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Grand Canyon University appeals record $37.7 million fine from Biden administration

The Washington Times Sean Salai November 16, 2023 The nation’s largest Christian college pledged Thursday to fight a record $37.7 million fine that the Education Department levied against it for “deceiving” federal student loan applicants about graduate program costs. Brian Mueller, president of Grand Canyon University, said the for-profit campus in Phoenix will pursue two internal Education Department appeals […]

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California Judge Suspends Community College DEI Rules

Inside Higher Ed Sara Weissman November 15, 2023 A California judge has suspended the enforcement of rules instituted by the California Community College system intended to ensure faculty and staff members uphold diversity, equity and inclusion values. The rules, which took effect in the spring, establish criteria for the evaluation of employees regarding their “demonstrated, or […]

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Merger of Online Program Companies Suggests ‘Reset’ in the Market

Inside Higher Ed Lauren Coffey November 15, 2023 Academic Partnerships’ acquisition of Wiley’s online program business is latest change in tumultuous online program management market. The tumultuous online program management market got another shake-up Tuesday, with Academic Partnerships’ $150 million deal to acquire Wiley’s online education business. Academic Partnerships announced yesterday that it plans to acquire Wiley […]

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House Republicans Blame DEI Programs for Rise in Campus Antisemitism

Inside Higher Ed Katherine Knott November 15, 2023 At a hearing Tuesday, Democrats disagreed—and said the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights, facing budget cuts, needs more money to respond to the crisis. Diversity, equity and inclusion programs on college campuses are behind the recent spike in campus antisemitism, several House Republicans said Tuesday during […]

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