$135M budget cut looms for U of Alaska

The governor slashed 41% of the state's support for the university, which could trigger massive layoffs, program cuts and tuition hikes.

By James Paterson • July 2, 2019

Should your college offer an income-share agreement?

From regulations to success metrics, we look at aspects of the emerging financing tool that institutions should factor in when designing their programs.

By Hallie Busta • July 2, 2019

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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, courrsework and elsewhere

By Higher Ed Dive staff

New endowment tax rules explain which colleges will be impacted — and how

But some say the long-awaited regulations from the Treasury Department leave questions unanswered. 

By Natalie Schwartz • July 2, 2019

Supreme Court to decide DACA’s fate

Many colleges have voiced their support for DACA, with some even mounting legal challenges against the Trump administration's efforts to end the program. 

By Natalie Schwartz • July 1, 2019

Short-term Pell Grants gain more support in Congress

The proposal stands to benefit community colleges and nontraditional education providers like boot camps, but concerns remain around quality. 

By James Paterson • June 28, 2019

23 colleges and groups get $183.8M to expand apprenticeships

The U.S. Labor Department is granting funds for experiential learning in high-demand fields such as tech, health care and manufacturing.

By Natalie Schwartz • June 27, 2019

Foreign funding rules aren't keeping up with higher ed globalization, observers say

An Ed Department investigation of two universities highlights concerns over requirements some say are unclear.

By Shailaja Neelakantan • June 26, 2019

Labor Dept proposes new apprenticeship system and approval process

The new program would supplement the current registered apprentice system by adding opportunities across more industries and job types.   

By Ryan Golden , Natalie Schwartz • June 26, 2019

Stanford pitches county on $4.7B housing, transit benefit

But local officials are concerned the college is using the plan, which would add needed infrastructure to the strained region, to obtain more lenient oversight. 

By Hallie Busta • June 26, 2019

Report: SAT-only college admissions would hamper diversity

Researchers say their findings provide more evidence in favor of a holistic and transparent college admissions process. 

By James Paterson • June 25, 2019

U of California System to strengthen admissions after bribery scandal

An internal audit recommends the 10-campus system implement stronger verification tools and enhance monitoring of student-athletes.  

By Natalie Schwartz • June 25, 2019

Michigan State launches independent Larry Nassar investigation

The move comes three years after the sports doctor was arrested and amid criticism over an earlier review whose findings were not released.

By Hallie Busta • June 24, 2019

Ed Dept repackages accreditor guidance

The department says the handbook is based on current rules, but critics worry it conflates new rulemaking priorities, which are still out for comment.

By Hallie Busta • June 21, 2019

9 colleges recognized for supporting Latino students

A new award calls out efforts to raise recruitment, retention and graduation rates of the growing student segment, whose degree attainment still lags.

By James Paterson • June 21, 2019

$15 minimum wage to boost pay of 1 in 4 college staff

Private and religious institutions will have to make a bigger adjustment than publics to comply with the increases, according to industry salary data.

By James Paterson • June 20, 2019

Feds recommend colleges teach students about aid, debt

As students' debt load grows, a Treasury Department commission suggests ways colleges can help them better manage their money and pay off loans.

By James Paterson • June 19, 2019

Survey finds bipartisan voter support for federal policies to ensure students benefit from college

Democrats and Republicans agreed on several such proposals, including shutting off aid to poor-performing schools and new accreditor requirements. 

By James Paterson • June 18, 2019

Accreditors aren't using data to improve equity, report finds

The criticisms come as higher ed takes a harder look at using data for benchmarks and as accreditors are in the hot seat over new oversight rules.

By Shailaja Neelakantan • June 14, 2019

Report: How states are planning to boost attainment rates

Ithaka S+R found more than 40 states have set goals to increase credential attainment, but they vary in their ambition and long-term success. 

By James Paterson • June 13, 2019

Michigan’s voting rights initiative highlights a push to engage campuses

The state's move to resolve a student-led lawsuit comes as more advocacy groups are urging colleges to promote student voting. 

By Anastassia Gliadkovskaya • June 13, 2019

Ed Dept unveils proposed accreditation rules

The regulations would give accreditors more leeway to take action against colleges and allow institutions to have programs approved more quickly.

By Natalie Schwartz • June 12, 2019

Community college students more likely to take, prefer online classes

However, a new report from Educause suggests those students may be less aware of the support services available to them.

By James Paterson • June 10, 2019

Report: Program design key to successful free college programs

A new report from The Century Foundation hails the "astonishing" growth in promise initiatives but warns some may limit access. 

By James Paterson • June 10, 2019

Report: Does the public have a voice in college accreditation?

A review of accreditors' public commissioners found many had strong ties to higher ed, prompting calls for stricter rules over who can have the job. 

By Natalie Schwartz • June 7, 2019

New bill takes aim at tax breaks for college donors

The legislation would require institutions receiving federal funds to implement policies asserting that donations don't influence admissions. 

By James Paterson • June 7, 2019