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Jane Batten smiles at the camera while wearing a green jacket and yellow scarf.

Virginia Wesleyan to Become Batten University

Virginia Wesleyan University will change its name to Batten University in July 2026 to honor longtime university donor Jane Batten...
Lane Community College

Report Alleges Board Discriminated Against President

A third-party report found that Lane Community College board members discriminated against President Stephanie Bulger and engaged in bullying and abusive behavior.

Court Restores Saint Augustine’s Accreditation

Saint Augustine’s University is once again accredited after a court granted a preliminary injunction last week that will keep the...
Two hands pull at an interlocking "b" and "u" brand logo.

Universities Battle Over Brands

Universities keep suing one another and outside companies to defend their trademarks. Experts say the litigation helps protect licensing fees and stave off brand dilution.

Student engaged in research with a laptop and notebook in a library.

The Common App at 50

The organization that started with 15 private colleges now has more than 1,100 participating institutions. But closing equity gaps remains a top priority.

Two Hispanic female students in graduation cap and gown adjusting the mortarboard of a Black male student in preparation for a graduation ceremony on a college campus.

Survey Explores How Colleges Rate Their Value Versus Cost

While most college administrators and support staff see value in higher education, the return on investment is clearest to two-year college stakeholders, a new study finds.

Thomas Brock, director of Community College Research Center, next to a campus image.

Community College Research Collateral Damage in Columbia Fight

The Community College Research Center at Columbia University’s Teachers College lost several million dollars of federal funds. Director Thomas Brock describes how the center is pushing forward.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media as (L-R) Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Secretary of Education Linda McMahon look on after signing executive orders in the Oval Office at the White House.

HBCUs Anxiously Await Trump’s Pick to Lead White House Initiative

Some advocates for historically Black colleges and universities worry about the lack of representation at a time when the government is shaking up education policy.