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Survivor advocates call for quick changes to Title IX
The Biden administration already intends to issue a new rule governing how schools must address sexual violence. But activists want it done faster.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 16, 2021 -
Q&A
How could investing in regional colleges help communities?
Robert Maxim talks about his new Brookings Institution report arguing for a major infusion of federal money into an overlooked group of schools.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 13, 2021 -
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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Nebraska regents vote against condemning critical race theory
The resolution narrowly rejected by the governing body on Friday opposed "any imposition" of the controversial concept in curriculum.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 13, 2021 -
American Public Education plans to purchase government workforce training provider
It's the second recent acquisition for the owner of the American Public University System, which has been hit by disruptions to military tuition assistance.
By Rick Seltzer • Aug. 12, 2021 -
Colleges prepare for the pandemic's second fall term
University of Texas at San Antonio to start fall with virtual classes amid delta surge
The university cited models showing the current spike of coronavirus infections fading in September.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 12, 2021 -
Colleges prepare for the pandemic's second fall term
Arizona public colleges institute mask mandate, potentially clashing with state law
Several states have blocked coronavirus mitigation measures, but the Arizona institutions are among the first to challenge such a restriction so directly.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 12, 2021 -
U of Arkansas to acquire for-profit Grantham U for $1
The system will gain around 4,000 students through the deal, which is designed to bolster adult student recruitment and online operations.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 11, 2021 -
Deep Dive
Surge in pandemic debt forgiveness is about students reenrolling — and also colleges' bottom lines
Federal relief funding means institutions can target retention and receive a financial boost when forgiving student balances.
By Rick Seltzer • Aug. 11, 2021 -
Department of Education takes a new direction
Ed Department finds closed for-profits owe over $6M
The dollar amounts charged against two for-profits that closed in 2018 may be less important than the direction regulators are signaling, experts say.
By Rick Seltzer • Aug. 10, 2021 -
Moodle completes acquisitions, launching services platform
Moodle US provides services including custom development, learning design and training for customers using Moodle products.
By Rick Seltzer • Aug. 10, 2021 -
Mills College alumnae leaders take issue with merger lawsuit
A group of current and former trustees say the complaint is "detrimental" to the future of the institution, which is seeking to join with Northeastern University.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 10, 2021 -
Opinion
President Speaks: There's only upside for colleges to improve transfer policies
Mary Hawkins, president of Bellevue University, explains how schools can better serve students with prior credits.
By Mary Hawkins • Aug. 9, 2021 -
Participation with NC-SARA spurs some online enrollment growth, report says
For-profit schools that take part in the interstate distance learning pact don't see more benefits than their nonprofit counterparts, the analysis found.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 9, 2021 -
Morgan State stops using contract staff, striking at employee inequity
The historically Black institution is converting some of these workers to full-time status with benefits and is also raising its minimum wage to $15 an hour.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 6, 2021 -
How K-12 schools are switching gears on college prep as test-optional admissions grow
With two-thirds of four-year institutions not requiring the SAT or ACT for at least fall 2022 admissions, schools are exploring portfolios, early college and more.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 6, 2021 -
Opinion
Biden's free community college plan won't succeed without robust transfer strategies
A senior program manager at the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program argues for strengthening pathways between two- and four-year schools.
By Gelsey Mehl • Aug. 5, 2021 -
Federal judge finds provision of Trump-era Title IX rule unlawful
A policy preventing officials from considering statements that weren't subject to cross examination could render hearings hollow, the court said.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 5, 2021 -
InSpace touts easy availability on Canvas as new generation of edtech services seeks wider audiences
Founded amid the pandemic, InSpace expects to integrate with several other popular learning management systems.
By Rick Seltzer • Aug. 4, 2021 -
Digging out of the pandemic's economic turmoil, public colleges hike tuition
These institutions are looking to stabilize their budgets after a tough financial year, but more turbulence may be ahead.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 4, 2021 -
Senate education committee deadlocks on Biden's nominee for civil rights head
The split tally on party lines reflects the deep political divisions around Catherine Lhamon, who led the Office for Civil Rights under Obama.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 3, 2021 -
Intel expands AI education program to 18 total community colleges
The technology giant is providing curriculum and faculty development for participating schools.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 3, 2021 -
Department of Education takes a new direction
College operator blames Ed Dept for financial woes during shutdown
The Center for Excellence in Higher Education wrote to at least some employees saying it can't pay their severance.
By Natalie Schwartz • Updated Aug. 27, 2021 -
Colleges prepare for the pandemic's second fall term
Dozens of higher ed groups call on lawmakers to allow coronavirus prevention measures
The American College Health Association led a statement criticizing legislators for passing laws that restrict vaccine and mask mandates.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 2, 2021 -
Pearson launches direct-to-consumer subscription service in bid for student sales
The new platform marks a shift for the publisher and aims to recapture students buying textbooks on secondary markets.
By Natalie Schwartz • July 30, 2021 -
Department of Education takes a new direction
Ed Dept expands Second Chance Pell program again
The initiative to pay for prison education programs will add college participants. It's the second major funding announcement from the agency in two days.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • July 30, 2021