Maybe higher ed isn't being dismantled after all

Some aren't sold on a recent Rolling Stone article's argument that we are nearing a higher ed doomsday.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 1, 2015

Tenure in Wisconsin legislators' crosshairs

A budget proposal approved by a legislative committee last week also proposed limiting faculty power in shared governance.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 1, 2015

ITT faces new scrutiny from Ed Dept

The for-profit education group will have to send financial information every two weeks, as well as monthly student data reports.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 1, 2015

Teacher college accreditation leader ousted

The founding president of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation was replaced amid a mix of criticism and support.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 29, 2015

Rolling Stone: Quality public education is disappearing

Mike Konczal argues education dollars are either going to for-profit school investors or elite school vanity projects, not students.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 29, 2015

Wisconsin stands out among states cutting higher ed funding

While other states have proposed cuts, most seem to be backing away from major reductions, but not Wisconsin.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 29, 2015

Federal judge sides with Obama on gainful employment rule

A group of for-profit colleges had argued the department shouldn’t be able to cut funding based on debt loads relative to graduate earnings.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 29, 2015

UNC system cuts education degree programs

The cuts to low-demand programs have been criticized amid a charged political climate.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 28, 2015

Ed Dept clears companies of wrongdoing in military loans

A yearlong probe sought to determine whether the department’s four main loan servicers mistreated military borrowers.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 28, 2015

FTC: Georgia-based for-profit school did not tell the truth

The all-online Ashworth College settled a case from the Federal Trade Commission that alleged it misrepresented marketing claims.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 28, 2015

UNESCO recommends global monitoring system for ed progress

The United Nations organization has come up with a set of measures to track and compare education progress worldwide.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 27, 2015

Report urges colleges to ignore high school disciplinary records

The report, by the Center for Community Alternatives, argues considering these records unfairly impact certain student groups.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 27, 2015

No-go: When sanctions stifle scholarly pursuit

Academic research across borders faces hurdles when it comes to Iran, Syria, Sudan, and Cuba.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 26, 2015

Chinese university defends faculty accused of espionage

The U.S. Justice Department charged six Chinese nationals with stealing military systems technology.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 26, 2015

Report examines Illinois college presidents' posh perks

The state legislative report found excessive benefits for college administrators amid a budget crisis and critiques of high tuition.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 26, 2015

Wisconsin lawmakers refuse to disband for-profit regulatory agency

The state legislature's budget committee voted down a proposal by Gov. Scott Walker to kill the agency.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 26, 2015

MBAs, Pearson, and MOOCs: The week’s most-read education news

Catch up on Texas' testing contract switch-up, FutureLearn's giant MOOC, and more.

May 22, 2015

Ohio ruling finds private college police liable to open records law

The case was brought by a student journalist who argued college police officers were state-certified and therefore in public office.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 22, 2015

California considering 3 bills addressing campus sexual assault

The bills would require students to disclose prior sexual assault convictions and mandate the way colleges respond to new allegations.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 22, 2015

Financial gap growing in American higher ed

The nation’s wealthiest colleges and universities are growing richer twice as fast as their least endowed peers.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 22, 2015

Senate narrows focus on Higher Ed Act reauthorization

Working groups will focus on accountability, accreditation, affordability and financial aid, and campus sexual assault and safety.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 22, 2015

Sanders introduces free college legislation

The Vermont senator and presidential contender is pushing to make four-year public college free via a tax on Wall Street.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 21, 2015

Higher ed student evaluations likely here to stay

Faculty, especially adjuncts, fear the use of the performance measures in promotion and employment decisions.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 21, 2015

Pell Grants may return for inmates

The U.S. Department of Education is expected to issue a waiver requalifying certain adult prisoners for the funding.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 21, 2015

CU Boulder makes faculty research public

The Colorado institution joins Harvard and other institutions in opening access to published work globally.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 20, 2015