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Colleges Predict Tuition Increases, Layoffs Under Proposed Overtime Rule
The Biden administration wants to dramatically expand employees’ eligibility for overtime. Supporters say that’s only fair. Institutions say it will cost them millions.
A ‘Near-Record’ International Student Surge
U.S. enrollment of international students surpassed pre-pandemic levels in 2022–23, fueled by sharp upticks from India and Africa. Will the trend continue?
$1.25M Settlement Approved for Former Mills College Students
A judge has preliminarily approved a $1.25 million settlement in a class action lawsuit filed by former Mills College students...
Public Perception of Online Education Improved Sharply Post-Pandemic
Survey finds confidence in virtual learning is growing, particularly among younger Americans. But a third still say in-person is better.
Cornell Grad Student Workers Overwhelmingly Vote to Unionize
Cornell University graduate student workers have voted 1,873 to 80 to unionize, the National Labor Relations Board announced last week...
2 Pacific Northwest Universities Call Off Merger
A planned merger between National University of Natural Medicine and Bastyr University is off, with the two institutions unable to...
IU Board Tables Controversial Changes to Kinsey Institute
The Indiana University Board of Trustees tabled its scheduled Friday vote on controversial changes to the Kinsey Institute. IU administrators...
New on the Job: Q&A With Rachael Heard, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
As the inaugural director of academic programming and student transitions, Heard is responsible for making higher education more accessible for students.