"Higher ed commission warned of 'sea change' to Pell Grant eligibility, student visas." Sam Gauntt, Maryland Matters, July 24, 2025.
"Legislatures Require Colleges to Cut Degrees in Low Demand." Ryan Quinn, Inside Higher Ed, July 15, 2025.
"Will Trump's new spending law make college tuition more expensive?" Zach Schermele, USA Today, July 13, 2025.
"New laws press colleges to become more affordable by cutting humanities programs." Sean Salai, The Washington Times, July 8, 2025.
"How are Indiana's Colleges and Universities Dealing with State Funding Cuts?" Marek Mazurek, Inside Indiana Business, June 3, 2025.
"How House Lawmakers Could Reshape Higher Ed." Jessica Blake, Inside Higher Ed, May 15, 2025.
"Taking it to the States: Student Mental Health Advocates, Wary of Federal Uncertainties, Redirect Attention to the State Level." Mollie Ames, LearningWell, May 13, 2025.
"North Carolina's public universities haven't raise tuition in nearly a decade. What's that doing to their bottom line?" Brianna Atkinson, WUNC, April 7, 2025.
"Graduate Programs and Work-force Needs: How Regional Public Institutions are Responding to a Changing Job Market." Michael Anft, The Chronicle of Higher Education, April 3, 2025.
"Trump says the Education Department will shed oversight of student loans and special education." Colin Binkley, The Associated Press, March 21, 2025.
"How are Trump's federal changes affecting Kansas universities? What Regents know." Jason Alatidd, Topeka Capital-Journal, March 18, 2025.
"Daily Briefing: An anniversary no one wants to remember." Rick Seltzer. The Chronicle of Higher Education. March 10, 2025.
"How reduced federal spending can hurt state support for higher education." Alcino Donadel. University Business. February 17, 2025.
"Walter Mondale and Me." LearningWell Magazine. January 28, 2025.
"State Support Top Priority for Public University Leaders." Jessica Blake, Inside Higher Ed, January 14, 2025.
"Trump's Vision for Accreditation Could Shake Up Sector." Eric Kelderman, Chronicle of Higher Education, November 26, 2024.
"Red States Back Trump's Plan to Abolish Education Department." Jessica Blake, Inside Higher Ed, November 25, 2024.
"A tuition freeze without more state aid would leave Texas universities strapped." Kate McGee and Shomial Ahmad, Fort Worth Review, November 22, 2024.
"Can Utah's Enrollment Boom Stave Off Budget Cuts?" Liam Knox, Inside Higher Ed, November 8, 2024.
"Nevada Lawmakers Aim to Change Oversight of State's Colleges." Jessica Blake, Inside Higher Ed, October 9, 2024.
"FAFSA fiasco, Supreme Court ruling on race may affect UW enrollment." Becky Jacobs, The Cap Times, September 4, 2024.
"As counties grapple with shuttered UW campuses, Fond du Lac plans for future." Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio, September 3, 2024.
"Dallas Area Undergoing Boom in New Colleges, Programs." Marcela Rodrigues, The Dallas Morning News, August 29, 2024.
"How Biden Raised the Profile of the Free College Movement." Katherine Knott, Inside Higher Ed, August 19, 2024.
"State grants spread thin." Liam Knox, Inside Higher Ed, August 14, 2024.
"Small private colleges, public universities cut jobs, programs to close budget gaps." The Washington Times, Sean Salai, August 1, 2024.
"Mnookin, 7 other chancellors receive more pay raises." The Capital Times, July 11, 2024.
"New Jersey Community College Leaders Fight Potential Funding Cut." Sara Weissman, Inside Higher Ed, June 17, 2024.
"Northland College lays off 9 faculty under plan to stay open." Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio, May 21, 2024.
"Our K-12 Expectations are Outdated---Here's a Better Way." Jamie Merisotis, Forbes, May 1, 2024.
"Beyond bachelor's degrees: Why Indy's private colleges are adding two-year degrees." Claire Rafford, Mirror Indy, March 26, 2024
"College financial aid program designed to exclude Mississippi's poorest students has helped children of millionaires." Molly Minta, Mississippi Today, March 21, 2024.
"Can a Marketing Push Solve UW Madison's Political Woes?" Liam Knox, Inside Higher Ed, March 19, 2024.
"Debating the State Role in Replacing Federal Pandemic Relief." Jessica Blake, Inside Higher Ed, March 6, 2024.
"Miss. spends less on college grant aid than nearly every Southern state." Molly Minta, Mississippi Today, February 23, 2024.
"Higher Ed Has Its Hot-Button Issues, But Jobs Remain A Top Priority for State Policymakers." Jamie Merisotis, Forbes, February 21, 2024.
"Colorado universities and colleges want $161.4 million more. Can they also make cuts to become more efficient?" Jason Gonzales, Chalkbeat Colorado, January 23, 2024.
"Idaho Scholarship Program a Boon for Students and State." Jessica Blake, Inside Higher Ed, January 22, 2024.
"Regional Public Colleges Face Turbulent Times." Graham Vyse, Chronicle of Higher Education, January 17, 2024
"New FAFSA form may decrease aid to farm-family collegians." Reyna Gobal, Youth Today, January 9, 2024.
"Workforce Development, State Funding Among Higher Ed Leaders' Policy Priorities." Jessica Blake, Inside Higher Ed, January 9, 2024.
"Wisconsin's Warning for Higher Ed." Erin Gretzinger, The Chronicle of Higher Education, January 8, 2024.
"Workforce Development Top Priority for State Higher Ed Officers." Jessica Blake, Inside Higher Ed, January 5, 2024.
"In deal with Republicans, UW Regents chose pragmatism over principles. Now what? Kelly Meyerhofer, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, December 15, 2023.
"An End to Wisconsin's Budget Standoff." Liam Knox, Inside Higher Ed, December 8, 2023.
