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Policy and Legal Affairs

With only one president candidate left, this Florida search committee nominated him

Did increased legislation affecting higher education in the state force qualified leaders to back down from contention?

FAMU students file lawsuit against state of Florida, claiming favoritism of white institutions

They allege a lack of funding and infrastructure improvements over three decades, and they say that was the result of bias against HBCUs.

Florida’s university system has a new chancellor, and it is this Republican

Ray Rodrigues, whose career includes positions at Florida Gulf Coast University and in the state Senate, will lead Florida’s 12 public institutions. Will he be a good fit?

These 13 new colleges are among the ‘absolute worst’ for LGBTQ students

Labeled as unsafe and unwelcoming, they join the Campus Pride list of nearly 200 institutions that ‘disciminate and perpetuate harm.’

Yes, 82% of college students are fully vaccinated, but is that enough?

Mandates have helped push numbers higher, but the American College Health Association says institutions should still be encouraging doses and providing resources.

Reports: Michigan State president facing uncertain future amid investigation

The ouster of the former dean of the Broad College of Business led to an inquiry into Samuel Stanley's oversight at the university.
Mon Sep 12th, 2022

Pell by the numbers: The power of expanding the federal grant program

A new brief from NASFAA reveals the stunning impact that doubling Pell could have on future students attending both public and private institutions.
Thu Sep 8th, 2022

Is this simple solution key to fixing the student debt crisis?

A key pivot during the pandemic could provide an efficient way for higher education to be more affordable.
Fri Aug 26th, 2022

Accuracy matters: How colleges can avoid misreporting with reliable data

Maintaining and delivering critical information to agencies can help institutions avoid missteps and potential liability, says principal at advisory firm Baker Tilly.
Thu Aug 25th, 2022

Biden announces $10,000 in loan forgiveness, plus $20,000 in Pell relief for borrowers

While Democrats and philanthropy groups rejoice, Republican leaders call the president's decision to push ahead on the massive plan 'bloated' and 'political'.
Wed Aug 24th, 2022

Report: Gag orders impacting education jump 250% this year

Though K-12s in conservative states bear brunt of attacks on free speech, colleges have been deeply impacted.
Thu Aug 18th, 2022