Anti-affirmative action group sues U of Texas at Austin — again

Several measures have emerged as alternatives to race-conscious admissions as pressure builds to end the practice, but experts question their effectiveness. 

By Hallie Busta • May 20, 2019

Sanctions continue on CollegeAmerica's parent company

Its accreditor told the operator to stop enrollment in 10 programs as well as provide outcomes data on others and justification for some marketing claims.

By Hallie Busta • May 17, 2019

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Artificial Intelligence

As AI continues its forward march in education and the workplace, colleges are grapplling with how best to incorporate the emerging technology into admissions, courrsework and elsewhere

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Presidential candidate Julián Castro pitches latest plan for free college

The former HUD secretary's broad proposal offers specifics around income-based repayment and suggests ending federal aid to for-profit colleges.

By James Paterson • May 16, 2019

Colorado to give families seed money for college savings

By offering funds in exchange for opening a college savings plan, a growing group of cities and states hopes to boost future college enrollment.

By James Paterson • May 15, 2019

Are student-parents getting the financial support they need?

Free or low-cost child care is becoming a priority as colleges draw adult learners, but federal aid may be coming up short, argues a new report.

By James Paterson • May 14, 2019

Group calls out ‘potential biases’ from HBCUs’ primary accreditor

A new paper from the United Negro College Fund contends the accrediting process lacks transparency and may be biased against HBCUs. 

By James Paterson • May 13, 2019

Going light on amenities can help public-private student housing partnerships succeed

Students' price sensitivity should steer institutions away from packing campus housing with features that will drive costs up, analysts say.

By James Paterson • May 13, 2019

State budget bill threatens Western Governors' Ohio affiliate

Proposed language renders students in competency-based postsecondary programs ineligible for state financial aid programs.

By Hallie Busta • May 13, 2019

School-based legal clinic addresses needs of Los Angeles immigrant families

A school-university partnership between UCLA and LAUSD represents a growing effort to bring legal services into schools.

By Linda Jacobson • May 10, 2019

Tuition discounts reach record high (again) as colleges diversify revenue

Institutional grants continue to grow at private colleges, but they may be unsustainable, according to a new report from trade group NACUBO.

By James Paterson • May 10, 2019

In Washington state, employers may soon fund free college

A tax on firms hiring highly skilled workers will generate $1 billion for the Workforce Education Investment Act, which awaits the governor's signature.

By James Paterson • May 9, 2019

How colleges' role in student employment is changing

On campuses and in Washington, new ideas for student employment are emerging along with the momentum to change federal and state aid.

By James Paterson • May 9, 2019

Tenure cuts could trigger sanctions for Vermont Law School

An industry investigation finds fault with how the institution restructured to avoid a projected budget deficit stemming from enrollment declines.

By James Paterson • May 9, 2019

Publisher consolidation continues with Wiley, Cengage and McGraw-Hill deals

Wiley is buying the assets of adaptive learning firm Knewton — the second move in a week by textbook companies looking for digital growth.

By James Paterson • May 7, 2019

UNC Charlotte pledges security review after campus shooting

The growing threat of gun violence has colleges examining ways to prevent such incidents as well as to prepare students, staff and faculty members.

By James Paterson • May 6, 2019

Young adults' anxiety correlated with political concerns, survey finds

Plus, college students trust their administrators at higher rates than they do Wall Street, the government or the media, an annual Harvard poll finds.

By James Paterson • May 6, 2019

Private equity's role in the rise — and fall — of for-profit colleges

Investors funneled billions of dollars into the sector during and after the recession, and they may be gearing up for another round.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 6, 2019

Report shows wraparound services’ impact on community college student success

As lawmakers tout free college programs, research continues to show the need for academic, financial and other help beyond tuition.

By James Paterson • May 3, 2019

House budget proposes $150M career education program for community colleges

The Labor Department program would aim to meet regional workforce needs by training students for in-demand jobs, according to a bill summary. 

By Natalie Schwartz • May 2, 2019

Ex-Penn State President Spanier avoids jail over child endangerment — for now

The news comes as several college leaders are in the spotlight for allegedly covering up or not taking action on known cases of sexual abuse on campus.

By James Paterson • May 2, 2019

As laws relax, colleges bring cannabis into the curriculum

From business and cultivation to law and public health, demand for education in the growing field is prompting traditional institutions to find ways to teach it.

By Hallie Busta • May 1, 2019

Report: Over 60% of college students face hunger or housing insecurity

The latest survey from the Hope Center sheds light on the prevalence of such issues and calls on college leaders to do more to tackle the problem. 

By James Paterson • May 1, 2019

Federal judge: Ed Dept illegally delayed Obama-era distance education rules

The earlier regulations could go into effect as early as May, while the Trump administration's version winds through the approvals process for July 2020.

By Hallie Busta • April 30, 2019

International students' interest in US MBA programs continues to drop

American MBA programs remain the No. 1 choice for Asian candidates, but overall, the percentage who prefer a Western European program increased. 

By James Paterson • April 30, 2019

Can a cash stipend help free college programs succeed?

A new report on one such program in Detroit adds to calls that such initiatives must include supports beyond free tuition to succeed.

By James Paterson • April 29, 2019