Mar 13 Already stretched universities now face huge endowment losses from market meltdown By Jon Marcus, The Hechinger Report With attention focused on classes being canceled and students being sent home, the coronavirus presents another threat to U.S. universities and colleges: tens of billions of dollars in potential endowment losses. Continue reading
Mar 11 Watch 5:05 Why UVA joined scores of other colleges in asking students to stay off campus As the U.S. novel coronavirus outbreak worsens, colleges and universities around the country are asking students to stay off campus -- and essentially shutting down. Though some classes are migrating online, the closures may still represent a hardship for students… Continue watching
Mar 11 As college students leave campuses over COVID-19, new considerations arise By Elizabeth Redden, Inside Higher Ed A roundup of how the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on higher education. Continue reading
Dec 13 University response to student's white supremacist presentation draws criticism By Greta Anderson, Inside Higher Ed A Georgia Southern University freshman promoted white supremacist ideology in a class presentation. The university says the presentation falls within his free speech rights. Students of color say they want the school to do more. Continue reading
Dec 11 For-profit colleges that get GI Bill money need more oversight, veterans say By Jasper Craven, The Hechinger Report Internal government documents, watchdog reports and interviews suggest that little has been done to crack down on colleges accused of predatory behavior. Continue reading
Nov 08 Facing lawsuit, DeVos erases student loans for 1,500 By Collin Binkley, Associated Press Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Friday said she will forgive certain student loans for more than 1,500 borrowers who attended a pair of for-profit colleges that shut down last year. Continue reading
Nov 01 Are new accreditation rules for online education streamlined or ripe for abuse? By Paul Fain, Inside Higher Ed The Trump administration calls its final rules on accreditation and state approval of online providers a rightsizing of bureaucracy that protects students. Consumer advocates and Democrats see an unraveling of federal oversight. Continue reading
Oct 30 College leaders express doubts about schools' agility in adapting to future challenges By Doug Lederman, Inside Higher Ed "Most institutions still plan for the 'medium term' -- not fast enough to be agile or future-facing enough to be transformational," a new report states. Continue reading
Oct 22 Lori Loughlin, other parents charged again in college scheme By Collin Binkley, Associated Press In this case, they're accused of paying to get their children admitted to the University of Southern California. Continue reading
Oct 14 Don't email like you text, and other tips for writing to a professor By Colleen Flaherty, Inside Higher Ed Need to ask a question before class? Here's what you need to know before you hit "send."… Continue reading