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

Congressional Democrats push Duncan for student debt relief

A letter to the education secretary requests that the department advise students at schools found to commit fraud of their debt relief options.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 28, 2015

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Louisiana gets closer to massive funding cuts

If the state's legislature doesn’t change course by June, its higher education institutions will see debilitating cuts.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 28, 2015

No aid for students in ASU's for-credit MOOCs

The alliance with edX would let prospective freshmen complete their first year online with the option of paying no more than $800 per course for credit.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 27, 2015

Final 28 Corinthian Colleges to close

The closure of the for-profit education chain's remaining campuses follows $30 million in fines from the U.S. Department of Education.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 27, 2015

Common Application question draws fire

Should colleges be able to add a question about where else students are applying?

By Tara García Mathewson • April 24, 2015

Texas plan to cut veterans' tuition benefits takes step forward

The bill would limit the number of free credit hours for veterans and their children.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 23, 2015

Duncan acknowledges possible loan forgiveness for Corinthian students

The process for such a move remains unclear, as there is little precedent.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 23, 2015

Stony Brook U facing challenge to chimp captivity

A Manhattan judge ordered the university to defend its possession of two caged chimpanzees in May.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 23, 2015

New book looks to U of Montana town's role in addressing campus rape

Jon Krakauer’s 'Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town' focuses mostly on the local police department, but the University of Montana also plays a role.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 22, 2015

Will Clinton push for 'debt-free' higher ed?

The most liberal arm of the Democratic Party is pushing the presidential hopeful to support a debt-free college plan as part of her campaign.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 22, 2015

'True' cost of attendance troubles college sports

Athletic departments at many institutions will now begin to offer athletic scholarships covering more than tuition, calling cost estimates into question.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 21, 2015

$4M allocated for development of federal college rating system

The Department of Education reportedly contracted the nonprofit Research Triangle Institute in December to create a model for rating colleges and universities.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 21, 2015

UW-Madison bracing for layoffs, program closures

Some are calling Chancellor Rebecca Blank's announcement projecting 400 jobs to be slashed premature because state funding is still being debated.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 20, 2015

Tuition charge will help campus diversify, says Cooper Union

The New York City college began charging tuition this academic year after offering its programs for free since inception.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 20, 2015

Gainful employment rule to take effect in 3 months

The federal government is primed to implement new regulations for vocational programs and for-profit colleges.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 20, 2015

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By Roger Riddell • April 17, 2015

Debt collectors’ suit against Ed Dept thrown out

The five debt collection companies filed their lawsuit after their contracts were terminated in March.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 16, 2015

Ed Department fines Corinthian $30M

An investigation concluded the for-profit college chain misrepresented job placement rates at its Heald College locations.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 16, 2015

U of Minnesota-Duluth ed school gets one-year probation

The University of Minnesota-Duluth has faced sanctions for poor record-keeping, causing licensure problems for students.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 15, 2015

Georgia system sees fourth year of tuition hikes

The price of attending the state's public colleges and universities will increase as much as 9% for students at some institutions.

By Roger Riddell • April 14, 2015

Ohio State faculty fight for ownership of their work

OSU is revising a 14-year-old intellectual property policy and causing tensions among its faculty members.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 14, 2015

North Carolina higher ed bill could prove disastrous for research

The bill would require all professors at public institutions to teach at least four courses per semester, severely limiting research time.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 14, 2015

Report shows overall increase in state higher ed funding

The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association reports a continuing recovery in state and local support in the wake of the Great Recession.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 14, 2015

Are colleges equipped to judge rape cases?

The higher education system is bending under the responsibility of adjudicating rape allegations and some argue for an alternative.

By Tara García Mathewson • April 13, 2015