USC to pay $215M in sexual misconduct settlement

The University of Southern California will use insurance and reserve funds to pay members of the class-action lawsuit between $2,500 and $250,000 each.

By James Paterson • Oct. 22, 2018

For-profit chain sues Ed. Dept. and DeVos, wants to restructure

Education Corporation of America, which operates Virginia College, hopes to avoid bankruptcy, which would cut off its access to federal student aid.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 19, 2018

Cal State system sees success in pursuit of higher graduation rates

A $220 million initiative to increase attainment by 2025 is paying off with the achievement gap closing slightly and more students graduating.

By James Paterson • Oct. 19, 2018

Trump administration planning stricter student visa rules

The expected proposal would set a fixed duration for international student stays, which critics say could further depress already shrinking numbers.

By James Paterson • Oct. 19, 2018

Harvard trial documents crack open elite college admissions processes

Test scores, race and legacy admissions are of particular interest in the case, which centers on how affirmative action impacts Asian American students.

By Halona Black • Oct. 18, 2018

Survey: College leadership is overwhelmingly liberal

Liberal officials outnumber conservatives 12:1 according to a recent survey, which comes as colleges address a widely perceived ideological imbalance.

By James Paterson • Oct. 18, 2018

Valparaiso Law School transfer to Middle Tennessee State denied

Efforts to find a new home for the struggling law school are one indication of how legal education in the U.S. is changing.

By James Paterson • Oct. 17, 2018

Chinese investors continue to eye US colleges, but some deals are disputed

The potential sale of nonprofit Westminster College to a Chinese company has raised concerns about academic freedom, politics and land use.

By James Paterson • Oct. 16, 2018

With affirmative action under fire, what’s the future of racial diversity on campus?

With one of the biggest challenges yet to the policy underway, colleges that consider race in admissions should be ready to change their approach.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 15, 2018

How to find the metric for diversity on college campuses

Recruitment experts say institutions aren't doing enough to measure the impact of their efforts to attract and retain a diverse student body.

By James Paterson • Oct. 15, 2018

UNC-Chapel Hill's new scholarship for middle class students will reduce debt to $10K

A $20 million scholarship fund will provide North Carolina residents with up $10,000 per year in tuition and work-study support.

By James Paterson • Oct. 15, 2018

'Verification melt' keeps low-income students from college

One in three students is asked to verify family income when applying for financial aid, a step that throws many off the path to completing the process.

By Halona Black • Oct. 15, 2018

U of Iowa suspends fraternities following misconduct reports

University officials say the students violated a temporary ban on alcohol use put in place last year after a student died at a fraternity event. 

By James Paterson • Oct. 15, 2018

U of Minnesota says tuition hikes deterred out-of-state students

Nonresident enrollment dropped by one-quarter amid two years of 15% increases, spurring administrators to propose a lower increase.

By James Paterson • Oct. 15, 2018

Harvard affirmative action trial begins today in Boston

The suit is expected to reach the Supreme Court, which has upheld affirmative action in higher education in a series of landmark decisions since 1978.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 15, 2018

Dartmouth to remove racist, sexist murals from campus building

A committee said the murals, which have been taught in 50-plus courses since access was restricted in 2011, should be preserved as university artifacts.

By James Paterson • Oct. 12, 2018

Shuttered Saint Joseph's finds new life in 2-year college partnership

The college will join another Catholic institution, Marian University, to offer associate degrees in liberal arts, information technology and business.

By James Paterson • Oct. 12, 2018

California students wrote a law to hold textbook publishers accountable for changes, rising costs

The voluntary legislation targets textbooks' rising prices and frequent updates, asking publishers to note changes between editions on their websites.

By James Paterson • Oct. 11, 2018

U of Illinois adds ‘Trumpaganda’ course as more colleges try to teach Trump

The eight-week class focuses its discussion of propaganda around the 2018 midterms, joining a trend of bringing current events into the curriculum.

By James Paterson • Oct. 11, 2018

Public confidence in higher education continues to fall

A new Gallup survey shows a widening partisan divide attributed in part to the belief that college campuses promote a liberal agenda.

By James Paterson • Oct. 10, 2018

Report: 5 ways to improve community college student success

Educational pathways based on career goals and emerging technologies for targeted support can improve retention, the Brookings Institution found.

By Halona Black • Oct. 10, 2018

California community college leaders push to increase Cal Grant state aid

Their $1.5 billion proposal would increase the aid their students get, citing higher costs relative to four-year colleges due to fewer financial aid options.

By James Paterson • Oct. 10, 2018

Cal State system is dropping remedial classes

The 23-campus system is instead using credit-bearing courses that span two semesters with support classes offered in tandem to help free up seats.

By Halona Black • Oct. 9, 2018

One college gets its biggest gift yet, but faculty question strings attached

With his $50 million gift, a donor to Saint Louis University wants to be involved in hiring and academic decisions related to the research it will support.

By James Paterson • Oct. 9, 2018

Should U of Minnesota's new president be paid less?

Some say lowering the $625,250 salary will send a positive message to students and lawmakers, but critics worry it will shrink the candidate pool.

By James Paterson • Oct. 9, 2018