Dept of Ed drops 5 student debt collection contractors

The companies had taken fire for allegedly misleading borrowers.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 2, 2015

Tyton report advises institutions on competency-based integration

The report is the latest salvo against the traditional credit hour.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 2, 2015

Senate, House unveil new campus sexual assault legislation

The Senate's Campus Accountability and Safety Act (CASA) and its House companion would require campus climate surveys and issue harsher fines for falling out of compliance with federal regulations.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 27, 2015

Should institutions use race in campus crime alerts?

Following scrutiny, the University of Minnesota has pledged to cut back on the practice of identifying criminal suspects by race in alert messages.

By Keith Button • Feb. 27, 2015

Harvard, Smithsonian drawn into climate change scientist controversy

A climate change denier's case is raising questions about academic affiliations and financial disclosures for Harvard and the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. 

By Keith Button • Feb. 26, 2015

Wayne State U police work off-campus to boost Detroit

The university's police force is credited with helping to revitalize the Midtown community.

By Keith Button • Feb. 26, 2015

Potential UNC poverty center closure slammed by AAUP

The American Association of University Professors agrees with advocates that political motivations are in play in a board of governors push to shutter the center.

By Keith Button • Feb. 25, 2015

Pearson, UT-Austin join forces to launch online math resources

The resources are said to make it easier and less time consuming for students to earn college credits in math courses.

By Keith Button • Feb. 24, 2015

Canadian regulators shut down Corinthian subsidiary

The regulators said the 14 Everest Colleges campuses were no longer financially responsible.

By Keith Button • Feb. 24, 2015

Alliant International University becomes 'for-profit benefit corporation'

The former nonprofit institution will be the first in a new health sciences system dubbed 'Arist Education System.'

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 24, 2015

ACE reports offer advice on alternative higher ed paths

The reports call for clearer understanding and structure for credit-for-prior-learning and competency-based education programs.

By Keith Button • Feb. 23, 2015

South Carolina legislators consider ousting SCSU board

South Carolina State University, the state's only historically black higher ed institution, is in danger of losing its accreditation due to financial and governance issues.

By Keith Button • Feb. 23, 2015

Sanders wants to see U.S. heavily subsidize higher ed

The potential 2016 presidential contender says a 'revolution' is needed when it comes to the way the nation finances higher education.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 20, 2015

Gamification and acquisitions: The week's most-read education news

Fall behind? Catch up on the MIT's 'short course' expansion and the latest acquisitions and funding rounds from Blackboard, Advisory Board, and Instructure right here!

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 20, 2015

UMass to allow Iranians in science and engineering programs after all

The Amherst campus has reversed course on a policy decision meant to stay in line with U.S. sanctions on the Middle Eastern nation.

By Keith Button • Feb. 20, 2015

Critics claim political motives in NC higher ed research center closings

The University of North Carolina System board has closed down three research centers focused on poverty, biodiversity, and civic engagement and social change.

By Keith Button • Feb. 20, 2015

U of California tuition hike postponed amid negotiations

UC President Janet Napolitano halted the increases in a show of good faith as she continues funding negotiations with Gov. Jerry Brown.

By Keith Button • Feb. 20, 2015

City College of San Francisco accreditor ordered to reconsider 2013 decision

A lawsuit against the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges came to a close with the college in restoration status, giving it two years to come into compliance.

By Keith Button • Feb. 19, 2015

What will measure the success of Obama's community college plan?

A New York Times columnist argues that graduation rates, not a simple enrollment boost, are the measuring stick for the proposed program.

By Keith Button • Feb. 19, 2015

Higher ed regulations lambasted in Congressional task force report

The report calls for relief from the federal regulations and a better process for developing new rules.

By Keith Button • Feb. 17, 2015

STEM bachelor's degree coming to Washington state community college

Washington is among states attempting to meet STEM demand by allowing four-year degrees at community colleges, but such programs could face significant nontraditional competition.

By Keith Button • Feb. 17, 2015

California cuts Corinthian subsidary off from aid payments

Heald College's 'at-risk reimbursement status' is the latest headache for the shuttering for-profit college chain as it attempts to sell off its campuses.    

By Keith Button • Feb. 17, 2015

What obligations do higher ed institutions have under U.S. sanctions law?

A policy enacted at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst prevents Iranian students from enrolling in certain science and engineering programs.

By Keith Button • Feb. 17, 2015

University researchers under attack from 'abusive' open records requests

Activists are using Freedom of Information laws to request massive numbers of emails and documents from university researchers.  

By Eli Dickinson • Feb. 14, 2015

Coding schools and in-flight MOOCs: The week's most read education news

Fall behind? Get caught up on Harvard Business School's global online push and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 13, 2015