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GAO report looks at prevalence of 'insiders' in nonprofit conversions
The agency is recommending changes in how the IRS and the U.S. Department of Education review these transactions.
By Hallie Busta • Jan. 27, 2021 -
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Higher ed groups seek flexibility for applicants of foreign worker program
Several dozen organizations argue processing delays could cause international students to miss their employment start date and lose their visa status.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 27, 2021 -
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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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Kansas universities have more leeway to fire tenured faculty. Will they use it?
Some fear shared governance is being left behind as colleges respond to pandemic-related revenue losses with deep cuts.
By Hallie Busta • Jan. 25, 2021 -
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Ed Dept staff recommend terminating recognition of troubled accreditor ACICS
The decision will be discussed by an oversight group next month. It follows years of concern about the agency's oversight abilities.
By Hallie Busta • Jan. 23, 2021 -
Bill would make Colorado's test-optional policies permanent
The anticipated proposal comes as many colleges stopped requiring applicants to submit SAT and ACT scores during the pandemic.
By Hallie Busta • Jan. 22, 2021 -
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Biden releases plan to help colleges reopen and conduct vaccine outreach
Colleges are "natural partners" to the federal government in its vaccination efforts, the new administration's proposal states.
By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 22, 2021 -
Activist investors urge Adtalem to pull plug on Walden U purchase
Two firms suggested the company use a recent federal probe into the for-profit college as a reason to walk away from the $1.5 billion deal.
By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 21, 2021 -
Biden's sex discrimination order likely a precursor to Title IX changes
The president affirmed that gender identity and sexual orientation should be protected under certain federal laws, following recent court precedent.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 21, 2021 -
How Biden's immigration plan would affect colleges
He is expected to unveil a bill Wednesday that could create a more welcoming environment for unauthorized and international students.
By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 19, 2021 -
Grand Canyon U takes nonprofit fight to the courts as Biden presidency nears
The for-profit college filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the U.S. Department of Education over its 2019 decision to reject its status change request.
By Hallie Busta • Updated Feb. 2, 2021 -
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Biden proposes $35B in coronavirus relief for colleges
The vast majority of the funding would only be for public institutions, however.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated Jan. 15, 2021 -
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Ed Dept releases more than $21B in coronavirus relief for colleges
It also published how much each school is allocated. Those that got funding in the last round don't need to apply for the latest aid to receive it.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 14, 2021 -
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Which states are giving college workers early access to the COVID-19 vaccine?
The timing on eligibility for non-healthcare workers varies, though a new shift away from the current distribution system could expand access.
By Hallie Busta • Jan. 12, 2021 -
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Ed Dept urges Senate leaders to scrutinize colleges' foreign ties
Higher education groups continue to seek clarity about institutions' obligations to report such gifts and contracts.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 11, 2021 -
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In-person classes tied to COVID-19 uptick, CDC study finds
New research looks at virus transmission in counties where classes began online as compared to in-person.
By Hallie Busta • Jan. 8, 2021 -
ACE simulation shows how much new COVID-19 relief colleges could get
Community colleges will receive a bigger share of funding this time around because of changes in the allocation formula.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 8, 2021 -
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Betsy DeVos resigns, citing violent unrest in Capitol
The Education Secretary is one of several top administration officials to step down after Wednesday's insurrection.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated Jan. 8, 2021 -
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Does an accreditation sanction hurt colleges' enrollment?
A recent study of SACSCOC schools found a correlation, but its author says more research is needed to determine the root causes.
By Hallie Busta • Jan. 7, 2021 -
What a Democratic-controlled Congress could mean for higher ed
Senate wins in Georgia give the party more power to pass measures such as coronavirus relief spending, but their influence is limited.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 6, 2021 -
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Biden picks Connecticut schools chief Miguel Cardona as Ed Secretary
Cardona is a University of Connecticut trustee, which ACE President Ted Mitchell said gives him "a clear view" of higher ed's current challenges.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated Dec. 22, 2020 -
What the pandemic relief and funding deals mean for colleges
President Donald Trump signed the $900 billion coronavirus aid package, which gives colleges around $23 billion. It is far short of what the industry requested.
By Hallie Busta • Updated Jan. 3, 2021 -
Latest federal relief proposal includes $20B for higher ed
Lawmakers are trying to move quickly to pass a new coronavirus aid package, but the sector's cut of the funding falls far short of what it says it needs.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 17, 2020 -
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Higher ed groups: Ed Dept's foreign gift reporting rules conflict with federal law
The American Council on Education is leading an argument that the agency is asking for too much information from colleges.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 15, 2020 -
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Education leaders expect DACA, borrower defense to be first on Biden's list
They also believe the president-elect will address student loan forgiveness within his first six months, according to a new poll.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 10, 2020 -
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Ed Dept: College free speech still under siege
Federal officials at an event Tuesday railed against what they perceive as the continued suppression of conservative values on campuses.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 9, 2020
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