Corrections & Clarifications
Higher Ed Morning is committed to accuracy in all our reporting. When we make mistakes, we correct them promptly and transparently. This page documents our corrections and clarifications.
Types of Corrections
- Factual Errors: Incorrect information, statistics, dates, names, or titles
- Clarifications: Information that may be misleading or requires additional context
- Updates: New information that significantly changes the story
- Retractions: Rare cases where an entire article must be withdrawn
How We Handle Corrections
- Significant corrections are noted at the top of articles
- Minor corrections (spelling, grammar) are made without notation
- All corrections include the date and nature of the change
- Original incorrect information is preserved with strikethrough text when appropriate
- Major corrections are also listed on this page
If you believe you have found an error in our reporting, please contact us immediately. We take all correction requests seriously and investigate them promptly.
What to Include in Your Report
- URL of the article containing the error
- Specific description of the error
- Correct information with sources if available
- Your contact information
- Any supporting documentation
Contact Information
January 15, 2024
CorrectionArticle: "New Federal Student Aid Regulations Take Effect"
Correction: The article incorrectly stated that the new FAFSA form would be available on October 1, 2024. The correct date is December 1, 2024. The article has been updated to reflect the accurate information.
January 8, 2024
ClarificationArticle: "University Enrollment Drops 5% Nationwide"
Clarification: The 5% enrollment drop refers to undergraduate enrollment only, not total enrollment including graduate students. The article has been updated to clarify this distinction.
December 20, 2023
UpdateArticle: "State University System Faces Budget Cuts"
Update: Following publication, the state legislature approved emergency funding that reduced the proposed budget cuts from 15% to 8%. The article has been updated with this new information.
For a complete archive of corrections, please contact our editorial team.
Accuracy is fundamental to our mission of providing reliable higher education news. Our editorial process includes:
- Verification of all facts through multiple sources
- Editorial review of all articles before publication
- Regular training for staff on fact-checking procedures
- Clear attribution of all sources and data
- Prompt investigation of all correction requests
- Transparent communication about errors and corrections
Despite our best efforts, errors can occur. When they do, we are committed to correcting them quickly and transparently. We view corrections not as failures, but as an essential part of maintaining trust with our readers.