"Arkansas Universities Announce Tuition-Free Programs Amidst 'Last-Dollar' Scholarship Trend." Mark Friedman, Arkansas Business, November 13, 2023.
"Bemidji State University has 'zero margin for error' after enrollment declines force cuts." Liz Navratil, The Star Tribune, November 10, 2023.
"FAFSA Delays Raise Concerns Some Students Will Miss Out on College Aid." Patrick O'Donnell, The 74, October 26, 2023.
"Direct Admissions Spreads, State by State." Liam Knox, Inside Higher Ed, October 16, 2023.
"Universities cut spending as costs rise, enrollment fall." Sean Salei, The Washington Times, September 14, 2023.
"Colorado's banned legacy admissions at public colleges. Two years later, the impact is unclear." Jason Gonzales, Chalkbeat Colorado, August 25, 2023.
"US public universities refute claim they are amply funded." Paul Baskin, Times Higher Education, August 24, 2023.
"Poaching From Neighbor's Yard." Liam Knox, Inside Higher Ed, August 11, 2023.
"Tuition at Penn State, Temple, Pitt and Lincoln, remains in limbo as budget impasse drags on." Jim Melwert, KYW, July 17, 2023.
"College business officers see bleak financial outlook." Sean Salai, Washington Times, July 14, 2023.
"Shrinking Pains." Liam Knox, Inside Higher Ed, June 23, 2023.
"US campuses largely escape partisan hits on tenure and teaching." Paul Basken, Times Higher Education, June 19, 2023.
"Governing State Governing Boards." Jessica Blake, Inside Higher Ed, June 16, 2023.
"West Virginia University to merge two colleges in the face of deep budget deficits." Jeremy Bauer-Wolf, Higher Ed Dive, June 15, 2023.
"DEI Standoff Derails a State Budget." Liam Knox, Inside Higher Ed, June 16, 2023.
"Pitt is one of nation's priciest public universities for local families." Emma Folts and Betul Tuncer, Public Source, June 5, 2023.
"IUP Eliminates 5 Executive Positions." Maddie Aitken, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, May 30, 2023.
"Public colleges should be truly public again." Kara Miller, Boston Globe, May 18, 2023.
"Slimming Down to Stay Aloat." Liam Knox, Inside Higher Ed, May 3, 2023.
"Connecticut State System Warns of Devastating Cuts." Liam Knox, Inside Higher Ed, May 1, 2023.
"3 State Budget Trends to Watch." Lilah Burke, Higher Ed Dive, April 13, 2023.
"A 'Faustian Bargain' to Attract Out-of-State Students." Liam Knox, Inside Higher Ed, April 6, 2023.
"Colorado universities could soon admit more out-of-state students if they boost in-state need." Jason Gonzales, Chalkbeat Colorado, March 24, 2023
"Treating Family Farms Fairly?" Katherine Knott, Inside Higher Ed, March 21, 2023
"Hochul Proposes Nearly $7.5B for Higher Ed in FY24." Jon Edelman, Diverse, February 24, 2023.
"Federal Covid Relief is Ending. Connecticut's Public Colleges Could Face Big Cuts." Eva Surovell, The Chronicle of Higher Education. February 14, 2023.
"State Budgets Are Booming. How Will Higher Ed Fare?" Liam Knox, Inside Higher Ed, January 19, 2023.
"Out-of-state enrollments surge at UW System schools while enrollments fall." Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio, January 9, 2023.
"What happened to Biden's free college plan? Cutting cost of higher ed out of Feds' reach." Chris Quintano, USA Today, December 20, 2022.
"More than a fifth of students rejected federal loans last year: report." The GW Hatchet, Ianne Salvosa and Jackson Rickert." The GW Hatchet, November 21, 2022.
"Tuition border wars: Using Penn State threshold, SUNY the latest to target Pa. high schoolers." Bill Schackner, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, November 13, 2022.
"Student demographics: Big changes are forcing reinvention on campus." Matt Zalaznick, University Business, November 7, 2022
"How a looming economic slump could upsend higher ed's playbook." Matt Zalaznick, University Businesss, November 3, 2022.
"Big Vote on Undocumented Students." Katherine Knott, Inside Higher Ed, October 21, 2022.
"A Playbook for Knocking Down Higher Ed." Karin Fischer, The Chronicle of Higher Education, October 18, 2022.
"In Texas, An Independent University Weighs Joining a System." Katherine Knott, Inside Higher Ed, September 2, 2022.
"Will Biden's debt cancellation jump-start talks to rewrite federal student aid policy?" Jeremy Bauer-World, Higher Ed Dive, August 31, 2022.
"Expanding Access to College in Prisons." Meghan Brink, Inside Higher Ed, August 3, 2022.
"New loan program aimed at nursing shortage will create more student debt, won't add new nurses this year." Molly Minta, Mississippi Today, June 13, 2022
"As businesses hunt for educated workers, states are loosening the purse strings for higher ed again." Jon Marcus, The Hechinger Report, May 13, 2022.
"Tuition-free college movement gains momentum, despite Biden's stalled plan." Danielle Douglas-Gabrielle, The Washington Post, March 5, 2022.
"5 state higher education budget proposals to watch." Jeremy Bauer-Wolf, Higher Ed Dive, February 14, 2022.
"What the College Transparency Act May Mean for Higher Ed." Rebecca Kelliher, Diverse, February 10, 2022.
"Pennsylvania budget plan calls for 15.7% boost for financially struggling university system." Jeremy Bauer-Wolf, Higher Ed Dive, February 8, 2022.
"States Seek to Boost Higher Ed Budgets in Fiscal 2023." Emma Whitford, Inside Higher Ed, February 4, 2022.
"Children of UW System alumni living outside Wisconsin would be eligible for in-state tuition under GOP bill." Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio, January 28, 2022.
"Monthly Stipends for Students in Need?" Sara Weissman, Inside Higher Ed, January 28, 2022.
