Private universities
Everything filed under institutions in our universities coverage, the 25 reports filed on it so far.
UNL Faculty Group Opposes AAU Return Over Program Cuts
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's AAUP chapter is urging the Association of American Universities to block UNL's readmission, citing recent...
Treasury Proposal Threatens Tax Status of Colleges
A Treasury Department proposal could strip tax-exempt status from private colleges that consider race in admissions or aid, a move the author argues...
HBCU Enrollment Rises as Many Colleges Face Declines
While many colleges struggle with enrollment, numerous Historically Black Colleges and Universities report significant growth, driven by increased...
IRS tax plan threatens private college finances, Moody's
A new IRS proposal to revoke tax-exempt status for private nonprofit colleges over diversity efforts could impose steep financial costs, according to...
IRS Proposes Tax-Exempt Status Loss for Private Colleges
The U.S. Treasury Department proposed a rule that could strip federal tax-exempt status from private colleges engaging in diversity, equity and...
Trump Administration Targets College Tax Status Over Race
The Trump administration proposes revoking tax-exempt status for private nonprofit colleges with race-based admissions or scholarships, affecting up...
Universities Offering Support for Student Parents
Colleges are implementing four key initiatives to make student support more accessible, focusing on childcare, mental health, essential needs, and...
Louisiana Universities Pilot On-Campus Study Spaces
The University of Louisiana System is partnering with StudyNPlay to create on-campus spaces where student parents can study while supervisors watch...
Generations College Adds First Bachelor's
Chicago's 122-year-old private nonprofit Generations College is launching its first bachelor's degree programs this fall.
Class Central: Thousands of Free Online
Class Central has compiled a list of thousands of free online certificates and badges from universities and companies.
Universities Cut Black Studies Programs
An opinion column cites recent closures and mergers of African American studies units at several universities, linking the trend to low degree...
Cornell, MIT, Notre Dame, Georgetown, Penn
Five universities can appeal the class action status of a price-fixing lawsuit, a move that could reduce their potential liability from over $1.7...
Maine universities award college credit for
The University of Maine System will award up to eight college credits to high school students for career-readiness microcredentials earned through...
Venmo Now Accepts Tuition at Some Colleges
PayPal and its Venmo app now allow tuition payments at certain universities through Illumia, Nelnet and TouchNet. Butler, Kansas State and Michigan...
ED’s New Accreditation Rule Sparks Debate
The Trump administration’s latest accreditation proposal, released for public comment on August 26, proposes sweeping changes to how accrediting...
Public Schools Eye Trump-Backed Voucher Program for Funding
Public schools in 30 states can now benefit from a federal tax credit program that allows donations to support private schools, but some experts warn...
Universities Sue Trump Administration Over 4-Year Student Visa Cap
Universities: Paying vendors for student results
Court Suspends Sao Paulo Municipality's Plan to Outsource School Management
A court decision has suspended the Sao Paulo municipality's plan to outsource the management of three public schools to private organizations.
Brazil's Education Ministry Introduces New Guidelines for Arts Education
The Ministry of Education in Brazil has introduced new guidelines for arts education in public and private schools, requiring each of the four art...
US Universities Launch Degrees in Content Creation, Sparking Debate
Several US universities, including Arizona State University, have introduced undergraduate programs in content creation, offering specialized courses...
Ideb shows improvement in early elementary grades but slows in later stages
The 2025 Ideb results reveal that Brazil's public school system met its targets only in the early years of elementary education, while private...
Universities
Universities are shifting their focus from solely technical knowledge to a more holistic approach that includes socio-emotional skills.
Professor loses job at UFPE after court ruling on quota system
A professor at the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE) has lost his job after a court ruling on the quota system for black candidates in public...