White House calls on colleges to act against antisemitism

A Thursday report from the Biden administration shared best practices for countering anti-Jewish hate on campuses.

By Laura Spitalniak • May 25, 2023

US default could hamper colleges’ financial aid and research funding, ACE says

The effects on higher ed could be minimized if the government resolved a default quickly, according to the American Council on Education. 

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 23, 2023

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Artificial Intelligence

As AI continues its forward march in education and the workplace, colleges are grapplling with how best to incorporate the emerging technology into admissions, courrsework and elsewhere

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Colleges face new responsibilities as states require abortion medication access on campus

New York and Massachusetts recently implemented mandates for their public institutions. At least one private college is also offering the pills. 

By Lilah Burke • May 23, 2023

Public weighs in on Title IX athletics rule with more than 150K comments

The proposal has elicited concern from both ends of the political spectrum over both the inclusion and exclusion of transgender students.

By Naaz Modan • May 18, 2023

Education Department pledges ‘strongest-ever’ protections with long-awaited gainful employment draft

The agency also introduced regulatory proposals to collect and publish new data from all colleges, like potential earnings.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 17, 2023

Ohio Senate bill restricting DEI, tenure advances over widespread objections

The proposed legislation would rewrite many of higher education's norms. A companion bill is pending in the state House.

By Laura Spitalniak • May 17, 2023

House Republicans grill Cardona over student loan repayment pause, other higher ed policies

Lawmakers questioned initiatives like mass student loan cancellation and reworking of colleges’ foreign gift reporting requirements.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 16, 2023

Why Richard Bland wants to break up with William & Mary

Amid mergers and closures, the Virginia junior college is looking to establish independence and its own brand identity.

By Lilah Burke • Updated June 12, 2023

Florida bans DEI spending at all public colleges

The law, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, also limits what faculty can teach in the classroom.

By Laura Spitalniak • May 15, 2023

New York lawmakers again seek to ban legacy, early decision college admissions

The prohibition would apply to public and private institutions and would heavily fine them if they violated it.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 15, 2023

Report: Many borrowers who could benefit from income-driven repayment don’t know about it

The Education Department should ramp up communications about the plans as it rolls out regulations to expand them, New America said.

By Laura Spitalniak • May 15, 2023

How much public support does Biden’s debt forgiveness proposal have?

Although surveyed Americans were divided on the plan, other initiatives like free college drew more widespread support.

By Laura Spitalniak • May 12, 2023

Cardona defends Education Department budget proposal, fields questions about repayment pause

The secretary said the agency is readying to resume payments, which comes as the Supreme Court decides whether Biden’s loan forgiveness plan is legal. 

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 11, 2023

California becomes battleground over bachelor’s degrees at community colleges

Two of the state's higher ed systems are clashing over the right to offer students four-year degrees.

By Laura Spitalniak • May 11, 2023

Education Department: Colleges should place more Federal Work-Study students in K-12 support roles

Within two years, institutions should try to use at least 15% of work-study funding to employ students in community service activities, the agency said.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 10, 2023

Minnesota could make college free for families earning under $80K

The North Star Promise would bridge the gap between tuition costs and students' grants and scholarships, according to proposed legislation.

By Laura Spitalniak • May 9, 2023

Florida public colleges need permission to take grants from China, other ‘countries of concern’ under new law

Colleges will be not able to work with nations including Russia, Iran and Cuba on activities like study abroad without governing board approval.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 9, 2023

Virginia Republicans request higher ed, DEI spending study on public colleges

Two top House lawmakers cited anecdotal reports of growing numbers of noninstructional staff specializing in diversity, equity and inclusion.

By Laura Spitalniak • May 9, 2023

Show me your budget, I’ll tell you your values

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona writes that a congressional Republican budget proposal’s education cuts would be “staggeringly reckless.”

By Miguel Cardona • May 8, 2023

Democratic lawmakers call on federal government to scrutinize University of Phoenix

Six U.S. senators called for the Education, Defense and Veterans Affairs departments to review the for-profit's eligibility for programs like the GI Bill.

By Laura Spitalniak • May 5, 2023

USC graduates sue over online social work program, alleging false advertising

The beleaguered program, run with 2U, was misrepresented as being the same quality as the in-person version, a newly filed class-action lawsuit said.

By Laura Spitalniak • Updated May 17, 2023

How colleges are trying to prevent the next mass shooting

Institutions like Michigan State University are trying to better secure their campus and train students. But there’s no one-size-fits-all fix, experts say.

By Danielle McLean • May 4, 2023

Higher ed can help more young adults get good jobs by age 30, report finds

Georgetown University researchers outline educational and professional milestones that could substantially improve workforce outcomes.

By Laura Spitalniak • May 3, 2023

Staffed Up: How would an affirmative action repeal impact teacher diversity?

The lack of teachers of color in K-12 schools may worsen if the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down race-conscious admission practices, higher ed experts fear.

By Anna Merod • May 2, 2023

Office for Civil Rights fielded more Title IX complaints than any other kind in fiscal 2022

Education Department officials drew attention to record-high complaint numbers but noted that one person had made 7,339 of the sex bias ones.

By Naaz Modan • May 1, 2023