"California governor proposes almost $40B for higher ed, sets long-term goals." Laura Spitalniak, Higher Ed Dive, January 11, 2022.
"Could College Tuition Cost Less Next Year?" Mike Nietzel, Forbes, January 6, 2022.
"Public Colleges look for State Funding Increases in 2022." Mike Nietzel, Forbes, January 1, 2022.
"US colleges expecting hikes in state funding." Paul Basken, Times Higher Education, December 17, 2021.
"Free Community College Has Support, So Why Doesn't It Happen." Owen Daugherty, NASFAA, December 14, 2021.
"Alabama board asks to raise higher ed funding by 17.5%. Will states follow?" Natalie Schwartz, Higher Ed Dive, December 13, 2021.
"$38M for Bismarck State Polytechnic Facility Signals New Era in Federal Coronavirus Aid." Jeremy Bauer-Wolf, Higher Ed Dive, December 6, 2021.
"More states are increasing focus on need-based financial aid. Not Mississippi." Molly Minta, Mississippi Today, November 9, 2021)
"Low ACT score? Mark Keenum doesn't want you at Mississippi State." Molly Minta, Mississippi Today, November 4, 2021.
"Where Higher Education Funding Stands in the Latest Social Spending Bill." Rebecca Kelliher, Diverse, November 2, 2021.
"Community college advocates stunned by plan to abandon free college." Jessica Calefati, Politico Pro, October 21, 2021.
"For first time, less than half of UW-Madison's freshman class hails from Wisconsin." Kelly Meyerhofer, Wisconsin State Journal, October 9, 2021.
"Democratic wish list includes billions to help students finish their degrees." Olivia Sanchez, The Hechinger Report, October 1, 2021.
"How Federal Stimulus Spending Plays Out for Higher Ed." Emma Whitford, Inside Higher Ed, May 28, 2021.
"Federal Relief Aid Is Complicating Budget Season For Some Public Colleges." Jeremy Bauer-Wolf, Higher Ed Dive, April 27, 2021.
"$350 Billion for State and Local Governments Comes at a Crucial Time for Higher Education Budgets." Owen Daugherty, NASFAA, March 17, 2021.
"The new relief bill has $350 billion for local and state governments. Will colleges benefit?" Jeremy Bauer-Wolf, Higher Ed Dive, March 11, 2021.
"Public colleges and universities brace for steep budget cuts spurred by pandemic." Bianca Quilantan, Politico Pro, March 9, 2021.
"Why Would Iowa Want to Kill Tenure?" Eric Kelderman, The Chronicle of Higher Education, February 18, 2021.
"Following Deep Cuts Due to Pandemic, Some State Higher Ed Budgets Look to Rebound with Additional Federal Aid." Owen Daugherty, NASFAA, February 17, 2021.
"Will more public colleges freeze tuition next year?" Natalie Schwartz, Higher Ed Dive, January 28, 2021.
"California's governor proposes more higher ed funding--with a catch." Jeremy Bauer-Wolf, Higher Ed Dive, January 11, 2021.
"What a Democratic-controlled Congress means for higher ed." Jeremey Bauer-Wolf, Higher Ed Dive, January 6, 2021.
"Pandemic relief 'doesn't go far enough' for higher education." Betsy Foresman, EdScoop, December 29, 2020.
"Wisconsin Colleges and Universities In Line for More Federal COVID-19 Assistance." Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio, December 23, 2020.
"Biden's education secretary pick an experienced educator, edtech advocate." Betsy Foresman, EdScoop, December 22, 2020.
"Congressional Deal Would Give Higher Ed $23B." Kery Murakami, Inside Higher Ed, December 21, 2020.
"What the pandemic relief and funding deal mean for colleges." Hallie Busta, Higher Ed Dive, December 21, 2020.
"Budget cuts aren't sparing flagship universities. But they have an edge." Jeremy Bauer-Wolf, Higher Ed Dive, December 11, 2020.
"Ten UNO professors apply for buyouts as budget woes continue." Rick Ruggles, Omaha World-Herald, December 8, 2020.
"Education Department not budging on on colleges' pleas for more pandemic relief." EdScoop, Betsy Foresman, November 25, 2020.
"Report Sounds Alarm on Fallout from Cutting Higher-Ed Budgets" Eric Tegethoff, Public News Service, November 23, 2020.
"What Biden's Win May Mean for Your Student Loans and College Plans." Anna Helhoski and Ryan Lane, NerdWallet, November 12, 2020.
"In state races across America, the Status Quo prevailed. Here's what that means for higher ed." Lindsay Ellis and Eric Kelderman, The Chronicle of Higher Education, November 6, 2020.
"Will federal relief for colleges come before more budget cuts do?" Daniel Vock, Education Dive, November 6, 2020.
"How higher education issues and leadership fared at the polls." Hallie Busta, Education Dive, November 4, 2020.
"Some regional colleges see drop in enrollment, while health care, online programs do well." Rick Ruggles, Omaha World-Herald, October 11, 2020.
"Pennsylvania college system redesign full of unknowns." Jeremy Bauer-Wolf, Education Dive, September 24, 2020.
"Colleges Won't Offer Tuition Refunds If Learning Moves Online." Samm Quinn, Indianapolis Business Journal, September 11, 2020
"More States Are Looking at Consolidating Their Public Colleges. Does it Work?" Lee Gardner, The Chronicle of Higher Education, July 30, 2020.
"International students must take in-person classes to stay in the country, but what about Nebraska?" Rick Ruggles, Omaha World-Herald, July 8, 2020.
From pandemic to recession, a "cacophony of crisis" threatens Colorado's higher education institutions Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, July 5, 2020
"A look at how colleges could benefit from $3b in coronavirus aid for states." Dan Vock, Education Dive, July 1, 2020.
"FAFSA Requirement hinders Colorado colleges ' ability to distribute coronavirus relief to students." Jason Gonzales, Chalkbeat Colorado, June 26, 2020.
