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Another Neg Reg, Another ‘Yes, But’ Moment
The administration’s accreditation overhaul has been called heavy-handed and politically motivated, but the sector can’t keep waiting for change to come from lawmakers.
ABA Closes In on Axing Diversity Standard
Institutions Prepare for New Accreditation Regulations
As the second week of accreditation negotiations gets underway, experts say the operational cost of the new regulations may be high for institutions—but the payoff could be worth it.
‘Vulnerable’ Medical Schools Caught in MAGA’s Crosshairs
Republicans are scrutinizing “woke” medical schools. But experts warn that bowing to political pressure could hurt the future of public health, research and higher education.
Saint Augustine’s Declares Bankruptcy but Won’t Close
The beleaguered university will automatically lose eligibility for federal financial aid, so current students will have to finish their degrees at another institution.
NECHE Head Weighs In on College Closures, State of Accreditation
Larry Schall, who leads the accreditor, views the closures of member institutions in New England as tragic but believes existential concerns about the state of small colleges are overblown.
Texas Politicians Are Taking Curricular Control. Where Is the Accreditor?
Texas public universities are restricting what faculty can teach and graduate students can research. Although they appear to violate its standards, SACS hasn’t responded.
