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Florida public colleges' presidential searches will be confidential under new law
Supporters of the measure said publicly naming applicants could jeopardize their current employment.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated March 16, 2022 -
Opinion
President Speaks: 5 ways small faith-based colleges can overcome today's biggest challenges
Leaders can help institutions meet difficult circumstances with creative ideas, says the president of Greenville University, in Illinois.
By Suzanne Davis • March 7, 2022 -
Trendline
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.
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How UC Berkeley will cut 2,600 students after already starting admissions offers
Over 1,000 first-year students will study remotely this fall as the flagship works to comply with a court order forcing it to drop to 2020-21 enrollment levels.
By Rick Seltzer • March 4, 2022 -
Free college, ESL classes at forefront of Amazon's upskilling initiative
Newly announced programs are available to all hourly employees who have worked 90 days or more for the company.
By Caroline Colvin • March 4, 2022 -
UC Berkeley must cap new enrollment, California Supreme Court rules
The university is likely to cut 3,000 students from next year's plans because of a lawsuit arguing its growth is stressing local services and housing.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • March 3, 2022 -
AFT: Pandemic worsened adjunct faculty's struggles with low wages, job insecurity
About 25% of faculty surveyed in 2020 earned under $25,000 annually, and only 20% said they could comfortably cover basic monthly expenses.
By Laura Spitalniak • March 2, 2022 -
A wave of colleges drop mask mandates following new CDC guidance
Institutions large and small are loosening their face covering policies as case counts decline nationwide.
By Natalie Schwartz • March 2, 2022 -
Ed Dept reminds colleges ISAs are private loans, subject to disclosure requirements
The agency drew attention to a recent Consumer Financial Protection Bureau review and said it would monitor institutions' income-share agreement activity.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • March 2, 2022 -
5 ways to support employees affected by global crises
Russia's invasion of Ukraine set the globe on edge and upped workers' stress. Disaster psychologists explain how employers can be supportive.
By Emilie Shumway • March 2, 2022 -
Settlement secures $2.1M in student debt relief for former Argosy students
Attorneys general in 10 states joined the agreement, which cancels student loans that the for-profit chain directly issued to students.
By Natalie Schwartz • March 1, 2022 -
Common App: Applications to highly selective colleges up by 25% in 2 years
Interest in all institution types is higher, and more underrepresented minority students are seeking to enroll.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 28, 2022 -
How U.S. higher ed is reacting to Russia's invasion of Ukraine
MIT cuts ties with a technology institute it helped create in Russia. College presidents share personal thoughts. Faculty publicly discuss conflict's roots.
By Rick Seltzer • Feb. 28, 2022 -
Strayer and Capella universities' parent company seeks growth in corporate education
Strategic Education executives want the company's tuition benefits platform to drive more enrollment at its two for-profit universities.
By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 25, 2022 -
Calbright faces another attempt from lawmakers to close the college
State lawmaker seeks to pull the plug on the online-only institution after only a few years and redirect its funding to California's community colleges.
By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 25, 2022 -
South Carolina bill to end tenure at public colleges won't advance this year
Education advocates joined to block the legislation, according to the AAUP. The bill's sponsor plans to reintroduce it next session in 2023.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 24, 2022 -
Some students missed out on college prep experiences amid the pandemic, report says
High school graduates still engaged in certain activities, such as visiting campuses, but COVID-19 affected these decisions, according to ACT.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 24, 2022 -
Connecticut colleges oppose state bill to ban legacy admissions
Institutions argued policymakers shouldn't dictate admissions decisions and that they might be tempted to exercise more control in the future.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 23, 2022 -
Texas lieutenant governor vows to end tenure at public colleges
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick attacked a UT-Austin faculty resolution affirming the right to teach racial topics. The university's president responded, defending tenure.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 22, 2022 -
Colleges with public health programs more likely to use remote learning in pandemic
But colleges with accredited public health programs didn't turn to fully online instruction in vastly higher numbers.
By Laura Spitalniak • Feb. 22, 2022 -
Opinion
I'm a college president. Teaching a 101-level course reminded me how important compassion is right now.
Kindness is key in helping students succeed during the pandemic, Pace University's president writes. Faculty and staff need compassion, too.
By Marvin Krislov • Feb. 22, 2022 -
Deep Dive
Behind U of Arizona's decision to strengthen its ties to its Global Campus
Faculty members have questions after the university took joint responsibility for the online college's federal financial aid eligibility.
By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 18, 2022 -
Endowment returns ballooned to 30.6%, their highest level since 1983
But spending rates held steady amid concerns about inflation as 25-year returns hung just below their target.
By Rick Seltzer • Feb. 18, 2022 -
Grand Canyon Education sees revenue growth as students return to campus
The publicly traded company's largest partner, Grand Canyon University, made up for enrollment dips with higher revenue from room, board and auxiliary fees.
By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 17, 2022 -
Johns Hopkins added to lawsuit alleging price-fixing scheme among top-ranked universities
The complaint says the schools worked together on their financial aid formulas in a way that drove up the price of college.
By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 16, 2022 -
Ed Dept erases $415M in student loans, seeks to recoup money from DeVry
Borrower defense to repayment discharges cover students who attended for-profits including DeVry, Westwood, ITT, and the Minnesota School of Business.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 16, 2022