Ed Department's draft accreditation rules loosen oversight

The proposal also drops the credit hour definition and gives colleges more flexibility to define their own programs.

By Hallie Busta • Jan. 7, 2019

UVA's College at Wise wants to lower tuition for Appalachian students

If approved, the change would more than halve tuition for out-of-state students from elsewhere in the mostly rural region and potentially boost revenue. 

By James Paterson • Jan. 4, 2019

Career Education settles 5-year inquiry over marketing practices

The for-profit operator agreed not to collect on nearly $500 million owed by students following allegations it used misleading recruiting tactics.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 4, 2019

Justice Dept. backs conservative group in U of Iowa lawsuit

The agency contended the university isn't protecting students' First Amendment rights and vowed to crack down on other colleges. 

By James Paterson • Jan. 3, 2019

More than 60 colleges back lawsuit against ‘unlawful presence’ policy

They argue the policy creates uncertainty and makes it easier for international students to inadvertently lose status and be barred from the U.S.

By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 3, 2019

Special counsel: MSU stonewalling Nassar investigation

A damning report from the attorney general's office found the university is unnecessarily complicating the probe, despite pledges to fully cooperate.

By James Paterson • Jan. 2, 2019

Report: Most board members think the public has a positive view of higher education

However, other recent studies show less favorable views and perceptions of political bias among U.S. adults.

By James Paterson • Dec. 21, 2018

DeVos tells higher ed leaders the industry is 'due for a rethink'

The Ed secretary laid out her department's priorities ahead of the federal negotiated rulemaking session on accreditation that begins next month.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 20, 2018

After building spree, college maintenance spending hits 11-year high

Investment in existing buildings reached nearly $5 per gross square foot in 2017 and could rise further even as colleges struggle to grow revenue, a new report finds.

By James Paterson • Dec. 20, 2018

Supreme Court upholds doctrine that gives Ed Dept power to define its rules

The decision comes as the department moves to overhaul several regulations, including those that govern Title IX, accreditation and online learning.

By Natalie Schwartz • Updated June 27, 2019

What's next for higher ed's for-profit colleges?

More M&A and nonprofit conversions are expected as the troubled sector stares down political uncertainty in 2020 and beyond.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 19, 2018

University of Minnesota hikes nonresident tuition again

Some worry the increase will deter coveted out-of-state students, whose numbers climbed after the university slashed their tuition a decade ago.

By James Paterson • Dec. 18, 2018

3 Ohio community colleges doubled graduation rates with CUNY ASAP program

One-third of participants in the original City University of New York program were nontraditional students while one-half across the Ohio colleges were.

By James Paterson • Dec. 14, 2018

Democrats urge DeVos to take back ACICS' recognition

The politicians said they found new evidence of "misleading information" in the Ed Department's recommendation to restore the accreditor's status.

By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 13, 2018

Free college programs need more than just tuition funding

In a new report, The Century Foundation says these efforts should support the higher enrollment and student needs they tend to generate.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 13, 2018

Report: 2 in 5 states use multiple measures for remedial placement

Higher ed leaders have been rethinking remedial education as a growing body of research reveals traditional programs may not be working. 

By James Paterson • Dec. 12, 2018

Women were majority of medical school entrants for 2nd straight year

Although more women are entering the medical profession, research shows it has a long way to go to establish gender equity.

By James Paterson • Dec. 6, 2018

Betsy DeVos inks agreement with Swiss on apprenticeships

The memorandum of understanding brings a pledge from nearly two dozen Swiss companies with U.S. ties to help create training opportunities here.

By James Paterson • Dec. 5, 2018

Harvard looks to dismiss lawsuit over single-gender club policy

The college says the policy is gender-neutral and therefore does not violate Title IX bans on gender-based discrimination, which Greek groups allege. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Updated Feb. 11, 2019

U of Dayton shifts China program from classes to recruitment

Staff at the six-year-old China Institute, which was intended to be self-supporting, will help the university bring more Chinese students to its campus.

By James Paterson • Dec. 4, 2018

UW-Stevens Point faculty and staff want leadership out

A letter of "no confidence" in the university's chancellor and provost alleges financial mismanagement amid cuts to make up an $8 million deficit.

By James Paterson • Dec. 3, 2018

U of Illinois insures against loss of Chinese international students

The policy covers a 20% decline in revenue from a group that increasingly has fewer reasons to turn to U.S. colleges for postsecondary degrees.

By James Paterson • Nov. 30, 2018

Judge approves $600M settlement for ITT students

The settlement affects about 750,000 of the for-profit college's former students, who said ITT mischaracterized loans as grants.

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 29, 2018

Liberty U freezes tuition, adds scholarship for middle-income students

It's the first time in a decade the private Christian research university has halted tuition increases, joining a growing list of colleges to do the same.

By James Paterson • Nov. 29, 2018

These colleges' fates could change now that ACICS has its federal recognition back

The for-profit accreditor had its federal recognition permanently restored last week, but the colleges it oversees still have a tough road ahead.

By Natalie Schwartz • Updated Dec. 8, 2018