Facing shutdown, for-profit accreditor names new leader

Under continuing pressure from the Department of Education and amid downsizing and closure of member schools, the nation's largest for-profit accreditor appoints a new president.  

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 3, 2016

Potential anti-male bias revives Title IX lawsuit

Columbia University is charged with gender discrimination in sexual assault case review and adjudication.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 2, 2016

ITT to reduce enrollment by nearly 60%

Scrutiny from the US Department of Education is forcing the for-profit to cut costs in critical areas.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 1, 2016

Colleges debate best model for surveys on sexual assault

Institutions, government and the private sector are developing surveys to best measure campus safety, but there is little agreement on best practices or models. 

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 1, 2016

Benefits of college mergers don't always add up

Despite successes, consolidation doesn't always balance campus and community costs in the long run.

By Jarrett Carter • Aug. 1, 2016

Liberal arts demand and summer slide: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on food insecurity's impact on education, Coachella Valley's rock-and-roll superintendent and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • July 29, 2016

Study: Rising college costs reduce Pell Grant impact

Public and private institutions are limiting diversity and opportunity with net-price increases on tuition.

By Jarrett Carter • July 29, 2016

Zenith gets $250M in support of Corinthian revamp

The nonprofit group that bought the majority of the for-profit's campuses doubles down on career pathways approach.

By Jarrett Carter • July 29, 2016

Are think tanks key to academic influence on policy?

Faculty and campus executives may consider opportunities with policy institutes to gain access to lawmakers and industrial influencers.

By Jarrett Carter • July 28, 2016

UMUC cloud move breeds reduced costs, improved performance

Officials at the nation's largest public online institution recommend using SaaS for ease of use and fewer demands for faculty training, and getting buy-in from academic leadership.

By Jarrett Carter • July 28, 2016

James Ramsey resigns as U of Louisville president

Campus leaders and board of trustees agree to terms that end months of scandal, but political tension boils on for the university.

By Jarrett Carter • July 28, 2016

For-profit blames accreditor scrutiny ripple effect for closure

Pennsylvania's Cambria-Rowe Business College cites the federal government's pursuit of expulsion for its monitoring agency as the primary reason for its impending closure. 

By Jarrett Carter • July 27, 2016

513 schools on Ed Dept financial watchlist

Late or missing audits, questionable management of federal financial aid data and general concerns about fiscal stewardship are all reasons an institution might make the list.

By Autumn A. Arnett • July 25, 2016

Ed Dept seeks stricter rules for online degree programs

A new proposal looks to establish national authorization and disclosure standards for colleges offering degree access beyond their home states.

By Jarrett Carter • July 25, 2016

$1T debt marker puts pressure on institutions to ramp up affordability

The US Department of Education outlined its efforts to control costs and increase college completion, in light of the White House's new state of student debt report.

By Jarrett Carter • July 22, 2016

3 strategies to make the case for increased budget appropriations

The American Association of State Colleges and Universities says clear communication about the need for public support of higher education is the foundation for investment, faith from lawmakers.

By Jarrett Carter • July 21, 2016

NYC seeks return to tuition-free CUNY system

City council members are navigating the costs and sustainability of making tuition free for its flagship university system.

By Jarrett Carter • July 21, 2016

NJ lawmakers consider tuition assistance for undocumented students

Legislators are considering new laws to make tuition aid available for undocumented students, but some wonder whether it would be enough to encourage students to enroll.

By Jarrett Carter • July 21, 2016

Alabama community college officials blank on merger cost saving details

Officials say presidential seats will be eliminated to save the system money, but offer no further details. 

By Jarrett Carter • July 20, 2016

The impact of Election 2016 on higher education

The presidential elections will determine, in part, the direction of federal spending for key higher education programs and student aid. 

By Jarrett Carter • July 19, 2016

STEM gateways and federal higher ed plans: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the pack with the latest on Cuban officials' excitement about potential US higher ed partnerships and more here.

By Roger Riddell • July 15, 2016

Ed Dept looks to expand student loan counseling

Federal officials have gained support from unlikely institutions in plans to increase mandatory student loan monitoring. 

By Jarrett Carter • July 15, 2016

King: No special treatment for U of Phoenix buyers with Obama ties

U.S. Secretary of Education John King says a potential billion-dollar sale of the for-profit institution will not be influenced by political ties or preferential review from officials. 

By Jarrett Carter • July 14, 2016

Moody's: Smaller colleges and universities at greater financial risk

The credit agency says that public and private colleges outside of state flagships and Ivy League schools are struggling to meet enrollment revenue stability marks. 

By Jarrett Carter • July 13, 2016

House passes higher ed bills to increase transparency, minority access

The five new bills targeting some of the simpler elements of the Higher Education Act will likely find little resistance in the Senate.

By Jarrett Carter • July 13, 2016