Wisconsin eyeing higher ed mergers to save money

While discussions are only informal at this point, legislators are beginning to consider the benefits of realigning public higher ed in the state.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 11, 2015

Clinton unveils $350B plan for free public higher ed

The far-reaching plan incorporates a range of existing proposals, focusing largely on the issue of student debt and investment in higher ed.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 10, 2015

For-profit Missouri Tech's abrupt closure leaves students in the lurch

The school’s closure has left 60 students without a plan mid-term, catching everyone, including state officials, by surprise.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 10, 2015

California AG sets sights on U of Phoenix military recruitment

The state's attorney general's office is only the latest to open an inquiry or investigation into the for-profit college's marketing and recruitment practices.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 10, 2015

Salaita case against U of Illinois moves forward

A judge ruled Thursday that the university of did, in fact, have contractual obligations to Steven G. Salaita, refusing to dismiss a lawsuit against the school.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 7, 2015

Bridgepoint Education posts net losses for latest quarter

The San Diego-based for-profit college operator came in under analysts' expectations, reflecting enrollment troubles and competition.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 6, 2015

College system considers social good over salary when defining value

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System created a “social utility index” to add nuance to a conversation about the best-value degrees.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 6, 2015

New Senate bill would overhaul default sanctions

The Student Protection and Success Act would create new criteria for calculating unacceptable default rates while shortening the appeals process for institutions.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 6, 2015

Access, accountability, and deregulation: A primer on HEA reauthorization

With House and Senate versions of the ESEA rewrite in the books, discussion over the Higher Education Act is continuing.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 5, 2015

California community colleges partner with prisons for new programs

A federal Pell grant project and additional state funds for prisoner ed are bringing several schools to the table for new collaborations.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 5, 2015

Simplifying FAFSA: Is an adaptive form the answer?

The NASFAA has an idea for the student fianncial aid form that would require different information based on responses to initial questions.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 4, 2015

Chancellor's $11K-per-student compliance claim reportedly lacked context

Testimony from Vanderbilt's Nicholas Zeppos on Higher Ed Act compliance costs obscured the fact that most of the total is tied to research regulations.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 4, 2015

Grinnell College under Title IX investigation by Ed Dept

The college had requested an investigation from the department's Office of Civil Rights but was declined because students had already filed complaints.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 3, 2015

Bill would require public access to taxpayer-funded research

A Senate committee voted in favor of a bill that would require the research to be made available for free online within a year of publication.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 3, 2015

Report finds uneven work-study disbursement

The aid dollars disproportionately flow to private rather than public schools, where low-income students are more likely to enroll.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 3, 2015

White House hosts experts on short-term training programs

Thursday’s summit included representatives from coding bootcamps and other alternative training providers, including online course platforms.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 31, 2015

Massachusetts for-profit settlement nets $2.3M for students

The attorney general’s settlement with Lincoln Technical Institute and Kaplan Career Institute affects hundreds of students,.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 31, 2015

Senate ed committee discusses campus sexual assault

In a hearing tied to HEA reauthorization, committee members heard from higher ed leaders about how to tackle the complex issue.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 31, 2015

New rules to govern Title IV tuition refunds to students

The practice of offering students pre-paid cards as their refunds may find a hurdle in the proposed Education Department rules.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 30, 2015

U of Phoenix discloses FTC investigation

The Federal Trade Commission is looking back to January 2011 in a wide-ranging probe of the for-profit school’s practices.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 30, 2015

With increased video use comes greater copyright concerns for higher ed

Hundreds of individuals on any given campus produce video, often adding graphics, still photos, audio clips, and stock footage to round out their own material.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 29, 2015

Universities creatively find money for repair, upkeep, modernization

Maintenance backlogs are requiring institutions to find new ways to set aside or raise funds.  

By Tara García Mathewson • July 29, 2015

Duncan's call for accountability follows history of mixed messages

The education secretary's call for stricter accountability from accreditors follows department efforts that have helped institutions in trouble.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 29, 2015

Duncan calls for focus on outcomes, not just debt

In a speech at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, the education secretary said the country’s higher ed system is failing too many students.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 28, 2015

CFPB files complaint against FAFSA.com operator

The complaint alleges Student Financial Aid Services Inc. misled consumers and illegally billed them; it suggests a $5.2 million fine.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 26, 2015