SUNY Fredonia will use $2M proceeds from painting sale to preserve special collection

The public college in western New York said it lacked the "means to display, preserve, and secure" the piece, which was gifted in 1981.

By James Paterson • Updated Nov. 29, 2018

House Democrats take aim at DeVos' Education Department

The presumptive leaders of several House committees have been vocal critics of the department's policies, particularly its deregulation of for-profit colleges.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 27, 2018

Former Gates Foundation director takes on Pennsylvania's public higher ed woes

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education's new chancellor inherits diminished state funding, low enrollment and plenty of competition for its 14 colleges. 

By James Paterson • Nov. 27, 2018

DeVos restores federal recognition of for-profit accreditor ACICS

The rescue of the embattled accreditor is the latest effort by the Ed Department to reverse the Obama administration's crackdown on the for-profit sector. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 26, 2018

Ed Department’s civil rights office revises complaint policy

The latest version of its case processing manual reverses a previous multi-complaint restriction and emphasizes First Amendment rights.

By James Paterson • Nov. 26, 2018

U of California System will add 2,500 students without tuition increase

The board approved a budget asking for $277.6 million in additional state funding, of which $63.8 million would be earmarked to avoid tuition hikes.

By James Paterson • Nov. 20, 2018

Kean University transfers overseas faculty to Chinese payroll

New Jersey's top higher education official requested details about faculty rights and protections at the public college's satellite campus in China. 

By James Paterson • Nov. 19, 2018

Professor sues U of California System to detect whether it illegally uses race in admissions

He wants to know if it reintroduced preferential treatment for minorities due to pressure over enrollment rates following a state affirmative action ban.

By James Paterson • Nov. 16, 2018

Lawsuit reveals ‘Animal House’ culture in Dartmouth department

Seven women allege the Ivy League institution mishandled their complaints of sexual misconduct and discrimination by tenured professors.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 16, 2018

Report: Colleges must teach liberal arts grads to merge hard and soft skills

The ability to combine skills common to liberal arts education such as critical thinking with basic tech abilities can be a boon for students' future employers.

By James Paterson • Nov. 15, 2018

Report: Minority students face big equity gap at public colleges

The report shows inequitable enrollment of minority students among top public colleges is creating "two separate and unequal tracks" in higher education.  

By James Paterson • Nov. 14, 2018

Private colleges double down on recruiting transfer students

In Minnesota, private colleges are hosting campus visits and career fairs to draw transfer students, who more colleges are eyeing to help raise enrollment.

By James Paterson • Nov. 13, 2018

What is the future of fraternities on college campuses?

After four student deaths in 2017 and pressure from parents, colleges are cracking down — but just how far they'll go is still to be determined.

By James Paterson • Nov. 13, 2018

Feds want to write transgender students out of Title IX, but colleges should tread carefully

As one agency readies a narrow definition of gender under the anti-discrimination law, experts advise colleges to double down on protecting transgender students.

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 12, 2018

Florida drops 'bottom three' exception for higher ed performance funding

The move by the Florida Board of Governors is a boon for smaller state institutions whose student outcomes have been steadily improving.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 12, 2018

California's new governor has a pricey plan for its colleges

Incoming Gov. Gavin Newsom's free college initiative alone would cost $92 million annually, in addition to millions the state spends on fee waivers.

By James Paterson • Nov. 12, 2018

New governors have big plans for higher ed, but funding woes remain

The private sector will play a major role in new state leaders making good on campaign promises to improve public education.

By Halona Black • Nov. 9, 2018

Just 60 people have applied to be U of Minnesota's next president so far — why?

Nearly 150 people applied the last time the position was up for grabs in 2010. It is one of several U.S. college president positions currently open.

By James Paterson • Nov. 9, 2018

New chair of University System of Maryland’s board starts with an apology

Its flagship campus is dealing with the fallout of an investigation prompted by a football player's death that revealed dysfunction in its athletic department. 

By James Paterson • Nov. 9, 2018

Another student group suspended for hazing — this time, it’s the band

Studies show hazing among marching band members such as that alleged at Bowie State University is underreported and not uncommon.

By James Paterson • Nov. 8, 2018

Purdue, British university to offer joint degree in defense fields

The move signals two growing areas of interest for American higher education: international collaboration and security-focused degrees. 

By James Paterson • Nov. 8, 2018

Higher ed layoffs continue amid struggle for students, funding

The University of Oklahoma and Savannah State University are the latest colleges to trim staff to fill budget gaps.

By James Paterson • Nov. 7, 2018

Report: Activism is on the rise among college-bound students

High school counselors say the "current intensity of political rhetoric" is stirring students, but college admissions officials say it's challenging recruiting abroad.

By James Paterson • Nov. 7, 2018

Women’s scholarships, programs a target amid proposed Title IX changes

A University of Michigan-Flint professor continues to challenge women-only scholarships, programs and other resources at publicly funded colleges.

By Halona Black • Nov. 6, 2018

Jerry Falwell's Liberty University leases student emails to political candidate

The private Christian university's move to share student, and potentially alumni and donor, emails raises questions about the ethics of handling student data.

By James Paterson • Nov. 6, 2018