"COVID-19 Could Be End of Line for Some Regional Colleges." Sophie Quinton, Stateline.org, June 4, 2020.
"State lawmakers wrestle with scope and timing of higher education budget cut." Dan Vock, Education Dive, May 28, 2020.
"Flag football, discounts: Colleges seek ways to boost enrollment amid coronavirus uncertainty." Rick Ruggles, Omaha World-Herald, May 27, 2020
"Public Regional Colleges Were Already Struggling. COVID-19 May Push Some to the Brink." Dan Bauman, The Chronicle of Higher Education, May 11, 2020.
"Can Colleges Reopen in the Fall? If Not, Some Won't Survive." Alan Greenblatt, Governing, April 21, 2020.
"UW campuses emptied by COVID-19 anticipate a minimum of $170 million loss this semester." Kelly Meyerhofer, Wisconsin State Journal, April 12, 2020.
"College press DeVos for quick action to dole out $14 billion in stimulus cash." Michael Stratford, Politico Pro, April 1, 2020.
"Coronavirus scrambles higher ed's state funding outlook." Dan Vock, Education Dive, March 27, 2020.
"University of Montana enrollment decline 'severe,' but Montanans see signs of hope." Patrick Reilly, Missoulian, October 5, 2019.
"Will U of Alaska plan to merge its universities work?" Natalie Schwartz, Education Dive, August 9, 2019.
"Colleges set their sights on rural Nebraskans amid 'çompetitive marketplace' of enrollment." Rick Ruggles, Omaha World-Herald, April 28, 2019,
"Montana educators tout program success, track federal program cuts." Keila Szpaller, Missoulian, April 27, 2019.
"How Stockton University Landed on Atlantic City's Boardwalk." Kevin Coyne, New Jersey Monthly, April 18, 2019.
"Elections Have Consequences for Higher Education." Delece Smith-Barrow, Education Writers Association, April 16, 2019.
"UW-Stevens Point Grapples With Budget Shortfalls, Changing Demographics." Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public Radio, April 2, 2019.
"After East Carolina chancellor's ouster, a UNC Board of Governors on the brink." Joe Killian, NC Policy Watch. March 20, 2019.
"Our view: UNC governors in turmoil, need a shakeup." Editorial. The Fayetteville Observer. March 20, 2019.
"Kansas Hopes to Convince California Students To Trade Beaches for Cheap College Tuition." Stephen Bisaha. KCUR. March 19, 2019.
"Presidential Hopefuls Are Pushing Free College Back into the Spotlight. But What Does 'Free' Mean Anyway?" Katherine Mangan, The Chronicle of Higher Education, March 18, 2019.
"'Free College' Is Increasingly Popular---and Complicated for States." Sophie Quinton, Stateline, March 5, 2019.
"Most Americans Think Government Support for Public Colleges Is Rising or Flat. They're Wrong." Lee Gardner, The Chronicle of Higher Education, February 25, 2019.
"Americans don't realize state funding for higher education is falling, new polls finds." Jon Marcus, The Hechinger Report, February 25, 2019.
"For a Dissatisfied Public, Colleges' Internal Affairs Become Fair Game." Karen Fischer, The Chronicle of Higher Education, February 18, 2019.
"Proposed Cuts Imperil 1,300 University Jobs." Greg Toppo, Inside Higher Ed, February 18, 2019.
"House seeks college graduate tax breaks, could be costly." Jeff Amy, The Associated Press, February 6, 2019.
"Why are international students turning their back on American colleges?" Jillian Berman, MarketWatch, February 7, 2019.
"Dwindling International Enrollment Pushes American Universities Toward Uncertain Futures." Raqib Hameed Naik, The College Post, January 16, 2019.
"Students in Rural America ask, "What Is a University Without a History Major?" Mitch Smith, The New York Times, January 12, 2019.
"The link between alumni donations and college rankings." Jillian Berman, MarketWatch, January 9, 2019.
"Midland University innovates for enrollments, offering scholarships in more than 30 sports." Rick Ruggles, Omaha World-Herald, January 6, 2019.
"2019 for the States: Tuition Hikes to Take a Breather, Breath Heavier if You Have An Abandoned Pension." Ted Knutson, Forbes, December 21, 2018.
"As Adults Return to College, Schools Try to Remove Barriers." Martha Dalton, WABE, December 7, 2018.
"Midyear tuition hikes, cuts to higher education funding in Nebraska not likely." Rick Ruggles, Omaha World-Herald, November 14, 2018.
"A Lesson From Montanans' Vote to Tax Themselves to Fund Higher Education." Adam Harris, The Atlantic, November 7, 2018.
"Scott Walker Is Out. Can a New Governor Save Higher Ed in the Badger State." Eric Kelderman, The Chronicle of Higher Education, November 7, 2018.
"State Spending on Higher Education Has Dropped. Hispanic and Black Families are Bearing the Cost." Jessica Floyd, Sojourners, October 18, 2018.
"Top college jobs in Nebraska and Iowa pay six figures, but within a wide range." Rick Ruggles, Omaha World-Herald, October 14, 2018.
"International students pump millions of dollars into Iowa's economy. But their numbers are dropping at University of Iowa and Iowa State." Kathy Bolten, Des Moines Register, October 12, 2018.
"Friction Continues to Grow between University of Iowa faculty group and administrators." Kathy Bolten, Des Moines Register, September 28, 2018.
"A Gulf in the Earnings Gap." Rick Seltzer, Inside Higher Ed, September 6, 2018.
"As Students Head to Campus, Colleges Fear International Student Decline." Sophie Quinton, Stateline.org, August 27, 2018.
"After years of watching top students leave for other states, U. of I., lawmakers begin to respond." Dawn Rhodes, Chicago Tribune, August 27, 2018.
"Graduates in 34 school districts can now get free tech school tuition." Lindsay Street, Statehouse Report, July 13, 2018.
