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How Wealthy Universities Favor the Rich
Documents released in an antitrust lawsuit show how some elite colleges gave well-connected applicants a leg up in admissions. Are these practices ongoing?
The Rise of the Accelerated M.B.A.
Prospective students are increasingly skeptical that dropping out of the workforce for two years to earn the degree is worth it.
December Brings Late Round of Job, Program Cuts
Fiscal challenges of 2024 will extend into the new year with several institutions announcing plans to drop jobs and programs due to structural deficits.
Brown Faces $46 Million Budget Deficit
Report: U of Wisconsin System Paid Huron $51M From 2019–23
What 3 Ratings Agencies Project for Higher Ed in 2025
Recent reports from Moody’s Ratings, S&P Global and Fitch Ratings—taken together—offer a mixed outlook for the sector, particularly small, cash-strapped institutions.
The Year in Closures and Mergers
At least 16 nonprofit institutions announced closures this year as the sector grapples with enrollment challenges and financial pressures. Various others merged.
Tennessee State Interim President Resigns Under Pressure
Ronald Johnson steps down amid tensions with the Board of Trustees and ongoing efforts to restore the university’s financial health.