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Michigan Research Center Faces Local Opposition
The University of Michigan wants to build a $1.2 billion center for research on energy and national security, including nuclear weapons development. Locals are fiercely opposed.
DOJ Investigates Admissions at 3 Medical Schools
Town vs. Gown: When Relationships Break Down
Valley Forge Military College is fighting an effort by the local township to seize part of its property, while Colorado State is locked in conflict over contentious campus billboards.
Education Dept. Rolls Back Key Accountability Measure for Corporate College Owners
The regulation required the owners of private colleges to take on personal liability in order to maintain access to federal funds. Now it will be enforced on a case-by-case basis.
Higher Ed Prepares for New Era of Accessibility
Looming federal regulations update the ADA to make web content and mobile apps more accessible to people, including college students, with disabilities. But universities are scrambling to comply by the April deadline.
House Hearing Highlights Potential of Skills Transcripts
To one House Republican, learning and employment records “are the future.” Democrats are also on board but want safeguards to protect workers.
What Mamdani’s Win Might Mean for Higher Ed in NYC
The mayor-elect has said little about his plans for the city’s colleges and universities. But advocates, experts and students are making best guesses based on his rhetoric and track record.
Ep. 142: An L.A. Community College Begins to Heal
How one college community is rebuilding after the devastating wildfires displaced both students and faculty.