Kansas regents to review undergrad programs — some will be on the chopping block

The governing board intends to phase out certain public colleges’ degrees that have low enrollment or little return on investment for students.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 28, 2023

NCAA demands colleges follow its name, image, likeness rules over state laws

A new NIL directive sets up battles with states that have passed legislation instructing institutions to disregard NCAA enforcement on this issue.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 27, 2023

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Emerging Technology

As higher ed deals with enrollment declines and other challenges, colleges need to consider how increased and changing use of technology affects students and campus finances. 

By Higher Ed Dive staff

AAUP opposes ‘Stop WOKE Act’ in federal court brief

The group backed the Florida faculty suing the state over the law, which bans teaching certain aspects of race and gender at public colleges.

By Laura Spitalniak • June 27, 2023

West Virginia University cuts $7M in staff amid budget crunch

The public flagship’s governing board also raised tuition by 3%, part of a strategy to correct an estimated $45 million deficit.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 26, 2023

Here’s how University of Nebraska system plans to fix its $58M shortfall

In addition to a long-term plan, the system will freeze nonfaculty hiring and temporarily reduce department budgets starting July 1.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 23, 2023

Florida sues Education Department over accreditation

Gov. Ron DeSantis called accrediting agencies “unaccountable, unappointed, unelected” during a press conference. 

By Laura Spitalniak • June 23, 2023

For-profit Hussian College abruptly shuts down

The institution, which has not publicized the closure, has campuses in four states, as well as online programs.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 23, 2023

Florida university system seeks to add classics test as admissions qualifier

Under the proposal, the State University System of Florida would accept the CLT, popular among faith-based colleges, as an alternative to the SAT and ACT.

By Laura Spitalniak • June 23, 2023

FTC will give over $3.3 million to student loan borrowers who fell for debt relief scheme

More than 37,800 individuals gave money to Arete Financial Group in the hopes of mitigating their debt, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 22, 2023

Cal State workgroup unveils plan to close Black students’ achievement gaps

Recommendations include developing data-driven retention plans for Black students and creating culturally relevant curriculum.

By Laura Spitalniak • June 22, 2023

Supreme Court won’t take up Christian college’s lawsuit against Biden’s anti-discrimination housing policy

College of the Ozark, in Missouri, was challenging a White House directive aimed at protecting gay and transgender people from unfair treatment.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 21, 2023

High time for a change? NCAA panel recommends ending marijuana ban

The association’s governing bodies would need to approve policy changes. A decision is expected this fall.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 21, 2023

Consumer group sues Education Department to get data on incarcerated student loan borrowers

The Student Borrower Protection Center said its records request, originally filed in 2021, has gone ignored.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 20, 2023

Deadline drama: How will the Education Department’s delay of Title IX rules affect colleges?

First expected last month, final regulations would dictate how institutions investigate sexual violence and accommodate transgender athletes.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 20, 2023

Texas enacts law restricting transgender athletes at public colleges

Transgender players can’t participate in sports aligned with their gender identities, potentially clashing with a proposed federal regulation.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 16, 2023

Here’s what data credential providers should publish to promote student equity

Factors like costs, earnings and completion rates should be immediately available to help students know if programs have equitable outcomes. 

By Laura Spitalniak • June 16, 2023

West Virginia University to merge two colleges in the face of deep budget deficit

The state public flagship will fuse its colleges of creative arts and media as it braces for continued enrollment declines.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 15, 2023

House committee votes to yank federal funding from colleges, schools used as migrant shelters

Supporters say sheltering migrants puts students in danger. Opponents call the measure hurtful and a distraction.

By Kara Arundel • June 15, 2023

University of Arkansas to dissolve its DEI department

The Arkansas flagship will move DEI staff and resources to other student and employee success offices, per a community email from its chancellor.

By Laura Spitalniak • June 15, 2023

Texas bans public colleges’ diversity, equity and inclusion programs

The state’s Republican governor signed legislation that its sponsor calls the “most significant ban” on higher ed DEI in the country.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 14, 2023

Inflation-adjusted salaries for full-time faculty fell 7.5% during the pandemic

The AAUP also documented stark pay differences by gender in its annual compensation report.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 14, 2023

North Carolina commission recommends bipartisan appointments to UNC system governing boards

The group established by Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, also suggested expanding the number of seats on boards.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 13, 2023

Binghamton University forges research alliance with 6 HBCUs

The partnership is meant to help participating institutions pool resources and climb the research ranks of the Carnegie Classifications system. 

By Natalie Schwartz • June 13, 2023

Colleges must take ‘student-centered approach’ to prison education, report says

Incarcerated students will be eligible for federal Pell Grants in less than a month.

By Laura Spitalniak • June 12, 2023

An Ohio experiment boosted graduation rates and earnings for community college students. Here’s how.

Three of the state’s public two-year colleges successfully replicated a college completion program developed in New York, a six-year analysis found. 

By Laura Spitalniak • June 12, 2023