Ohio becomes latest state to restrict transgender students’ bathroom access

Under the Protect All Students Act, college and K-12 students in the state can only use multiperson facilities aligned with their sex assigned at birth.

How equitable is funding for public colleges?

Colleges with low shares of students of color receive the highest levels of funding, research finds. 

Why colleges are turning to institutional neutrality

Although higher education experts say these measures can stave off political controversy, they’ve drawn criticism from some scholars and student activists. 

Union raises alarm about looming layoffs and course cuts at University of Michigan-Dearborn

Final decisions are expected later this month on changes that could come before the winter semester.

House bill would cut off federal student aid to colleges that boycott Israel

The newly introduced bipartisan Protect Economic Freedom Act follows months of heightened scrutiny over how colleges handle student demonstrations. 

Why more colleges are seeking Hispanic-serving institution status

The coveted designation unlocks federal grants and signals a commitment to underrepresented students, though institutions face challenges getting there. 

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Keystone College could lose accreditation after MSCHE vote

Middle States Commission on Higher Education found that the Pennsylvania institution failed to show it can sustain itself.

Career education gets a boost with College Board pilot program

Known for its Advanced Placement courses and SAT exams, College Board is broadening its offerings to include AP-equivalent career courses.

Birmingham-Southern College campus sale falls through

Miles College asked to extend a purchase agreement for the property, but trustees of the shuttered college said they must sell the campus quickly. 

Return for spring term before Trump takes office, colleges warn foreign students

Institutions with high shares of international students are preparing for shifting immigration policies under President-elect Donald Trump.

Saint Augustine’s University cuts its workforce in half to shore up finances

The North Carolina institution is on probation with its accreditor as it tries to stabilize its operations.

Iowa Republicans form House higher education committee for ‘long overdue’ review

State Rep. Taylor Collins, who has staunchly opposed diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, will chair the panel.

What employers should know now that the 2024 overtime rule is vacated

One attorney cautioned against dropping workers’ recently changed nonexempt status too quickly or without careful consideration.

Will the FAFSA cycle be smoother this year?

Financial aid experts recently expressed optimism that this year’s release of the financial aid form would be less chaotic than the last.

Cal Maritime and Cal Poly set to merge

A new report from California State University leaders said the nautical college faces a "dire, binary choice": Partner with another university, or close.

Moody’s rates education sector at ‘high’ cyber risk in 2024

Higher education institutions have become more vulnerable to cyberattacks “due to comparatively weak defenses,” analysts wrote.

Education Department officially launches 2025-26 FAFSA

Agency officials struck an optimistic tone about the release of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. 

As Anderson University struggles with deficits, Fitch’s outlook turns negative

The Indiana-based nonprofit has tried to pad budget gaps with asset sales and other moves.

Congress passes bill mandating Oct. 1 FAFSA release date

The Senate passed the measure through unanimous consent Thursday, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden’s desk.

Updated Nov. 21, 2024

University of Oklahoma faces conservative backlash over class

A right-wing outlet said an undergraduate education course may violate the state’s diversity, equity and inclusion ban, catching the eye of the governor.

Drexel University to cut 60 staffers

More than 150 additional employees have accepted buyout offers from the private Philadelphia institution.

Trump names Linda McMahon for education secretary

The president-elect’s pick for head of the U.S. Department of Education has garnered mixed reactions from higher ed leaders and policymakers.

Updated Nov. 20, 2024

Fall 2024 enrollment trends in 3 charts

Preliminary data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found enrollment patterns that exemplify broader trends in higher education.

3 ways high schools are preparing students for this year’s FAFSA

Last school year's delays to filling out the federal financial aid form are spurring early action to support the class of 2025.