Over 360 colleges agree to common standards for financial aid offers

The commitment stems from the College Cost Transparency Initiative, led by 10 higher education associations.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated Sept. 26, 2023

North Carolina takes last of governor’s higher ed appointment power

The Legislature will choose all of the community college system’s board members, similar to how it selects the University of North Carolina’s board.

By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 26, 2023

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Artificial Intelligence

As AI continues its forward march in education and the workplace, colleges are grapplling with how best to incorporate the emerging technology into admissions, coursework and elsewhere.

By Higher Ed Dive staff

Education ransomware attacks cost over $53B in downtime over 5 years

Comparitech researchers found 85 ransomware attacks impacted higher ed and K-12 in the first half of 2023.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 25, 2023

Mississippi auditor calls for defunding college programs he deems tax burdens

Shad White, a Republican, says the state should switch to an outcomes-based funding model focused on programs whose graduates get jobs in the state.

By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 22, 2023

Florida public universities to weigh anti-trans bathroom rule

The state's college system approved a similar regulation in August following a legislative mandate.

By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 22, 2023

Sweet v. Cardona borrowers face another hurdle, legal group says

A major federal student loan servicer has incorrectly notified class members that they will soon have to make payments, according to their lawyers.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 21, 2023

Feds cancel $37M in loans for former University of Phoenix students

The Education Department said it will try to recoup discharge costs from the for-profit college’s owners.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 20, 2023

Anti-affirmative action group SFFA sues over military academy admissions

Students for Fair Admissions, which won Supreme Court challenges against race-conscious college admissions this summer, is now targeting West Point.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 19, 2023

Texas A&M system offers DEI ban guidance

A Q&A for faculty and staff provides a look at how public colleges are carrying out a state law barring diversity, equity and inclusion programming.

By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 19, 2023

WVU board approves dramatic academic cuts to address $45M deficit

West Virginia University will cut 28 degrees and lay off 140 faculty over the objections of students, faculty and alumni.

By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 15, 2023

Federal judge rules DACA unlawful — again

Although the ruling does not call for an immediate end to the program, it leaves tens of thousands of college students covered by its protections in limbo.

By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 14, 2023

At least 3 more states mull FAFSA mandates for high school students

Michigan, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts are considering making completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid a graduation requirement.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 14, 2023

Cal State approves 6% annual tuition increases for five years

The multi-year plan will bring in a total of $840 million in additional revenue, but won’t cover the system’s $1.5 billion deficit.

By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 13, 2023

Overtime rule comment period opens; employers can weigh in through Nov. 7

The American Council on Education recently advised college officials to analyze how the rule would impact their institutions. 

By Kate Tornone • Sept. 13, 2023

Ohio Republicans to push revised bill limiting college DEI and faculty strikes

The author of the far-reaching proposal is optimistic it will pass the House, despite strong pushback from faculty groups and unions. 

By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 13, 2023

What 2U’s new flat fee model could mean for the online degree sector

Higher education experts say appetite could be growing for alternatives to tuition-share agreements, which have been under fire.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 12, 2023

California law clears path for UC Berkeley student housing project beset by legal challenges

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law Thursday allowing the project to go forward, marking a victory for the public university.

By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 11, 2023

University of Tennessee System to guarantee spots for top 10% of high school students

The policy means to entice students to attend institutions in the state, especially as college-going rates decline.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 8, 2023

Yale changes admissions policies to end lawsuit from anti-affirmative action group

Students for Fair Admissions led complaints against Harvard and UNC-Chapel Hill’s race-conscious admissions, which the Supreme Court struck down.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 8, 2023

Is the political climate in southern states driving a faculty exodus?

One-third of faculty in Florida, Texas, Georgia and North Carolina said they would pursue out-of-state jobs in the coming year, AAUP found.

By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 8, 2023

Webster University sued over accusations of $75K in unpaid rent

The lawsuit compounds financial troubles for the private nonprofit college in Missouri.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 7, 2023

Brown University to review legacy, early decision and test-optional admissions

Colleges are reconsidering which applicants get priority following the Supreme Court's ban on race-conscious policies.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 7, 2023

Cal State would face new sexual harassment reporting requirements under recently passed bill

The proposal, passed by the state Legislature last week, would require the  system to annually publish how it handled and investigated such reports.

By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 5, 2023

Legacy admissions under fire: Carleton abandons, Georgetown students petition, Pa. senator proposes ban

Criticisms against legacy preferences have escalated since the Supreme Court decision striking down race-conscious admissions.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 1, 2023

Georgia public colleges put end to required DEI statements in hiring

The 26-institution system also prohibited colleges from requiring diversity statements as part of employee training.

By Laura Spitalniak • Aug. 31, 2023