For-profit Sollers College settles for $4.6M over alleged illegal loans and recruiting

The FTC and other government agencies accused the New Jersey institution of deceitful advertising and offering improper income-share agreements.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 19, 2023

UW-Oshkosh cuts workforce by more than 200 as budget crisis unfolds

The Wisconsin public college is laying off 140 staff members, while others voluntarily resigned.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 17, 2023

How Cornell could revamp admissions after the Supreme Court decision

A task force suggested how the Ivy League institution could diversify its student body after the high court’s summer ruling striking down race-conscious policies.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 16, 2023

This week in 5 numbers: Another system to try direct admissions

We’re rounding up some of our biggest stories this week, from a new direct admissions effort in Wisconsin to falling ACT scores. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 13, 2023

Biden administration takes second swing at mass student loan cancellation

The prolonged negotiated rulemaking process kicked off with a Tuesday committee meeting.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 11, 2023

Naval Academy sued over race-conscious admissions policies

This is the second lawsuit that anti-affirmative action group Students for Fair Admissions has filed against a military academy.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 6, 2023

This week in 5 numbers: More colleges plan cuts

We’re rounding up some of our biggest recent stories, from potential layoffs at Vermont State to financial exigency at Christian Brothers.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 6, 2023

NCAA moves forward with new name, image and likeness proposals

Under the policies, athletes would be required to report to their colleges any NIL deal worth a certain amount.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 6, 2023

Georgia is the latest state to try out direct admissions

Starting next week, 120,000 high schoolers will be notified they have reserved spots at many of the state’s public colleges.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 5, 2023

The Ivies could boost economic diversity with a bit of effort, report says

A modest commitment from the highly selective institutions would make a big difference without harming their elite status.

By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 5, 2023

Negotiated rulemaking: Decoding the Education Department’s policymaking process

The Biden administration is embarking on "neg-reg" in pursuit of mass student loan cancellation. Here’s what the higher ed sector can expect.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 4, 2023

Vermont State University looks to eliminate 10 programs, up to 33 full-time faculty

The public institution’s president is also recommending some majors be consolidated or moved to other campuses.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 3, 2023

How one college is locking in financial aid early to offset FAFSA delay

Assumption University, in Massachusetts, said it’s found a temporary solution for helping students and families navigate the confusion.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 3, 2023

Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to visa program for foreign graduates

A tech worker union wanted the high court to strike down the Optional Practical Training initiative, which last year benefited more than 117,000 students.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 2, 2023

Education Department presses forward with student loan forgiveness effort

The Biden administration is taking regulatory action after the Supreme Court struck down its first loan cancellation program.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 29, 2023

This week in numbers: Education Department announces long awaited gainful employment rule

We’re recapping some of the week's top stories, from the agency's new for-profit regulation to the tenured faculty cuts at a public university.

By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 29, 2023

Biden administration unveils college admissions roadmap after Supreme Court ruling

A new report outlines how colleges can try to diversify their campuses after race-conscious policies were struck down this summer.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 28, 2023

Education Department issues ‘landmark’ final rule to protect students in career education programs

The highly anticipated gainful employment regulation requires for-profit institutions to pass debt-to-earnings tests to access federal aid.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 27, 2023

Dickinson State finalizes plan to cut 7 programs, 5 tenured faculty

North Dakota’s higher ed board will need to OK eliminating degrees at the public college.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 27, 2023

Accreditation group wants Education Department to withdraw guidance on complaints

CHEA said the August directive curtails accreditors' independence in creating resolution processes. 

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 27, 2023

Over 360 colleges agree to common standards for financial aid offers

The commitment stems from the College Cost Transparency Initiative, led by 10 higher education associations.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated Sept. 26, 2023

Testing executives, including College Board, talk future of admissions exams

Top officials spoke at NACAC, acknowledging the shift in many institutions no longer mandating the SAT and ACT.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 26, 2023

Dickinson State faculty plead to preserve academic programs — and their jobs

The North Dakota college’s president said it must cut degrees and tenured positions to counter a potential $1 million budget hole.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 22, 2023

This week in numbers: Budget cuts loom over public colleges

We’re rounding up some of our top recent stories, from program reductions at SUNY Potsdam to loan cancellations by the Education Department.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 22, 2023

Feds cancel $37M in loans for former University of Phoenix students

The Education Department said it will try to recoup discharge costs from the for-profit college’s owners.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 20, 2023