Free college programs don't meet low-income students' needs, reports find

Two reports argue that the last-dollar model leaves non-tuition costs such as living expenses and textbooks unmet, creating a barrier to access.

By Halona Black • Sept. 7, 2018

National fraternity body calls for liquor ban at chapters

The North-American Interfraternity Conference says drinks with high alcohol content should be banned from chapter facilities and events, except when served by a licensed third-party vendor.

By James Paterson • Sept. 6, 2018

Catholic colleges remove clergy names, revoke honors amid sexual abuse scandal

Administrators' reaction to a recent grand jury report calls attention to the need for measured responses to campus crises.

By James Paterson • Sept. 6, 2018

Workforce development, entrepreneurship are growing priorities for public research universities

Such efforts are running on "philanthropy and success stories" but need other sources of support, Penn State President Eric Barron said.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 6, 2018

Detroit initiative seeks to aid local teacher recruitment, retention practices

New perks include car and mortgage financing discounts from local lenders.

By Amelia Harper • Sept. 5, 2018

Stanford vows not to hype acceptance data

The university wants to shift prospective students' focus off admission rates and encourage them to find schools best-suited for their interests.

By James Paterson • Sept. 4, 2018

New York public colleges to offer access to free food

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the institutions must establish food pantries or other "stigma-free" food sources by the end of the fall semester.

By James Paterson • Sept. 4, 2018

Report highlights challenges for low-income working students

Educators and employers are not doing enough to help this group thrive, according to Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce.

By James Paterson • Aug. 31, 2018

DeVos delays action on for-profit accreditor ACICS for the second time

Reversal of the controversial group's deauthorization by the Obama administration is at the center of the education secretary's review.

By James Paterson • Aug. 31, 2018

Affirmative action lawsuit against Harvard must go to trial

Both sides of the dispute wanted it to be settled without a trial, but a U.S. District Court judge said one was necessary to review evidence.

By Hallie Busta , Halona Black • Updated Oct. 1, 2018

UPDATE: DeVos releases campus sexual misconduct rules

As anticipated, the rules raise the bar on what cases qualify for colleges' intervention under Title IX and relax how they can respond.

By Hallie Busta • Updated Nov. 16, 2018

Free tuition approved for lower-income U of Illinois in-state students

The bipartisan legislation is part of a push to boost enrollment of in-state students by making Illinois colleges more affordable to them.

By James Paterson • Aug. 29, 2018

UNC-Chapel Hill could move Silent Sam statue

The university's board of governors has signed off on the process of finding a "safe, legal and alternative" location for the controversial statue, which previously resided near the entrance to campus.

By James Paterson • Updated Sept. 4, 2018

Student loan default rates worse than reported

One expert says new data on outcomes over a longer period than is currently monitored show default rates rising considerably.

By James Paterson • Aug. 28, 2018

What's the impact of declining international student enrollment?

Colleges are lowering tuition rates and creating more welcoming environments to soften the impact of tighter immigration policies and other headwinds.

By James Paterson • Aug. 28, 2018

Why it's difficult to track how many adults are in college

Federal statistics say the group's numbers are dwindling, but other views differ and contend that regardless of the trend, administrators should be doing more to attract and retain adults.

By James Paterson • Aug. 27, 2018

Oglethorpe U to match tuition from state flagship colleges

The private university in Atlanta is offering students the same tuition as they would pay at the leading public institutions in their home state.

By James Paterson • Aug. 24, 2018

Study: HBCUs pay more to issue debt, and racial bias could be to blame

The researchers controlled for several factors including, credit rating, bond amount, bank quality and college ranking.

By Halona Black • Aug. 24, 2018

As competition heats up, more colleges offer conditional admissions

Prospective students are increasingly being asked to come back as proven sophomores as institutions seek to maintain selectivity metrics.

By James Paterson • Aug. 24, 2018

Survey: Faculty members voice concerns about student reliance on tech

Still, a majority said technology enhances instruction, according to Campus Technology's annual Teaching with Technology Survey.

By James Paterson • Aug. 23, 2018

Report: No easy path forward for U of California

The system must choose between serving the state's growing population and maintaining high-quality offerings, according to a report by the Center for Studies in Higher Education.

By James Paterson • Aug. 22, 2018

Industry reacts to Trump nomination of former SUNY chancellor King to top higher ed post

Robert L. King is the administration's choice for assistant secretary for postsecondary education and a former SUNY leader who departed the system amid controversy. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Aug. 22, 2018

Ohio professors protest U of Akron program cuts

The head of an organization representing some 6,000 professors statewide penned a letter criticizing the institution for supporting revenue-driving programs over traditional curriculum.

By James Paterson • Aug. 22, 2018

Gordon Gee sounds off about WVU fraternity separation

West Virginia's president reacted in an unexpected manner to four fraternities' decision to separate from the institution amid a crackdown on rules governing Greek life. 

By James Paterson • Aug. 22, 2018

Indiana's scholars program on pace to close achievement gap

Participants in the program targeting low-income students are outperforming other low-income and minority students in the likelihood to attend college, be successful after enrolled and complete degrees.

By James Paterson • Aug. 21, 2018