The Latest
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FAFSA completions largely stalled in June, fueling enrollment concerns
Increased investment in financial aid support services this summer could help bridge the gap for recent high school graduates, one NCAN expert said.
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Title IX athletics rule delayed yet again
The controversial rule’s deadline is up in the air in a regulatory agenda update that also includes timelines for student debt relief proposals.
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Johns Hopkins to cover tuition for most medical students after $1B gift
Almost two-thirds of the university's current and incoming students will qualify following the donation from Bloomberg Philanthropies.
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Columbia removes 3 senior administrators over ‘very troubling’ texts
The Ivy League institution’s president called the exchanges “unprofessional” and said they “touched on ancient antisemitic tropes.”
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For-profit Northwestern College closes abruptly
The 122-year-old Illinois institution had faced scrutiny from its accreditor, including over concerns about its financial health.
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One-third of US adults have little to no confidence in higher education, poll finds
That marks an increase from the roughly one-quarter of respondents who said the same last year, according to research from Gallup and Lumina Foundation.
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Deep Dive
How will the rise of AI in the workplace impact liberal arts education?
Experts predict that skills like critical thinking and creativity will be more coveted as artificial intelligence replaces some technical jobs.
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Q&A
How to navigate a potential merger — from college leaders who have been there
Two former presidents who shepherded their institutions through acquisitions share their insights into what makes a good strategic partnership.
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Federal judge blocks final Title IX rule in four more states
The ruling marks another hit for the U.S. Department of Education's controversial regulation, which is now blocked from taking effect in 14 states.
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Clarks Summit University to close
The Pennsylvania college furloughed all employees last month amid significant financial troubles and declining enrollment.
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University of North Carolina campuses must review DEI roles, guidance says
The system’s legal affairs division released a 4-page letter explaining the impacts of a new policy rolling back diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
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How did Supreme Court’s race-conscious admissions decision impact college applications?
The portion of Asian and Black students referencing at least one race or ethnicity-related phrase in their Common Application essays fell in 2023-24.
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Hampshire College to cut 9% of employees in restructuring
The Massachusetts private nonprofit is consolidating institutional services and reducing administrative ranks amid slowing enrollment growth.
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Top Republican seeks Education Department’s plans post-Chevron doctrine
Bill Cassidy, ranking member of the Senate’s education committee, questioned how the agency will comply with the landmark Supreme Court ruling.
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State employees in Texas not subject to overtime rule, judge holds
The ruling, which relies on the decision overturning the Chevron doctrine, likely foreshadows similar pending challenges, attorneys said.
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Deep Dive
‘We can’t cut anymore’: Can colleges recover from the gut-punch of inflation?
Cost growth in higher ed is easing after big spikes in recent years. But institutions remain under steep financial pressure.
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Northwestern athletics lacks clear guidance for handling some misconduct complaints, report finds
The university released the findings of an independent review conducted after a prior investigation found widespread hazing in the football program.
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SCOTUS overturns Chevron doctrine, limiting federal agency reach
One think tank previously warned that reversing the precedent would put some higher education regulations at stake.
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Keystone College cuts employees and programs to help save $3.5M
The private Pennsylvania institution was recently labeled a closure risk by its accreditor. Since then, it has announced a potential strategic partnership.
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Republican FY 25 plan would cut education funding by $11B
The GOP-led budget proposal would prohibit spending on Title IX enforcement and decrease funding for federal student aid programs.
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Column // Merger Watch
The FAFSA debacle: Another nail in the coffin for vulnerable colleges
Issues with the form’s rollout have made identifying merger partners for many small colleges an even greater urgency, one consolidation expert argues.
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Deep Dive
‘Like climbing up Mount Everest’: Financial aid professionals describe a grueling FAFSA season
Staff faced long hours and pressure due to frequent delays and technical glitches, leaving them frustrated and exhausted.
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First-year persistence and retention hit decade high
New data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center showed these metrics improved at almost all types of colleges.
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This week in 5 numbers: Columbia employees placed on leave
We’re rounding up some of our top recent stories, from a leaked text exchange among administrators to more colleges breaching debt requirements.
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Eastern Nazarene College in Massachusetts to close
The private Christian institution said it has faced intensifying financial challenges and has exhausted its options to continue operating.