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Feds Complicate College Mergers, With Possible Unintended Consequences
At a time when mergers might help more institutions survive, new rules from the Education Department—aimed at protecting students and taxpayers—might result in more college closures instead.
U of Chicago Financial Aid Settlement Leaves Co-Defendants in a Tough Spot
The University of Chicago settled a federal antitrust lawsuit over financial aid. What does that mean for the 16 remaining defendants in the class action case?
Professors, Union Sue Over Florida Law’s Arbitration Ban
Legislating an End to Legacy Preferences
A wave of bills targeting alumni preferences is building across state houses and in Congress. Has the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ban paved the way for their success?
Education Dept. Affirms Exemption for Baylor From Protecting Gay Students From Harassment
Biden administration says Baptist is exempt from addressing sexual harassment claims involving students LGBTQ+ students, if it can show conflict with its religious tenets.
How the Farm Bill Can Address Historic Underfunding of HBCU Land-Grants
Historically Black land-grant universities have been underfunded for years, but advocates and administrators say Congress could use the farm bill to change that.
Americans See College’s Value but Question Its Price
A survey by New America shows Americans aren’t convinced of the return on investment of a college degree.
Minimum Wage Gains, Community College Enrollment Losses
A new paper says community college enrollments fall in response to state-level minimum wage increases, but degree completion rates largely stay the same.