New decree, also requiring exams to be held in person, divides opinion among distance-learning universities Read more

Middlebury College is facing accusations of a “hypocritical public relations smear campaign” due to its history of promoting eugenics and its decision to remove the name of the late Gov. John Mead from its chapel. Read more

The June 2023 Supreme Court decision banning colleges from considering race in admissions is having repercussions beyond who gets into college. The ruling has spurred a wave of state laws that curb or end campus diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts—and race-based scholarships are coming under fire, too. Read more

The technology that powers ChatGPT is quickly transforming reading practices. What does that mean for your assignments? Read more

A new survey finds that while most likely voters question higher ed’s price, they view some types of institutions more favorably than others. Read more

Despite the large increases in surpluses, top-ranked universities both report net cash outflows in operating activities of more than £58 million Read more

As the Idaho State Board of Education debates a resolution to ban diversity, equity, and inclusion offices and programs in public colleges and universities, one campus has taken preemptive action. Read more

Shortened academic terms—such as eight-week courses and winter break sessions—show varying rates of success at a group of colleges and universities examined in a new analysis. Read more

What’s the best way to defend academic freedom? Read more

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. Read more