Accreditors named in Ed Dept. letter dispute ACICS endorsements

A letter putting for-profit accreditor ACICS on track to federal recognition cites endorsements from other accreditors that many say they never made.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 9, 2018

U of Michigan raises $5B as public colleges look for alternative funding

With fewer state dollars available, flagship public institutions are expanding fundraising initiatives with several campaigns over $2 billion in the works.

By James Paterson • Oct. 8, 2018

Cal State system to evaluate relevance of ACT, SAT

It joins the University of California System in reconsidering the role of standardized tests in predicting whether a student will succeed.

By James Paterson • Oct. 8, 2018

College Scorecard update to offer more relevant data

The consumer tool will add data on professional degrees and student debt and earnings at the program level, the Education Department says. 

By Halona Black • Oct. 8, 2018

Colgate develops free speech policy that focuses on intent

The university's president hopes the report, which says free speech shouldn't cause "needless harm" and requires "careful listening," will be a model.

By James Paterson • Oct. 8, 2018

Rutgers ends 2-year limit for investigating sexual assaults

Former students complained about the university's handling of older incidents as the #MeToo movement continues to impact higher education.

By James Paterson • Oct. 5, 2018

Nearly all states slashed college funding over last decade

As a result, many colleges are competing for students by providing more institutional financial support.

By James Paterson • Oct. 5, 2018

Report: How colleges can help first-generation students succeed

One-third of all college students are the first in their family to attend college, but only about one-quarter of them will earn a degree in four years.

By Halona Black • Oct. 5, 2018

How bad would a ban on Chinese students be? 'Catastrophic,' experts say

The halt on student visas never materialized, but the fact it was discussed raises concerns about future access to this key student group.

By Halona Black • Oct. 4, 2018

University of Montana assessed $1M Clery Act fine

One expert says future fines under the act will be larger and assessed more quickly than in the past.

By James Paterson • Oct. 4, 2018

25 Illinois colleges team up to improve attainment

The effort to close the graduation gap for disadvantaged students by 2025 includes two University of Illinois campuses and the City Colleges of Chicago.

By James Paterson • Oct. 4, 2018

International student enrollment continues to fall

Experts cite competition abroad and tightening U.S. immigration policies as likely causes of the decline.

By James Paterson • Oct. 4, 2018

Time crunch causes students with preschoolers to slow studies, drop out

A new study shows parents of young children take longer to earn degrees and are less likely to finish than students with no or older children.

By James Paterson • Oct. 3, 2018

DeVry acquisition raises concerns amid for-profit M&A trend

Critics question whether the new owner intends to profit from a resale, though a spokeswoman cites a "long-term view" focused on student outcomes.

By Hallie Busta , James Paterson • Oct. 3, 2018

Ed Department will miss Nov. 1 deadline for borrower defense, gainful employment rules

The department needs more time to review 38,000-plus comments on the proposed borrower defense rule, one official said.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 3, 2018

Study: Dropping test-only placement could mean fewer students in remedial classes

Initial findings saw 14% of students place higher in math and 41.5% higher in English using alternative measures at seven New York community colleges.

By Halona Black • Oct. 2, 2018

3 issues college leaders should be ready to address now

Free speech, voting rights and mental health demand administrators' attention this academic year, experts say.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 2, 2018

UNC-Chapel Hill giving $2M to student flood victims

The university has set up a fund to help students affected by Hurricane Florence with money for food, books, travel home and other expenses.

By James Paterson • Oct. 1, 2018

Ed Department: Embattled for-profit accreditor met 19 of 21 compliance rules

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is expected to sign off on the decision, which gives ACICS — the accreditor that oversaw high-profile collapses of for-profits — 12 months to comply with the remaining two rules.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 1, 2018

U of California System will examine ACT, SAT as indicators of college success

President Janet Napolitano called for the study in light of increased demand and expanded eligibility requirements system-wide.

By James Paterson • Sept. 28, 2018

Federal agencies probe Yale for race-based admissions policies

The Trump administration continues to expand its challenge to affirmative action in college admissions.

By James Paterson • Sept. 28, 2018

Dems like the idea of free college, but a good program is hard to fund

Roughly 10 gubernatorial candidates are running on free college plans, but critics say the programs can be costly and difficult to implement effectively.

By Halona Black • Sept. 27, 2018

Yale Law students protest Kavanaugh nomination

Many college students are speaking out against the Supreme Court nominee over allegations of sexual assault, but others are showing their support.

By James Paterson • Sept. 27, 2018

Pressure on states to increase attainment puts focus on aid

Oversubscription is preventing some students from receiving funds, particularly nontraditional learners whose timeline differs from that favored by financial aid.

By James Paterson • Sept. 26, 2018

DACA enrollment down 40% at 10 Arizona two-year colleges after tuition ruling

The Maricopa Community Colleges saw enrollment fall among DACA residents this year after in-state tuition rates were made unavailable to them.

By James Paterson • Sept. 26, 2018