"Want to Kill Tenure? Be Careful What You Wish For." Lee Gardner, The Chronicle of Higher Education, June 18, 2018.
"Top Georgia Universities Seek More Rural Students." Eric Stirgus, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 9, 2018.
"Michigan State's $500 Million for Nassar Victims Dwards Other Settlements." Mitch Smith and Anemona Hartocollis, The New York Times, May 16, 2018.
"Settlement with Larry Nassar victims will have impact on Michigan State." Will Hobson and Susan Svrluga, The Washington Post, May 16, 2018.
"Faculty, staff salary increases on hold at University of Iowa until at least January." Kathy Bolten. Des Moines Register, May 14, 2018.
"More college students in Nebraska are graduating in 4 years as schools' efforts pay off." Rick Ruggles, Omaha World-Herald, May 14, 2018.
"College mergers a prescription in meeting higher education headaches." Ellen Marrison. SSTI. May 10, 2018.
"College of Southern Idaho seek to offer bachelor's degrees." Teya Vitu. Idaho Business Review. May 2, 2018.
"Are More Strikes Coming? West Virginia Wasn't the Only State Neglecting Employee Health Care." Katherine Barrett and Richard Greene. Governing. March 22, 2018.
"Reduced tuition seems to be paying off for the College of St. Mary." Rick Ruggles, Omaha World-Herald, February 26, 2018.
"What is Pitt were to go private? Some ponder the unthinkable as dwindling state aid becomes less certain." Bill Schackner, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, February 23, 2018.
"As NU system faces cuts, two sides differ on how well Nebraska colleges are funded." Rick Ruggles, Omaha World-Herald, February 18, 2018
"Sexual assault, free speech, DACA among top 10 higher ed issues for 2018." Olivia Slagle, The Daily Tar Heel, January 30, 2018.
"The key higher ed issues for states in 2018." Autumn Arnett, Education Dive, January 18, 2018.
"The Biggest Problem for State Higher-Ed Policy? Federal Higher-Ed Policy." Eric Kelderman, The Chronicle of Higher Education, January 16, 2018.
"In effort to expand reach and draw students, more colleges offer in-state tuition to nonresidents." Rick Ruggles, Omaha World-Herald, January 10, 2018.
"Iowa regents' delayed decision on tuition hikes could put students in a bind." Des Moines Register, Kathy Bolten, January 4, 2018.
"Community colleges continuing trend to offer four-year degrees." Ellen Marrison, SSTI, December 20, 2017.
"Mental health is a growing challenge on campus, and people of color are most negatively affected." Autumn Arnett, Education Dive, December 20, 2017.
"Will state funding to higher ed decrease again in 2018 and beyond?" Autumn Arnett, Education Dive, December 19, 2017.
"UNL under fire from national groups for punishing lecturer after clash with conservative student." Rick Ruggles, Omaha World-Herald, December 17, 2017.
"Final Tax Bill Would Spare Some Higher-Ed Worries, but Could Lead to State Budget Cuts." Eric Kelderman and Adam Harris, The Chronicle of Higher Education, December 15, 2017.
"Florida lawmakers want stronger college free speech rules amid First Amendment flareups." Claire McNeill, Tampa Bay Times, December 14, 2017.
"Free community college: It's not just Democrats making the push." Autumn Arnett, Education Dive, December 12, 2017.
"DACA, sexual assault remain top policy concerns for higher ed leaders." Autumn Arnett, Education Dive, December 12, 2017.
"Can I Attend Two Colleges at the Same Time?" Teri Cettina, Discover.com, November 30, 2017.
"What You Need to Know About Colleges That Allow Guns." Alexandra Pannoni, U.S. News & World Report, November 1, 2017.
"Is Free College Actually Free?" Reyna Gobel, Experian, October 25, 2017.
"NJSU offers free tuition to students displaced by hurricanes in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands." Monsy Alvarado, The Record, October 20, 2017.
"S.C. disproportionately funds merit-based scholarships, bucking national trend." Lindsay Street, Statehouse Report, October 20, 2017.
"Pennsylvania's budget stalemate threatens in-state tuition discounts." (Radio Interview). Reema Kharais, Marketplace, October 19, 2017.
"In-state tuition discounts could be nixed for students at four state-funded universities." Jan Murphy, The Patriot-News, October 16, 2017.
"High tuition, high aid at S.C. public colleges pose problems." Lindsay Street, Statehouse Report, October 13, 2017.
"With an Ambitious Merger Proposal, Wisconsin Charts Its Own Course for Change." Eric Kelderman, The Chronicle of Higher Education, October 12, 2017.
"State college enrollment down 1.8% since last fall." Aziza Musa, Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. October 8, 2017.
"Is the Lottery a Regressive Tax on the Poor?" Frederick Reese, Atlanta Black Star. October 2, 2017.
"Workforce development, free speech and sanctuary campuses: Higher ed groups unpack top state concerns." Pat Donachie, Education Dive. September 29, 2017.
"Portland State debuts $64 million business school building in the heart of campus." Andrew Theen, The Oregonian. September 13, 2017.
"Lawmakers pushing campus free-speech bill; universities question the need." Jim Siegel, Columbus Dispatch, August 29, 2017.
"Charlottesville May Put the Brakes on Campus Free Speech Laws." Sophie Quinton, Stateline.org, August 24, 2017.
"Florida universities are hiring hundreds of new faculty in push for smaller classes, more prestige." Claire McNeill, Tampa Bay Times, August 14, 2017.
"Higher ed funding remains mixed as free speech bills gain popularity." Pat Donachie, Education Dive, August 4, 2017.
"Campus Free Speech Laws Ignite the Country." Lauren Camera, U.S. News and World Report, July 31, 2017.
"Rate of grads attending state colleges drops a bit." Aziza Musa, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, July 31, 2017.
