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

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

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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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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

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

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

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

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

Kansas' community colleges reject proposal to streamline mergers

Regents may advocate for a bill allowing two-year and public four-year schools to combine without lawmakers' approval.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 8, 2020

A federal judge fully reinstated DACA, but challenges remain

The administration must begin accepting new applications and extend requests granted under the prior restrictions.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 7, 2020

Temple settles for $700K with Ed Dept over false U.S. News rankings data

The fine follows an investigation into the university's business school submitting incorrect data for several years to the popular list.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 4, 2020

Bennett College inches closer to getting a new accreditor

The women-only HBCU briefly lost its accreditation two years ago over financial issues and has seen recent enrollment losses.

By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 3, 2020

Federal judge supports colleges, labor groups' ask to toss H-1B visa rules

Institutions said the restrictions on hiring highly skilled foreign workers would have raised labor costs.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 2, 2020

Federal relief talks are restarting, but it's unclear how colleges will fare

The U.S. hasn't seen coronavirus funding legislation since March, adding to the financial pressure on higher education.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 2, 2020

States should reject 'across-the-board' higher ed funding cuts: report

Researchers suggest prioritizing colleges that help Black, Hispanic, Native American and low-income students.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 24, 2020

The Ed Dept's new Clery Act guide raises new questions

Melissa Carleton, a higher education attorney, asks whether the department will defer to colleges' interpretations of the campus crime law.

By Melissa Carleton • Nov. 23, 2020

Will Biden be able to double the Pell Grant?

The president-elect wants to invest heavily in the program created to expand college access, but the recession could make that tough.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 20, 2020

Biden has proposed Title I for colleges. Here's what that could look like.

A lesser-known pitch from his administration would send federal money to colleges that serve many low-income students.

By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 20, 2020

What's ahead for for-profits and OPMs under Biden?

Competition from public colleges and more regulations are expected.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 19, 2020

Ed Dept: Colleges that don't report foreign gifts could lose federal aid

The agency intimated it would cut off schools' access to Title IV funds, part of the Trump administration's crackdown on their ties with entities outside the U.S.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated Nov. 16, 2020

Court hears another attempt at ending affirmative action, this time at UNC-Chapel Hill

The lawsuit is brought by the same group suing Harvard University, but it takes a different approach.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 9, 2020

What does Biden's win mean for colleges?

The former vice president is expected to unravel several of the Trump administration's policies.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 7, 2020

Colleges continue to crack down on students defying coronavirus safety measures

Schools are raising the stakes with punishments for those who aren't following rules designed to prevent the virus from spreading.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 6, 2020

Will federal relief for colleges come before more budget cuts do?

With state revenues down and enrollment uncertain, institutions have few places to turn for the $120 billion industry groups say the sector needs.

By Daniel C. Vock • Nov. 6, 2020