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Report alleges Ed Dept helped prop up failing Dream Center
Lawmakers say the agency was changing its accreditation policy to benefit the struggling operator, but the agency says it was already working on the change.
By Hallie Busta • July 23, 2019 -
Elizabeth Warren proposes bill to cut $640B in student debt
The legislation would also give private borrowers a federal loan refinancing option, making them eligible for forgiveness under the plan.
By Hallie Busta • July 23, 2019 -
Q&A
Lessons from managing a startup university's 'chaos' stage
U of California, Merced Chancellor Dorothy Leland, who will step down next month, looks back on eight years at the head of a fast-growing university.
By Hallie Busta • July 22, 2019 -
Summer reading: Colleges find new ways to help students put their education to work
Institutions are demonstrating value by connecting skills learned in class to those needed on the job and offering new credentials to chart progress.
By Hallie Busta • July 22, 2019 -
Colleges fear losing international students over visa delays
Dozens of institutions have urged the government to expedite the approval process in order to stem the loss of foreign students.
By Shailaja Neelakantan • July 19, 2019 -
'Small resurgence' in private student loan market as tuition rises, lenders relax
Rising college costs and more flexible terms are reviving interest in private loans, though they're mostly limited to higher-income students.
By Hallie Busta • July 19, 2019 -
Ed Dept: Security threat likely not tied to Ellucian vulnerability
But the agency said its review of a potential threat has led to "broader concern" about the security of colleges' front-end registration portals.
By Natalie Schwartz • Updated Aug. 7, 2019 -
Report: Growth in graduates' starting salaries stays stagnant in 2018
However, bachelor's degrees continue to pay off in the job market, a key benefit for colleges to communicate to students.
By Natalie Schwartz • July 18, 2019 -
For-profit colleges get outsized share of GI Bill benefits
A new government report examining the sector's impact on veterans comes amid growing pressure to limit how for-profits use those funds.
By Hallie Busta • July 18, 2019 -
Ed Dept, colleges disagree on clarity of foreign gift reporting rules
The American Council on Education suggested the agency undergo a formal rulemaking process on how colleges disclose funding from other countries.
By Shailaja Neelakantan • July 17, 2019 -
Bipartisan bill would set framework for income-share agreements
Use of the financing model is growing, though critics are concerned it isn't materially different from loans and could heighten students' financial burden.
By Hallie Busta • July 17, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Colleges expand esports programs to keep pace with growing industry
Online gaming is poised to generate $1.1 billion in revenue globally this year, spurring colleges to add curricula teaching students how to work in the field.
By Julie Wootton-Greener • July 17, 2019 -
Pay grows for public colleges' top leaders in 2018
Institutions have come under fire for raising executives' compensation as tuition continues to climb.
By Natalie Schwartz • July 16, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Should community colleges offer bachelor's degrees?
Early research on the impact of two-year colleges offering four-year degrees is promising, suggesting doing so could help address the skills gap.
By Natalie Schwartz • July 16, 2019 -
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Comments close on Ed Dept's accreditation rules, but opposition remains
Student and teacher advocacy groups are calling for the department to hold a public hearing on the final rules, which they say is required by law.
By Hallie Busta • July 16, 2019 -
Sponsored by Watermark
Educational intelligence begins with connecting campus data
As ed tech begins breaking down campus data silos, the educational intelligence system is emerging.
By Kevin Michielsen, Chief Executive Officer, Watermark • July 16, 2019 -
House passes amendment raising scrutiny of for-profit colleges' military benefits
Although the legislation lacks clear teeth, observers say the information it gathers would be critical to the continued oversight of for-profit colleges.
By Shailaja Neelakantan • July 15, 2019 -
Accreditor approves Ashford U's nonprofit conversion
Zovio, formerly Bridgepoint Education, has been trying to spin off the former for-profit college to complete its pivot to become a services provider.
By Hallie Busta • July 15, 2019 -
U of Alaska prepares for $135M cut in state funding
The system likely will have to lay off faculty and shutter programs after state lawmakers didn't muster enough votes to restore support.
By Natalie Schwartz • July 14, 2019 -
In shifting for-profit college market, borrowers are taking on more debt
Compared to students at nonprofits, the sector's graduates take out more federal loans to earn bachelor's degrees and take longer to complete them.
By Natalie Schwartz • July 12, 2019 -
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Summer Reading: How colleges are helping adult learners succeed
Feeling the heat from declining enrollment and employer demand for workers with specific skills, more colleges are eyeing these students.
By Hallie Busta • July 12, 2019 -
Amazon, the Marines and community college partner on data training
Billed as "non-traditional" military training, the program reflects the use of Amazon's cloud platform for tech education at community colleges.
By Hallie Busta • July 11, 2019 -
Proposal to tighten data security rule meets resistance from higher ed groups
Critics say the changes, now out for public comment, could make compliance more expensive and restrictive for colleges.
By Shailaja Neelakantan • July 11, 2019 -
IBM offers employees 'master's programs' in AI and data science
The online courses are provided through a third-party education provider and include training material from the tech company.
By Hallie Busta , Riia O'Donnell • July 10, 2019 -
4 ways business schools are changing to buck declining application trends
Demand for flexibility and tech skills training is encouraging colleges to offer more types of programs, including specialized and STEM-designated options.
By James Paterson • July 10, 2019
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