"Illinois budget backlog is giving health care providers, patients a headache." Dawn Rhodes, Chicago Tribune, July 27, 2017.
"State funding cuts matter." Rick Seltzer, Inside Higher Ed, July 24, 2017.
"Getting Resourceful: How Administrators Can Generate Alternative Revenue Streams." Linda Jackson, Education Dive, July 17, 2017.
"Chancellor of Pennsylvania state-owned universities to retire." Debra Erdley, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, July 17, 2017.
"Silicon Valley investors embrace a new version of college." Emily DeRuy, The Mercury News, July 15, 2017.
"Consultant recommendations for struggling state university system due out Wednesday." Bill Schackner, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, July 11, 2017.
"Creighton committee aims to clarify sexual assault policies." Rick Ruggles, Omaha World-Herald, July 2, 2017.
"Your money: Now you can get miles for your student loans." Reyna Gobel, Reuters, June 26, 2017.
"Swift and Silent Exits." Rick Seltzer, Inside Higher Ed, June 7, 2017.
"Illinois budget impasse damaging state universities." David Kramer, Physics Today, June 2017.
"Georgia lawmaker uses power of the purse to influence colleges." Aaron Gould Sheinin and James Salzer, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 29, 2017.
"Angst Over Middle-Class Aid." Rick Seltzer, Inside Higher Ed, May 24, 2017.
"Performance pays in higher education." Matt Zalaznick, University Business, May 17, 2017.
"USC offers $40 million in tuition breaks to out-of-state students." Avery Wilks, The State, May 6, 2017.
"A look how Missouri will spend $27.8 billion, should Gov. Greitens approve." Marshall Griffin and Krissy Lane, St. Louis Public Radio, May 5, 2017.
"Higher Education in the Fast Lane." Leah Ingram, Delta Sky Magazine, May 2017.
"Why Some States Are Making Short-Term Training Free." Sophie Quinton, Stateline.org, May 3, 2017.
"Top Colleges Urged to Boost Percentage of Pell Grant Students." Jamaal Abdul-Alim, Diverse, May 2, 2017.
"Public Regional Colleges Never Die. Can They Be Saved?" Lee Gardner, The Chronicle of Higher Education, April 30, 2017.
"Louisiana dig deeper into last place in per-student funding." Leigh Gundry, The Town Talk, April 28, 2017.
"JSU signs student transfer agreement with Gadsden State." Patrick McCreless, The Anniston Star, April 20, 2017.
"Report: Colleges' Reliance on Tuition Revenue Growing." Jamaal Abdul-Alim, Diverse, April 20, 2017.
"Georgia's Next Stab at Efficiency." Rick Seltzer, Inside Higher Ed, April 19, 2017.
"Cheaper competition makes it tough for Pa. state system schools." Bill Schackner, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, April 15, 2017.
"State colleges facing budget bind." Benjamin Wermund, Politico Morning Edition, April 14, 2017.
"Here's how much Louisiana college leaders get paid." Leigh Gundry, The Advertiser, April 13, 2017.
"High School Math, Science, and Foreign Languages: At Risk from Computer Coding?" Rowan Moore Gerety, WLRN, March 31, 2017.
"Merging Colleges to Cut Costs and Still Boost Graduation Rates." Sophie Quinton, Stateline.org, March 29, 2017.
"Are Mergers in Pennsylvania's Higher Ed Future?" Rick Seltzer, Inside Higher Ed, March 27, 2017.
"Southern Republican governor leading free college movement." Sheila Burke, The Associated Press, March 12, 2017.
"More Public Colleges Start Tuition-Free Programs." Farran Powell, U.S. News and World Report, March 8, 2017.
"Republican State Lawmakers Seek to Ban 'Sanctuary' Campuses." Peter Schmidt, The Chronicle of Higher Education, March 8, 2017.
"Washington's 'Cross-Pollination' of Business Blossoming." Jessica Lee, U.S. News & World Report, March 6, 2017.
"Should students still apply to a PASSHE school? 'Absolutely,' says PASSHE." Jacqueline Palochko, The Morning Call, March 5, 2017.
"Iowa Bill Aims to Make Number of Liberal, Conservative Professors Roughly Equal." Rick Ruggles, Omaha World-Herald, February 27, 2017.
"Pink Slips May Await Some Pennsylvania public universities." Marc Levy, The Associated Press, February 25, 2017.
"A System Throws Out Its Search for a New Leader." Lee Gardner, The Chronicle of Higher Education, February 14, 2017.
"NU isn't alone in facing cuts to state funding, tuition increases." Rick Ruggles, Omaha Journal-World. February 14, 2017
"State Proposes Free Tuition, Fees for 2-Year Plans." Aziza Musa, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. February 12, 2017.
"Chancellor: State System, amid enrollment, financial strain, to eye all options---even mergers or closures." Bill Schackner, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, January 26, 2017.
"Scott Walker's proposal would be first University of Wisconsin tuition cut in decades." Nico Savidge and Matthew DeFour, Wisconsin State Journal, January 11, 2017.
"Sen. Peter Courtney wants community colleges and universities to merge---if they want to." Andrew Theen, The Oregonian, January 9, 2017.
"Nationwide, state budget cuts disproportionately hit low-income, minority college students." Jon Marcus, The Hechinger Report, January 3, 2017.
"Campus-carry battles in 2017: Five states to watch." Benjamin Wermund, Politico Pro, December 29, 2017.
"Stubborn Governor: Bruce Rauner." Eric Kelderman, The Chronicle of Higher Education, December 11, 2016.
"Colleges are offering more support to freshmen so their first year isn’t the last." Rick Ruggles, Omaha Journal-World, December 6, 2016.
"Will Higher Education Be 'Trumped' By State Lawmakers?" Eric Kelderman, The Chronicle of Higher Education, December 5, 2016.
"Reap Benefits of Earning an Accelerated Degree Overseas." Anayat Durrani, U.S. News & World Report, November 29, 2016.
