SUNY aims to double minority faculty by 2030

In a move to help reflect its increasingly diverse student body, the system will hire up to 1,000 early-to-mid-career professors from underrepresented groups.

By James Paterson • March 20, 2019

Stanford adds think tank to expand artificial intelligence work

It joins several other colleges making big investments to bridge the gap between academia and industry across disciplines in fast-growing tech fields.

By James Paterson • March 19, 2019

Loan caps, accreditation overhaul among Trump's goals for Higher Education Act

The proposal mirrors the White House's budget pitch and comes as college leaders and lawmakers share ideas for another go at rewriting the legislation.

By Hallie Busta • March 19, 2019

Colleges look inward after bribery scheme exposed

The alleged conspiracy highlights parts of the admissions process at elite institutions that have long been causes of inequity, triggering calls for change.

By Hallie Busta • March 18, 2019

Lawmakers: Ed Dept ‘complicit’ in Dream Center collapse

In a letter to the federal agency, 80-plus legislators allege it had a role in the nonprofit's "efforts to mislead students" and asked it to help undo the damage.

By Hallie Busta • March 18, 2019

Colleges list priorities for Higher Education Act reauthorization

The 36 recommendations include student-level data collection, which was the subject of bipartisan bills introduced in the House and Senate this week.

By James Paterson • March 15, 2019

Americans support free college yet think 4-year degrees worth the price

A new survey found variation along socioeconomic lines as the country debates how heavily to subsidize higher ed at a time when costs are on the rise.

By James Paterson • March 14, 2019

Timeline: How Dream Center’s higher ed bid went off the rails

The court-appointed receiver says Dream Center is out $2.5 million in payroll expenses, and lawmakers call the Ed Department "complicit" in the collapse.

By Ben Unglesbee • Updated March 19, 2019

Federal racketeering sting reveals ‘side door’ into elite colleges

News that parents paid millions to get their children into selective institutions has triggered a maelstrom at a time of increasing tuition price sensitivity.

By Hallie Busta • March 13, 2019

21 institutions partner to grow ‘public interest tech’ field

They hope to bridge the fields of digital innovation and public policy, producing civic-minded graduates in the tech sector and tech-savvy policymakers. 

By James Paterson • March 13, 2019

How work-study programs can teach students career skills

Student employment should offer more than a paycheck and housing benefits, argues a report by NASPA–Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education.

By James Paterson • March 12, 2019

Trump sets workforce training, student loan overhaul as budget priorities

The proposal cuts the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, streamlines income-based repayment and expands Pell Grants to short-term programs.

By Hallie Busta • March 12, 2019

Connecticut college system moves ahead with controversial consolidation plan

The state is one of several to merge institutions in order to streamline costs, but critics of the plan say it could threaten the system's accreditation.

By James Paterson • March 11, 2019

SXSW EDU 2019: Why digital transformation in higher ed is not 'an open playing field'

Tightening budgets and changing student demographics are important drivers, but the threat of oversight may be the biggest catalyst of all.

By Hallie Busta • March 8, 2019

Michigan joins free college push with latest proposal

The state's governor proposed a last-dollar program aiming to increase the share of state residents with a postsecondary credential from 45% to 60%. 

By James Paterson • March 8, 2019

What's at stake in a possible accreditation overhaul

For-profits, nontraditional education providers and cash-strapped accreditors are wary of the Ed Department's push but agree room to innovate is key.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 7, 2019

Moody’s: Slow enrollment gains raise colleges’ financial risk

More institutions are adding graduate and online offerings as a way to stave off impending declines in the number of high school graduates.

By James Paterson • March 7, 2019

Michigan State loses sexual misconduct coverage after cutting ties with insurer

The university declined a renewal offer that would not cover future claims against Larry Nassar, instead creating its own captive insurance company. 

By James Paterson • March 4, 2019

Colleges collaborate to improve career services

Seven universities are partnering to share best practices on helping low-income and first-generation students connect what they're learning with future jobs.

By James Paterson • March 4, 2019

2 reports highlight concerns over Confucius Institutes’ influence

The probes into the cultural education program draw attention to broader issues of academic freedom in higher ed between the U.S. and China.

By James Paterson • March 1, 2019

As traditional colleges grow online, OPM relationships shift

Online program managers are answering colleges' calls for flexibility as more institutions, including state systems like SUNY, plant flags in the space.

By Hallie Busta • Feb. 28, 2019

Ed Dept pulls Argosy U’s Title IV access in blow to Dream Center

With $13 million owed to students and few answers, the federal agency denied the for-profit college's request for a change in control and nonprofit conversion.

By Ben Unglesbee • Updated March 1, 2019

State budget talks weigh freezing tuition for more funding

Proposed limits on tuition increases are one piece of a higher ed funding puzzle borne from recession-era state budget cuts and slowing investment returns. 

By James Paterson • Feb. 28, 2019

Higher ed groups ask for flexibility with online learning rules

Representing workforce-oriented and online education, they want colleges to have freedom to explore educational models without losing Title IV access.

By Hallie Busta • Feb. 27, 2019

Cal State sees early wins from dropping non-credit remedial classes

Thousands more students passed college-level math classes under a new program that adds extra support for students who need it.

By James Paterson • Feb. 27, 2019