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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.
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...
Report: U of Wisconsin System Paid Huron $51M From 2019–23
The Universities of Wisconsin, a 13-institution system, paid Huron Consulting Group at least $51 million from 2019 to 2023, WORT...
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 3 Ratings Agencies Project for Higher Ed in 2025
Recent reports from Moody’s Ratings, S&P Global and Fitch Ratings—taken together—offer a mixed outlook for the sector, particularly small, cash-strapped institutions.
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.
How to Lead With Purpose in Higher Ed: The Key
In a new episode of The Key, Inside Higher Ed’s news and analysis podcast, three leaders in higher education discuss...