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Virginia Foxx Reflects on Her Time in the Hot Seat
The departing chair of the House Education and the Workforce Committee discusses the year that shook higher ed, abolishing the Education Department and ushering in a new era for federal oversight of colleges.
Education Dept. Reminds Colleges to Tell Students Cost of Attendance
Colleges must tell any enrolled or prospective student the cost of attendance, and those that don’t could face a fine...
Harvard Law Enrolls Smallest Number of Black Students Since 1965
A year after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled affirmative action in college admissions unconstitutional, the law schools at both universities...
Looking Back at 2024 in Higher Ed
This year featured high-profile scandals, resignations and protests but also showed the enduring value of colleges and universities.
State Financial Aid on the Rise
States awarded 11 percent more financial aid to students in the 2022–23 academic year than the year before, the largest...
What Actually Moves the Needle on Student Success?
A December report from the Brookings Institute identifies three evidence-based strategies that promote student persistence and completion and future considerations for higher education leaders.
Nudges Work—for Students’ Most Pressing Tasks
Nudges from a chat bot helped Georgia State students complete their FAFSA verifications, register for classes, sign up for academic coaching and more.
Western Accreditor Decides Against Dropping DEI Language
Following feedback from members and outside organizations, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges’ Senior College and University Commission has...