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A photo of five panelists at MSCHE's annual conference.
A photo of five panelists at MSCHE's annual conference.

Uncertain Changes Loom at Accreditation Conference

December 16, 2024

Trump has promised to overhaul higher ed. What that means for the sector was a focal point of discussion at the Middle States Commission on Higher Education meeting.

A photo of a door that is chained shut and locked.
A photo of a door that is chained shut and locked.

The Year in Closures and Mergers

December 13, 2024

At least 16 nonprofit institutions announced closures this year as the sector grapples with enrollment challenges and financial pressures. Various others merged.

A photo illustration with a strikethrough of the words “diversity, equity and inclusion.”
A photo illustration with a strikethrough of the words “diversity, equity and inclusion.”

Western Accreditor Looks to Drop DEI Language

December 9, 2024

Critics argue that by changing its standards to focus on “success for all students,” WSCUC is bowing to political pressure. Officials say it’s in response to honest feedback.

A photo illustration of the college leaders who testified at congressional hearings on campus antisemitism.
A photo illustration of the college leaders who testified at congressional hearings on campus antisemitism.

A Year After the First Antisemitism Hearing, What’s Become of the Presidents Who Testified?

December 5, 2024

Last Dec. 5, Congress held the first of three hearings on campus antisemitism. Of the seven presidents who testified, four are gone and one is on the way out.