Walden University’s $28.5M class-action settlement with students gets court approval

Plaintiffs alleged the for-profit college drew out the capstone phase of a doctorate program that targeted women and Black students in its recruitment.

Skilled trades gain traction with Gen Z, report finds

About 9 in 10 Gen Z graduates said learning a skilled trade can be a better route to economic security than college, home services app Thumbtack found. 

George Washington University police chief resigns amid gun program probe

The institution began arming campus officers during James Tate’s tenure, but the department faces allegations that it wasn’t following safety rules.

ACT, SAT scores decline year over year

The class of 2024’s average scores were lower compared to peers from the previous graduating class, but participation in school day testing was stronger.

Nearly 90 Portland State University faculty face potential layoffs

The public university’s AAUP chapter has criticized leadership for turning to job cuts while spending on construction and has questioned its budget stance.

Columbia University temporarily bans polarizing pro-Israel professor from campus

Shai Davidai lost campus access because he “repeatedly harassed and intimidated” the institution’s employees, a university spokesperson said.

A Massachusetts charter school prepares students for college success

Veritas Prep Charter School provides students with companion courses to help them navigate college expectations like time management and self-advocacy.

Western Washington University to nix about 55 jobs amid $18M budget cut

The public institution blamed the structural deficit in part on “lingering pandemic revenue shortfalls,” salary increases and inflation.

Stopped-out students are confident in their academic skills — but financial concerns remain

A new survey from UPCEA and StraighterLine examined potential motivations that could spur former students to return to higher education.

Financial pressure grows for colleges, Fitch says

The credit ratings agency pointed to fluctuating demand and high costs for institutions, among other challenges.

State politics are swaying college choice, survey finds

Students from both sides of the aisle are increasingly citing sociopolitical motivations when ruling out states from their college search.

How have statewide race-conscious admissions bans impacted college and labor outcomes?

A new working paper examines what happened in four states that barred these practices within their borders over two decades ago. 

Where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on higher education issues

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have pitched policy plans that could affect everything from accreditation to student loans.

U.S. News & World Report’s college rankings should do away with peer assessment

The rankings rely too heavily on feedback from leaders at peer institutions, one administrator argues.

The fallout: A two-part look at the University of the Arts’ closure and legacy

Higher Ed Dive traveled to Philadelphia to chronicle the lasting impact of a beloved arts education institution’s sudden demise.

AAUP: DEI statements can be valuable to faculty recruiting

The increasing attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts often conflate "institutional values with imposed orthodoxies,” the group said.

3 Virginia universities face some viability risk

Radford University, University of Mary Washington and Virginia State University have struggled with enrollment or pricing challenges, or both. 

States enact 5 laws directly censoring college classroom speech in 2024

A Pen America report describes new legislation as “some of the most pernicious assaults on educational speech” ever encountered. 

Brown University rejects proposal to divest

The decision deals a major blow to the student-run Brown Divest Coalition, which had organized a pro-Palestinian encampment in the spring. 

S&P: Community colleges lifted by improved enrollment and finances

After steep drops in student numbers during the pandemic, the sector has cause for optimism, analysts said.

The fallout: The University of the Arts saga lives on — will its legacy?

Temple University and others have absorbed former UArts students. But can they replace the unique urban arts institution after its demise?

Admissions experts tackle test-optional policies, recruitment and more

We’re rounding up our coverage from the recent National Association for College Admission Counseling’s annual conference.

Federal judge dismisses Florida lawsuit challenging accreditation system

The ruling rejected the state’s arguments that congressional lawmakers had ceded “unchecked power” to private agencies over educational standards. 

Utah launches statewide guaranteed admissions initiative

All 16 of the state's public colleges and universities are participating in the program, the Utah System of Higher Education said Friday.

Missouri judge blocks Biden from carrying out new plan for student debt relief

The ruling deals yet another blow to the U.S. Department of Education’s loan forgiveness efforts.