New Hampshire should explore uniting public college systems, task force says

The group issued recommendations to keep the state’s community colleges and universities sustainable in the face of declining enrollment and revenue.

By Laura Spitalniak • April 3, 2024

Texas lawmaker ramps up oversight of college DEI ban

The state's seven public systems have until May 3 to report on their efforts to ensure no diversity programming is offered on their campuses.

By Laura Spitalniak • April 2, 2024

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Diversity and Equity

Explore trends in diversity and equity and what they mean for the higher education sector.

By Higher Ed Dive staff

Gainful employment reporting delayed amid political pressure

The Education Department will give colleges more time to gather data in light of the fraught financial aid cycle. 

By Ben Unglesbee • April 1, 2024

11 states sue to stop Biden’s new income-driven repayment plan

The plan oversteps the U.S. Department of Education's authority and unfairly robs states of income tax, the plaintiffs said.

By Lilah Burke • Updated April 12, 2024

Iowa’s community college leaders could soon set their own state funding formula

An advancing bill would give the institutions flexibility amid a shifting higher education landscape, one proponent said.

By Laura Spitalniak • March 29, 2024

Idaho Senate rejects bill to restructure planned University of Phoenix acquisition

The measure would have cleared a legislative path for University of Idaho to purchase the for-profit, but lawmakers still voiced doubts about the deal.

By Lilah Burke • March 28, 2024

A look at 5 states weighing legacy admissions bans

Legislators are paying increased attention to policies that give alumni-related students a leg up when applying to college.

By Laura Spitalniak • March 28, 2024

Students won’t be able to correct FAFSA forms until April

The notice from the U.S. Department of Education marks yet another delay in the fraught rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 27, 2024

New Jersey healthcare company introduces upfront tuition coverage for employees

Healthcare organizations are offering new L&D opportunities to attract and retain workers after post-pandemic turnover rates rocked the industry.

By Carolyn Crist • March 27, 2024

Biden signs FY 24 budget for Education Department, other agencies

The bipartisan and bicameral agreement keeps the maximum Pell Grant award at $7,395 for the 2024-25 school year.

By Kara Arundel , Laura Spitalniak • March 25, 2024

FAFSA delays should put gainful employment on back burner, lawmakers say

A bipartisan group of senators urged the Education Department to delay college reporting deadlines amid a shortened financial aid cycle.

By Laura Spitalniak • March 22, 2024

Alabama governor signs law banning college DEI funding

The legislation, which will take effect Oct. 1, reflects a broader trend of state bills moving to limit or prohibit diversity programming in public education.

By Laura Spitalniak • March 20, 2024

Cornell University employees ask SCOTUS to address retirement plan circuit split

The case concerns whether ERISA plaintiffs must “plead and prove additional elements and facts not contained” in the law’s text.

By Ryan Golden • March 19, 2024

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