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Judge Dismisses Legal Challenge to McNair Program’s Race-Based Eligibility Criteria
A federal district court judge has dismissed a lawsuit from a conservative student group that sought to make all students...
West Virginia Governor Bans DEI by Executive Order
On his second day in office, West Virginia governor Patrick Morrisey issued eight executive orders, including one that bans diversity...
The Indicators of Timely Completers
A new study from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center shows a connection between a student’s academic achievement in the first year, persistence into the second year and credential completion rates.
SMU Wants to Separate From the Church but Keep the ‘Methodist’
The Texas Supreme Court will hear oral arguments today in an ongoing legal saga between the United Methodist Church and Southern Methodist University over who governs the university.
Colleges Expect Less Red Tape Under Trump, More Input on Policies
Despite increased scrutiny of higher education and concerns about academic freedom, experts say the president-elect’s approach to policy could benefit colleges’ finances.
Students Say Mental Health Supports Aid Completion
Three in four students believe they are more likely to graduate due to the mental health services provided by their institution, according to a recent survey by TimelyCare.
Biden Administration Forgives Another $4.2B in Student Loans
The Biden administration forgave another $4.23 billion in student loans Monday, likely the final round of relief for borrowers under...
NIH, Researchers’ Union Agree to Contract
The National Institutes of Health and a union representing its postbaccalaureate, graduate student and postdoctoral researchers have agreed to a...