Little to gain for Corinthian creditors

The shuttered for-profit chain has few assets and a long line of people and organizations waiting for payment.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 7, 2015

Campus sexual assault reports up, investigations longer

A letter from the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights details the latest statistics.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 6, 2015

Lynn University to offer bachelor's degrees on iPads

The Florida-based university's iLynn degree programs will feature 20% lower tuition than its other programs.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 6, 2015

Perceived disrespect lowers adjunct job satisfaction

A newly published study analyzes adjunct responses to a national survey of faculty members.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 6, 2015

New York to use standard bar exam

It is the most populous state so far to shift to the uniform exam, which 15 other states have already adopted.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 6, 2015

Kaplan U introduces competency reports

The for-profit university will offer the new transcript companions to all of its 45,000 students systemwide.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 6, 2015

UIUC, Coursera partner to offer iMBA, a $20,000 graduate degree

The first all-MOOC graduate degree, a significant step in fulfilling the course model's promise of democratizing education, is expected to launch in 2016.

By Roger Riddell • May 5, 2015

Howard fundraising initiative asks alumni to clear graduating students' debt

The president of the historically black university sent out a fundraising appeal asking donors to help students graduate.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 5, 2015

NASA grants UC Riverside $4.5 million

The money will fund a five-year research project, giving students opportunities to do research in STEM fields.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 5, 2015

Chrysler joins corporations offering employees free college

The automotive giant will offer free tuition to dealership workers interested in seeking higher education at Strayer.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 5, 2015

Students seeking for-profit loan discharges number in the thousands

Former Corinthian students have joined others fighting for loan forgiveness on the grounds that their schools misled them.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 5, 2015

Corinthian files for bankruptcy

The now-defunct for-profit college chain announced the closure of its remaining schools just last week.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 5, 2015

The case for student loans as worthwhile investments

Not all debt is bad debt, despite outlier horror stories.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 4, 2015

McGraw-Hill Education reportedly planning Q4 IPO

Private equity firm Apollo Global Management, the publisher's owner, is said to be in talks with investment banks.

By Roger Riddell • May 4, 2015

Florida governing board maintaining Cuba travel ban for higher ed

Despite its removal from a list of state sponsors of terrorism, Florida officials say higher ed travel will be prohibited until diplomatic relations are restored.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 4, 2015

Swarthmore declines fossil fuel divestment

Despite a 32-day student sit-in earlier this year, the college says it will stick to an investment policy favoring financial results over social objectives.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 4, 2015

Republican budget plan includes student aid cuts

A plan agreed upon by Republicans in the House and Senate would limit Pell Grants and loan subsidies.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 4, 2015

Students accused of sexual assault also turning to TItle IX

Young men accused of sexual assault on campus often argue gender bias in the way their cases were handled.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 4, 2015

PRO Students Act would add new regulation to for-profits

The bill would require for-profit colleges to get at least 15% of revenue outside of federal student aid.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 4, 2015

Campus Job rakes in $7.8M in Series A funding

The startup launched in September and already boasts the largest online marketplace for college students to find part-time jobs and internships.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 1, 2015

Prospective college students report preference for blended learning

Fewer students than last year expect to take all of their classes in person, with 30% planning a blended approach.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 1, 2015

Fraud suit against for-profit Western Educational Inc moves forward

An appeal ruling will require Western Educational Inc., to defend itself on charges of fraud.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 1, 2015

Canada's McMaster U moves to close gender pay gap

The university is adding $3,515 to female faculty salaries following a review of its pay inequities.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 1, 2015

Arizona reps join push for debt-free college

Two House Democrats from Arizona have seen tuition costs rise in their home state and support the federal push for relief.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 1, 2015

Report advocates new policy for state student aid

The Education Commission of the States recommends changes to reach more non-traditional students.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 30, 2015