UW-Parkside looks to cut 50 full-time jobs, about 10% of its workforce

The reductions intend to steady the Wisconsin public college’s budget, which is stressed by demographic challenges, high costs and state funding declines.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 13, 2023

Columbia University suspends two pro-Palestinian student organizations

The Ivy League institution said it’s cutting off funding for the groups, which it accused of repeatedly flouting policies on hosting events.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 10, 2023

Cal State faculty plan to strike in December

Last month, the California Faculty Association union authorized a strike as contract negotiations stalled.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 10, 2023

Judge signs off on $1.25M settlement for former Mills College students

Plaintiffs alleged the now-closed institution misled them about academic options when it was being absorbed by Northeastern University.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 10, 2023

This week in 5 numbers: Another private college unveils heavy cuts

We’re rounding up some of our top stories from the week, including proposed layoffs at Bradley University and another Christian college acquisition.

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 10, 2023

House committee advances bill to tighten colleges’ foreign gift reporting mandates

Democrats condemned the plan, which would require institutions to report foreign donations of $50,000 or more to the Education Department.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 8, 2023

Universities of Wisconsin seeks to recover $32M in state money amid DEI fight

The system will earmark the funding for workforce development in an attempt to appease Republicans who withheld it.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 7, 2023

Adjunct faculty face low pay, minimal administrative support, AFT finds

A new American Federation of Teachers survey documents the struggles contingent faculty face, including a lack of healthcare benefits and job security.

By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 6, 2023

Democrats urge Education Department to ‘aggressively’ claw back discharged student loans

Key lawmakers said seeking money from the University of Phoenix and Ashford University would send a “warning signal” to other colleges.

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 6, 2023

Vermont State expects only 1 faculty layoff, but deepens program cuts

Enough instructors retired or took buyouts that the public college didn’t need to move forward with more drastic reductions.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 3, 2023

This week in 5 numbers: New metrics for R1 classification

We’re rounding up some of our top stories of the week, from Carnegie Classifications changes to Vermont State cuts.

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 3, 2023

Common App expands direct admissions, including partnering with Connecticut

The online portal has started two programs, one with Connecticut institutions and a second with 70 other U.S. colleges.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 2, 2023

Ohio lawmaker removes strike ban from higher ed overhaul bill

The updated legislation still contains a wide-reaching DEI ban and would create a post-tenure review process.

By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 2, 2023

ACE debuts revised metrics for achieving R1 status

The new methodology, part of the organization’s rework of the Carnegie Classifications, will take effect in 2025.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 1, 2023

Inside the Biden admin’s loan forgiveness proposal for specific borrowers

The Education Department will aim to wipe away debts for certain individuals, like those who entered repayment 25 or more years ago.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 31, 2023

Education Department withholds $7.2M payment to loan servicer Mohela over errors

The Missouri-based contractor failed to send bill notices to 2.5 million borrowers on time, the Biden administration says.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 30, 2023

Georgia system sued over alleged underfunding of 3 public HBCUs

The lawsuit says poor state investment has disadvantaged Black students at these institutions and subjected them to de facto segregation.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 27, 2023

This week in 5 numbers: A public college scales down cuts

We’re rounding up some of our biggest recent stories, from pared-down cuts at SUNY Potsdam to a legal setback for Birmingham-Southern. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 27, 2023

SUNY Potsdam reduces number of academic program cuts from 14 to 9

The New York public college, which has lost significant student numbers, is looking to close a $9 million budget gap.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 26, 2023

DeSantis, Florida university system demand campuses shut down pro-Palestinian student group

State leaders, whose edict set off free speech concerns, are depicting Students for Justice in Palestine as sympathetic to terrorists.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 25, 2023

Education Department unveils stricter college oversight rules

The regulatory package broadens the circumstances in which financially shaky colleges must offer letters of credit, among other consumer protections.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 24, 2023

Lesley University to lay off faculty as it phases out 4 degrees

Enrollment has tanked at the private Massachusetts institution, where the president has faced two no-confidence votes.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 24, 2023

California passed a flurry of higher education laws. Here’s what they’ll do.

Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed several bills with big goals, from easing transfer pathways to building more affordable student housing.

By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 24, 2023

New College of Florida approves Corcoran’s president contract — doubling his predecessor’s salary

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ political ally will earn about $700,000 annually, along with potential performance and retention bonuses.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 20, 2023

This week in 5 numbers: DEI fight hits university pay

We’re rounding up some of our biggest recent stories, from state lawmakers targeting college employee raises to a major donor cutting ties with Harvard.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 20, 2023