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Laken Riley Act Passes Senate
The House is preparing to take up the Laken Riley Act later this week after the Senate passed the bill...
A Murky Setback for DACA
An appeals court ruled that DACA is unlawful but limited the scope and stayed the ruling, so students shouldn’t see any immediate changes.
Commonwealth University to Close Clearfield Campus
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is shutting down its campus in Clearfield, citing declining enrollment and financial challenges, officials announced in...
U of Rochester Students Expelled Over ‘Wanted’ Posters
The University of Rochester has expelled a group of students who last fall plastered campus with posters critical of university...
The National Student Clearinghouse CEO’s Chaotic Final Month
Ricardo Torres, who led the NSC for 17 years, talks about the challenges facing higher ed and the major data error that could upend his organization’s research arm.
Harvard Settles Antisemitism Lawsuits
Harvard University agreed to use a broader definition of antisemitism in its nondiscrimination policies and will hire an administrator to...
Who Is In Charge of the Education Department Right Now? Few Details Are Out There
On day two of the new Trump administration, the president has only publicly announced an acting education secretary. Who else is running the agency on an interim basis is not yet clear.
Study: Academic Alerts Slash Course Withdrawal Rates by 30%
Most universities have systems to alert students to low grades or high absence rates, but there’s been little evidence showing they change student outcomes. New research from Oklahoma State shows the notifications are worthwhile investments.