, which also takes aim at other recent lawmaker actions, is the latest development in a prolonged fight over DEI spending.

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 1, 2023

Final Title IX rules delayed once more as Education Department misses deadline

The agency did not announce a new deadline for the two proposals, though advocacy groups worry about keeping the current rule in place.

By Naaz Modan • Nov. 1, 2023

Inside the Biden admin’s loan forgiveness proposal for specific borrowers

The Education Department will aim to wipe away debts for certain individuals, like those who entered repayment 25 or more years ago.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 31, 2023

Grand Canyon University fined $37.7M over accusations of cost misrepresentations

An Education Department investigation alleges the Christian institution falsely advertised doctoral program costs to over 7,500 students.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 31, 2023