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

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Enrollment and Retention

A look at the pandemic's continuing impact on enrollment and how colleges can ensure students stay on course.

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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

New agreement protects U.S. and European research networks

The agreement provides for reciprocal backup between two transatlantic data networks.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 30, 2015

Baltimore colleges consider role in city's future

Education leaders must decide where their institutions can contribute to the city's recovery from recent rioting.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 30, 2015

Brookings rankings measure student characteristics against value added

The system controls for incoming student characteristics and measures student's actual economic outcomes versus those expected based on the institution.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 30, 2015

Ed Dept suggests other problematic for-profits for Corinthian transfers

Critics say the department is steering students toward risky institutions to avoid debt relief.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 30, 2015

Gauging the impact of international students in higher ed

An influx of foreign undergrads is increasingly bringing tuition dollars and diverse perspectives to campuses nationwide.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 29, 2015

How can research universities secure their future?

Leaders at the Internet2 2015 Global Summit had three key ideas for garnering financial support.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 29, 2015

AAUP threatens U of Illinois censure over Salaita controversy

The university withdrew its appointment of Steven Salaita in 2014 following a series of anti-Israel tweets.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 29, 2015

Can sustainable dining cut waste in higher ed?

Institutions large and small are exploring options for producing their own food and reusing waste for fuel or mulch.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 29, 2015

CLASS Act would strengthen student rights

The newly introduced legislation would prohibit colleges receiving financial aid money from restricting students’ options for legal recourse.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 29, 2015