Most Americans oppose laws that restrict faculty speech, poll finds

Younger people and Republicans were less likely to object to such restrictions, according to new polling data.

By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 17, 2022

Education Department ramps up oversight of college banking deals following critical CFPB report

New report indicates more must be done to keep students from being guided to "school-endorsed products with junk fees," the CFPB's director says.

By Rick Seltzer • Updated Oct. 14, 2022

DeVry sues Education Department after it sought to recoup $23M in loan relief

Regulators' attempt to claw back borrower defense funds “will set a dangerous precedent that could profoundly impact every institution,” DeVry said.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 11, 2022

How the Education Department is defending student loan forgiveness in court

The Biden administration laid out its arguments supporting the plan in advance of a Wednesday hearing for a lawsuit seeking to stop it.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 11, 2022

Legal ruling may signal trouble for Biden’s Title IX plan, LGBTQ guidance

Judge rules against policies based on Bostock v. Clayton County, a case the White House used to support Education Department regulations.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 7, 2022

Republican Sen. Ben Sasse set to become University of Florida president

Florida has been home to bruising battles over alleged political influence in higher ed — and when presidential candidates' names should be made public.

By Rick Seltzer • Oct. 6, 2022

As cybersecurity threat rages, colleges invest in risk prevention and pay higher insurance premiums

Colleges can be cyberattack targets because they have sensitive information. Cyber insurance policies are getting more expensive, S&P Global Ratings said.

By Rick Seltzer • Oct. 6, 2022

Federal data change means colleges can’t count unfinished applications in admit rates

New IPEDS reporting policies could prompt some institutions to examine the barriers for students to finish applying.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 5, 2022

Kentucky lays out plan for boosting adult college enrollment

Recruiting adults is key to meeting Kentucky’s college attainment goals as the number of traditional-age students declines, coordinating board says.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 4, 2022

Here’s a state-by-state breakdown of where borrowers are set to receive federal student loan forgiveness

The White House recently released estimates of how many borrowers are in line to have up to $10,000 or $20,000 in federal student loans forgiven.

By Rick Seltzer • Oct. 4, 2022

Education Department estimates Biden student loan forgiveness plan will cost $379B

The U.S. Department of Education's estimate, about 5% lower than one from the Congressional Budget Office, comes as legal challenges mount.

By Rick Seltzer • Oct. 3, 2022

California governor signs bill largely banning community college remedial classes

The legislation builds on a 2017 law significantly limiting when two-year institutions can funnel students into the noncredit-bearing courses.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 3, 2022

Can the US learn from student loans Down Under?

Biden administration plan could make income-driven repayment mirror Australia’s system. What drawbacks can the US avoid?

By Lilah Burke • Oct. 3, 2022

Public flagship universities are still chasing out-of-state students. Can anything be done about it?

Flagships have sought more out-of-state students and the extra tuition they bring. Few have faced serious consequences, says a new report’s author.

By Lilah Burke • Sept. 30, 2022

6 states sue to block Biden administration’s debt forgiveness

New lawsuit shows how far student debt's ramifications spread, as states argued clearing it would hurt tax revenue and pensioners.

By Rick Seltzer • Sept. 29, 2022

Education Department removes 4 colleges from Sweet v. Cardona settlement list

The agency said clerical errors led to the institutions’ inclusion on a list of for-profit colleges whose students can receive automatic debt relief.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 28, 2022

Libertarian legal group sues Biden administration over student loan forgiveness plan

The Pacific Legal Foundation argues some borrowers will be penalized by having to pay taxes on the debt cancellation.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 27, 2022

Florida governor wants to stop colleges from taking money from ‘countries of concern,’ including China

Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, spearheaded efforts last year to more closely monitor foreign donations to institutions.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 27, 2022

University of Idaho warning: Employees who discuss abortion could face prosecution under state law

Classroom debate on abortion must be neutral, the public institution says. Faculty argue the guidance strikes against academic freedom.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 27, 2022

How can colleges prepare for the possibility the Supreme Court will strike down race-conscious admissions?

Enrollment managers should work with other leaders to craft admissions and messaging strategies, experts said at an annual admissions conference.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 23, 2022

Florida A&M students sue state, alleging decades of underfunding and program duplication

New lawsuit's program duplication argument echoes a case settled in 2021 in Maryland — after 15 years.

By Rick Seltzer • Sept. 22, 2022

Yeshiva University will restart clubs without recognizing LGBTQ organization

The university and a student group that wants it to recognize a Pride Alliance agreed to stay a court ruling as the case moves through appeals.

By Rick Seltzer • Sept. 22, 2022

Arizona shuts down Aspen University nursing program

After regulators stepped in, the for-profit said it would not be able to meet a required nursing exam student pass rate in the foreseeable future.

By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 21, 2022

Yeshiva University shelves undergraduate clubs instead of recognizing LGBTQ group during legal battle

University leaders say they suspended clubs as they follow U.S. Supreme Court instructions for appealing a New York court's order.

By Rick Seltzer • Sept. 19, 2022

Justice Department appeals federal ruling against Title IX guidance

The order against the Education Department’s policies protecting LGBTQ students applies to 20 predominantly conservative states.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 16, 2022