Inside Higher Ed Jessica Blake April 30, 2026 Under the final rule, the agency is sticking with its plan to categorize 11 degree programs as professional, giving them access to the $200,000 limit. The Trump administration finalized regulations Thursday that will put in place new loan limits for postbaccalaureate degrees as well as make […]
Duane Morris April 30, 2026 On April 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a notice of proposed rulemaking that would establish a single standard for determining joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Migrant and […]
The College Investor Robert Farrington April 27, 2026 Key Points At least eight U.S. nonprofit colleges have announced they will cease operations in 2026. Six notable mergers or acquisitions are in active transition right now as well, with the trend appearing to accelerate. Huron Consulting projects nearly a quarter of the country’s […]
Inside Higher Education Johanna Alonso April 28, 2026 The predominantly online institution, which focuses on nontraditional students, will admit anyone who earned an associate degree for transfer through California Community Colleges. National University, a primarily online private institution based in California, has announced that it will establish its first statewide […]
The College Investor Robert Farrington April 29, 2026 The U.S. Department of Education quietly rolled out an automated identity-verification feature on the FAFSA portal Sunday, screening every applicant in real time as part of an expanding effort to block fraudulent aid claims and so-called “ghost students.” Students filling out the […]
Inside Higher Ed Jessica Blake April 24, 2026 By shifting oversight of the portfolio, the Trump administration aims to improve loan collection as well as prevent borrowers from entering default in the first place. To Education Under Secretary Nicholas Kent, transferring the management of America’s $1.7 trillion student loan portfolio […]
The Guardian Michael Sainato April 21, 2026 Billion-dollar tech platforms are aggressively pushing for deregulation of the “Uber for nursing” industry in an effort to expand gig work in the healthcare sector, according to a report published on Tuesday. The report from the AI Now Institute, Uber for Nursing Part II: […]
The Christian Science Monitor April 20, 2026 Yale University’s recommendations to rebuild public confidence reflect a broader recognition of the need for self-reflection and humility among elite institutions. For at least a decade, Americans have wrestled with growing questions and doubts about their institutions of higher education and the value […]
Inside Higher Ed Kathryn Palmer April 21, 2026 Public colleges now have until next year to ensure their web pages and mobile apps are accessible to people with disabilities in accordance with recent updates to the ADA. Disability advocates decried the delay as “unconscionable.” Citing heavy administrative burdens for institutions, […]
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