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North Carolina Forces Changes to Accreditation
A new law will require public institutions to change accreditors every cycle. Passed quietly with no debate, the bill follows similar legislation passed in Florida.
Biden Administration Wants Florida Accreditation Lawsuit Tossed
The First 3-Year Degree Programs Win Approval
BYU-Idaho and Ensign College will launch truncated bachelor’s degree programs next spring after getting the go-ahead from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Florida’s Accreditation Shuffle Begins
Education Department approves one Florida college’s application to change accreditors. A new state law—and Ron DeSantis—dictate that Florida’s 39 other public colleges do the same.
California University on Probation After Tech Firm Acquisition
The University of Antelope Valley’s accreditor cited high leadership turnover and low graduation rates.
Free Speech Requirements Proposed for Law Schools
The proposal by the accrediting arm of the American Bar Association comes in the wake of multiple incidents of law school students shouting down speakers.
Who Should Be Called a ‘Doctor’?
A new Georgia law has renewed debate over the legal use of the title as more people earn doctorates in healthcare fields and challenge the notion that only MDs should call themselves doctor.