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Appeals Court Revives COVID Lawsuits
A federal appeals court partially reversed a lower court ruling against students seeking refunds from American University and George Washington University for moving online during COVID-19.
Colleges Divest From Russia
Few institutions are heavily invested in Russian assets, but college officials say divestment is one symbolic step that institutions can take to protest Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Opinion
Every Woman Deserves a Financial Education
With a college education being the first large financial investment for many students, institutions should be responsible for helping students develop financial literacy skills, writes Beth Hwang.
New Programs: Divinity, Biomedical Engineering, Economics, Customer Experience, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Carson-Newman University is starting a master of divinity program. Fairfield University is starting an M.S. in biomedical engineering. Ferris State...
Capital Campaign Watch: Brown U, Dordt, Samford, U of Texas at Austin, U of Redlands
Starting Out Dordt College has started a campaign to raise $90 million by the end of next year. The campaign...
Berkeley Must Cap Enrollment, California Supreme Court Says
California’s Supreme Court will not consider an appeal from UC Berkeley, meaning an enrollment cap ordered by a lower court remains in place. The university continues to look for ways around it.
Losing Money on Graduate Degrees
A new report finds that STEM programs and professional degrees often pay off, while those in arts and humanities frequently do not. Many M.B.A. programs also offer a negative return on investment.
Campus Financial Aid Supports Shine in Crisis but Are Otherwise Lackluster
While many students don’t lean in on opportunities to learn more about student loans and other aspects of personal finance, they tend to have high expectations when it comes to getting help during tough times.