"Seeking students, public colleges reduce out-of-state prices." Jeff Amy, The Associated Press, November 26, 2016.
"Ga. Colleges Consider Grant Programs to Help Students Finish." Martha Dalton, WABE, November 22, 2016.
"Now You Can Sell Shares in Yourself to Pay for College." Kim Clark, Money, November 16, 2016.
"Higher ed hopes President-elect Trump can help restore the industry." Autumn Arnett, Education Dive, November 9, 2016.
"Why Virginia Foxx could be the key to higher education policy in 2017 and beyond." Jarrett Carter, Education Dive, November 4, 2016.
"In Pennsylvania, the Strike Is Over, but the Challenges Remain." Lee Gardner, The Chronicle of Higher Education, October 26, 2016.
"Kentucky’s Governor Has Raised Hackles Across Higher Ed. What’s His Plan?" Eric Kelderman, The Chronicle of Higher Education, October 13, 2016.
"Picking Political Presidents." Rick Seltzer, Inside Higher Ed, October 7, 2016.
"Institutions facing new hurdles as public confidence in higher ed wanes." Jarrett Carter, Education Dive, October 7, 2016.
"College enrollment down; state focuses on grad rates." Aziza Musa, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, October 6, 2016.
"Little-Known Ways to Pay In-State Tuition Rates at Out-of-State Colleges." Kaitlin Pitsker, Kiplinger's, September 22, 2016.
"As economy rebounds, state funding for higher education isn't bouncing back." Luba Ostashevsky, The Hechinger Report, September 15, 2016.
"While debt soars to $17 billion, University of California considers new policy on borrowing" Katy Murphy, The Mercury-News, September 14, 2016.
"Wyoming's Wild Ride." Rick Seltzer, Inside Higher Ed, September 9, 2016.
"Studies: Illinois' fixed-tuition law drives up others' costs." David Mercer, The Associated Press, August 28, 2016.
"New SIUE Chancellor Looks to Community Partnerships to Boost His Alma Mater." Ashley Jost, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, August 22, 2016.
"Spending Your Tax Dollars." Rick Seltzer, Inside Higher Ed, August 16, 2016
"One Voice: Only USC President Will Address Graduates From Now On." Andy Shain, The Free Times, August 11, 2016.
"Campus Carry, Texas Style." Kimberly Hefling, Politico Pro, July 29, 2016.
"3 Strategies to Make the Case for Increased Budget Appropriations." Jarrett Carter, Education Dive, July 21, 2016.
"University of Oregon passes $1 billion fundraising mark, has $1 billion to go." Andrew Theen, The Oregonian, July 19, 2016.
"How Does a State College Survive, and Thrive, on Emergency Funding?" Fernanda Zamudio-Suarez. The Chronicle of Higher Education, July 1, 2016.
"ASU System Lines Up Tuition, Fee Increases." Debra Hale-Shelton & Aziza Musa, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, May 24, 2016.
"States that tie higher education funding to performance have it all wrong," report says. Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, The Washington Post, May 26, 2016.
"What's the Matter with Kansas Budget Cuts?" Rick Seltzer, Inside Higher Ed, May 23, 2016.
"Schools Using 4+1 Programs to Lure Students." Sam Bonacci, Worcester Business Journal, May 23, 2016.
"Where Does the Regional State University Go From Here?" Lee Gardner, The Chronicle of Higher Education, May 22, 2016.
"Georgia governor vetoes campus-carry bill, as debate shifts to Ohio, Alaska." Allie Grasgreen, Politico Pro, May 3, 2016.
"Iowa university presidents: 'Everything is on the table' for tuition hikes." Jeff Charis-Carlson, Iowa City Press-Citizen, May 1, 2016.
"Monday's no confidence vote by UW faculty part of a growing trend nationwide." Pat Schneider, The Cap Times, April 29, 2016.
"State effort to trim fat at CUNY expands to SUNY, but plan remains murky." Keshia Clukey, Politico New York, April 28, 2016.
"The Price of College and the Consequences of Less Funding." Alex Kincaid, Ball Bearings Magazine, April 10, 2016.
"Our Money, Their Secrets." Alex Kincaid, Ball Bearings Magazine, April 10, 2016.
"Unionizing Pays Big Dividends for Professors at Regional Public Universities." Peter Schmidt, The Chronicle of Higher Education, April 3, 2016.
"Colleges Look to Out-of-State Students for Cash." Lauren Camera, U.S. News and World Report, April 1, 2016.
"Why the Budget Stalemate in Illinois Is Hitting One University Especially Hard." Beckie Supiano, The Chronicle of Higher Education, March 31, 2016.
"Two colleges looking at UA System possibilities." Aziza Musa, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, March 28, 2016.
"Changes to tenure, budget and Regents show extent of Scott Walker's impact on UW." Nico Savidge, Wisconsin State Journal, March 27, 2016.
"Students speak out against Tennessee guns-on-campus bill." Amanda Freuler, The Tennessean, March 3, 2016.
"Campus carry bill set for vote in Georgia House Monday." Maggie Lee, The Telegraph, February 21, 2016.
"Campus Gun Laws Met With Opposition From Legislature." Jamaal Abdul-Alim, Diverse Issues in Higher Education, January 26, 2016.
"The High Cost of Higher Education." Sophie Quinton, Stateline.org, January 25, 2016.
"Planned Breakup in Tennessee." Kellie Woodhouse, Inside Higher Ed, January 14, 2016.
"Trump labels students ‘bait’ for shooters, joining national push for guns in school," Kimberly Hefling, Politico, January 8, 2016.
"Harreld will continue to answer critics via email." Jeff Charis-Carlson, Iowa City Press-Citizens, January 8, 2016.
"Mass shootings fuel push for guns on campuses, in schools." Kimberly Hefling, Politico Pro, December 28, 2015.
