Kentucky’s higher ed funding scheme is unconstitutional, state attorney general says

Russell Coleman argued the state’s outcomes-based formula relies on race, running afoul of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on race-conscious admissions.

By Lilah Burke • March 18, 2024

Title IX rules are still behind. When will they be finalized?

Time is winding down before there's a possibility that the rules could be blocked by a new Congress or presidential administration.

By Naaz Modan • March 15, 2024

Connecticut lawmakers advance bill that would ban legacy and donor admissions

If passed, the state could become the first to prohibit these preferential policies at both its public and private colleges.

By Laura Spitalniak • March 15, 2024

Indiana governor signs bill tying tenure to intellectual diversity

The measure, which takes effect in July, has come under fire from groups that say it will stifle academic freedom at the state’s public colleges.

By Lilah Burke • March 14, 2024

Education Department plans to ramp up transmission of FAFSA data to colleges

The agency also announced fixes to issues that prevented some students from completing the form, though it flagged several new glitches.

By Laura Spitalniak • March 14, 2024

Do adults without degrees see the value of college?

New research commissioned by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation focuses on how 18- to 30-year-olds without college diplomas view higher education.

By Laura Spitalniak • March 13, 2024

Independent contractor rule takes effect

In a statement, SHRM said the rule “fosters ambiguity” and deters businesses from extending essential training to independent workers.

By Emilie Shumway • March 12, 2024

New Mexico to establish $959M higher ed fund supporting free tuition

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said the trust will cement the state’s status as a leader in college equity and access.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 11, 2024

Biden proposes free community college, Pell Grant increases in FY25 budget

The president's funding proposal is likely dead on arrival in a divided Congress, but it shows his priorities for higher education.

By Laura Spitalniak • March 11, 2024

DEI at public colleges, medical schools comes under congressional attack

Republicans on the House's education committee took aim at diversity, equity and inclusion during a two-hour hearing Thursday.

By Lilah Burke • March 7, 2024

Soft skills lead to faster promotions, LinkedIn data shows

For talent professionals, this means upskilling initiatives and the hiring process should include a focus on soft skills.

By Carolyn Crist • March 7, 2024

Massachusetts ramps up financial oversight for 2 faith-based colleges

The state's higher education department said it couldn't confirm that Boston Baptist College and Northpoint Bible College will be able to stay open.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 6, 2024

How North Idaho College’s accreditation fell under threat

Dysfunction has plagued the community college’s board, but some are hopeful the institution can get back on track. 

By Lilah Burke • March 6, 2024

Liberty University fined record $14M over campus safety law violations

The U.S. Department of Education wants to send the message that it will hold colleges accountable for Clery Act noncompliance, an agency official said.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 5, 2024

Legal threat over University of Phoenix deal gains momentum

An Idaho legislative committee advanced a resolution that would allow the Legislature's leaders to file a lawsuit over the transaction.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 4, 2024

Another continuing resolution pushes FY 24 education funding decision to March 22

President Joe Biden on Friday approved the short-term funding plan, which includes a FAFSA provision. 

By Kara Arundel • March 1, 2024

Which colleges are extending their decision deadlines?

The National Association for College Admission Counseling released a public directory showing which member institutions have pushed back key dates.

By Laura Spitalniak • March 1, 2024

Walmart revamps education benefit with an eye toward internal mobility

The new approach is meant to help with the company’s internal development in coming years, as well as its commitment to skill-based hiring.

By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 29, 2024

Pennsylvania colleges would be ‘equal partners’ under new system, governor’s office says

An 11-page report offers new details about Gov. Josh Shapiro’s plan to unite the state’s university system and community colleges.

By Laura Spitalniak • Feb. 28, 2024

Congressman seeks to block Labor Department’s new overtime rule

The bill is just one example of the pushback the agency has received since it released the proposal, which could have major impacts for colleges.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 28, 2024

Idaho education board lacks authority for University of Phoenix deal, legal memo says

An attorney for the Legislature took aim at how the proposed transaction is structured and recommended that lawmakers take legal action against it.

By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 27, 2024

Are policymakers overlooking key higher education data?

College earnings data often only includes students who graduated, but adding those who didn’t can unearth revealing information, a recent report suggests. 

By Lilah Burke • Feb. 27, 2024

Pell Grant program faces a potential budget crisis, fiscal policy group says

The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimated that the federal aid program could see a shortfall as high as $95 billion over the next decade.

By Lilah Burke • Feb. 23, 2024

Yale reinstates standardized test requirement for applicants

However, the university said students could report Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate scores as an alternative to the SAT or ACT.

By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 22, 2024

Education Department: Common medical conditions have disability protections

The documents explain colleges and K-12 schools' Section 504 responsibilities for students with asthma, diabetes, food allergies or GERD.

By Kara Arundel • Feb. 22, 2024