"After difficult summer, UW-Madison fighting off efforts to poach top professors," Nico Savidge, Wisconsin State Journal, December 27, 2015.
"The Report Card: Education at State Level in 2016." Jamaal Abdul-Alim, CQ Roll Call, December 15, 2015.
"Transparency Scrutinized," Kellie Woodhouse, Inside Higher Ed, December 1, 2015.
"Vermont mulls performance-based funding for higher education." Lisa Rathke, The Associated Press, October 21, 2015.
"California Is Showing the Rest of the Country How to Make College Accessible to Everyone." Zeeshan Aleem, Mic, September 29, 2015.
"Cheaper Tuition Isn’t a Sure Thing for Online Students at In-State Schools." Alexandra Pannoni, U.S. News and World Report, September 24, 2015.
"Experts: UI's Harreld will fail without faculty support." Jeff Charis-Carlson, Iowa City Press-Citizen, September 16, 2015.
"How One State Reduced In-State Tuition for Undergrads." Sarah Brown, The Chronicle of Higher Education, September 2, 2015.
"For-profit schools getting a hall pass as state watchdog plays hooky." Peter Korn, Portland Tribune, August 27, 2015.
"Daytona State College looks to lower tuition." Dustin Wyatt, Daytona News-Journal, August 19, 2015.
"Eying 2016, Republicans hail 'historic' Washington state tuition cuts." Eric M. Johnson, Reuters, August 17, 2015.
"Castleton State on road to becoming a university." Lisa Rathke, The Associated Press, July 17, 2015.
"From Tenure to 'Yes Means Yes,' State Lawmakers Delve into University Policies." Rebecca Beitsch, Stateline.org, July 10, 2015.
"New Push for Trustee Training." Kellie Woodhouse, Inside Higher Ed, July 7, 2015.
"Dramatic cuts to college tuition in Washington State: Will others follow?" Stacy Teicher Khadaroo, The Christian Science Monitor, July 2, 2015.
"Washington Legislature cuts state tuition by 15-20 percent." Donna Gordon Blankinship, The Associated Press, June 30, 2016.
"‘Historic’ tuition cut sets state apart from rest of U.S." Katherine Long, The Seattle Times, June 30, 2015.
"Michigan's state universities get a new advocate." Kim Kozlowski, The Detroit News, June 7, 2015.
"Polytechnic Resurgence?" Kellie Woodhouse, Inside Higher Ed, June 2, 2015.
"Guns Heading to Texas Campuses After State Vote." Lauren Etter, Bloomberg, May 31, 2015.
"Financial Aid for First Aid: Help for Nurses Repaying Student Loans." Irene Mitchell, IGrad, May 26, 2015.
"Lock in College Financial Aid Before Senior Year of High School." Susannah Snider, U.S. News and World Report, May 15, 2015.
"GOP proposal to slash college tuition puts House, Senate at odds." Katherine Long, Seattle Times, April 18, 2015.
"Senator looking at tuition payback program." Chris Dunker, Lincoln Journal Star, November 24, 2014.
"Want to graduate faster? Consider an accelerated bachelor's degree." Chris Couch, Schools.com, November 24, 2014.
"Could New State Legislation Reduce Federal Student Loan Borrowing?" Reyna Gobel, Forbes, August 1, 2014.
"‘Pay It Forward’ Plans Are No Cure for Rising College Costs, Report Says." Andy Thomason, The Chronicle of Higher Education, July 18, 2014.
"Pay it forward' college tuition plan would cost students more, not reduce debt." Brian Smith, MLive.com, July 18, 2014.
"Pushing financial literacy will save students in the long run." Juanita Deaver, The Daily Cougar, March 17, 2014.
"Graduation Rates, Test Scores Drive Higher Ed Funding." Susan Milligan, Stateline.org, July 8, 2013.
"University of Michigan to set 2013-14 tuition today." Kim Kozlowski, Detroit News, June 20, 2013.
"Tuition prices reach landmark high." Anuja Das, The Collegiate Times, March 21, 2013.
"Consider 4 Factors About Graduate PLUS Loans Before Borrowing." Reyna Gobel, U.S. News and World Report, March 15, 2013.
"4 Alternatives to a Four-Year College Degree." Susannah Snider, Kiplinger's, March 2013.
"Gov. Brewer recommends increased funding for ASU, NAU in budget proposal." Stephanie Habib, The State Press, February 11, 2013.
"Examining the Push for Three-Year Bachelor's Degrees." Caralee Adams, Education Week, September 11, 2012.
"Higher-Education Group Raises Doubts About the Viability of 3-Year Degrees." Alina Mogilyanskaya, The Chronicle of Higher Education, September 10, 2012.
"The Three-Year Degree is No Solution." Max Ehrenfreund, Washington Monthly, September 10, 2012.
"For-Profit Colleges Called Into Question by Senate Report." Dylan Scott, Governing, July 31, 2012.
"Will New Funding Rules Improve Dismal University Graduation Rates?" Jon Marcus, The Hechinger Report, April 25, 2012.
"Dalton State College tuition up 2.5%." Perla Trevino, Chattanooga Times Free Press, April 21, 2012.
"States Scrutinize For-Profit Colleges." Ben Wieder, Stateline.org, April 18, 2012.
"UI and ISU in better economic shape than UNI, but not immune to program cuts." Chastity Dillard, The Daily Iowan, March 20, 2012.
"States Trend Toward Performance Funding." Jim Hermes, Community College Daily, Feb 17, 2012.
"Another tuition increase likely in UT system." Perla Trevino, Chattanooga Times Free Press, October 10, 2011.
"Regents to unveil plan overhauling university funding system." Gary Grado, Arizona Capitol Times, July 1, 2011.
"Students flocking to Indiana colleges---and staying there." Dan McFeely, The Indianapolis Star, February 5, 2011.
"Free Money for College? How to Optimize Your Scholarship Search." Reyna Gobel, MintLife Blog, November 8, 2010.