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Ashland University cuts $10,000 off tuition price
The university says the move makes it one of the most affordable four-year private institutions in the Midwest.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 28, 2013 -
Most view public college costs as out of reach, poll says
The survey finds weak support for income-percentage repayment plans being considered in some states.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 28, 2013 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineArtificial Intelligence
As AI continues its forward march in education and the workplace, colleges are grapplling with how best to incorporate the emerging technology into admissions, courrsework and elsewhere
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N.Y. suit against Trump echoes California allegations
Longstanding lawsuit claims Trump University was more of an "infomercial."
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 28, 2013 -
Harvard law professor sues record company over copyright issue
The suit alleges Australia's Liberation Music attempted to restrict the scholar's free speech via copyright law.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 27, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Obama's new higher ed proposal: 4 pros and 4 cons
The president's education plan thinks big, but the devil is in the details.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 27, 2013 -
What's the real reason college costs so much?
An economist takes issue with Obama's assessment of the rising cost of higher education.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 27, 2013 -
College students face new exit exam
The new test is meant to help employers compare graduates across schools.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 27, 2013 -
Attending college costs over 500% more than it did in 1985
Bloomberg's Chart of the Day shows the astronomical rise in price for a college education in the U.S.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 26, 2013 -
Pa. gov. asks acting state Ed. Secretary Harner to step down
William Harner has served in the role less than three months.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 26, 2013 -
Trump calls N.Y. attorney general suing over 'Trump University' a 'total lightweight'
The mogul also claims the attorney general solicited him for donations while investigating the alleged phony university.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 26, 2013 -
Utah colleges push for out-of-state students
As Mormons leave earlier for missionary duties, state schools offer tuition discounts to fight enrollment declines.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 26, 2013 -
Pennsylvania universities wrestle with layoffs
A 3% tuition increase isn't enough to erase the specter of job cuts.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 26, 2013 -
Student loans: New rates make $700 million more for government
An analysis shows the government making $175 billion in profit on student loans in the next decade.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 26, 2013 -
N.Y. sues Trump over alleged phony university
The mogul says the lawsuit is politically motivated.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 26, 2013 -
Arne Duncan and Sal Khan talk U.S. education in Google+ Hangout
The duo also answered questions from viewers submitted via social media.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 23, 2013 -
Bulletproof whiteboards and feminist MOOCs: The week's most read education news
Self-defense tactics trumped industry-disrupting forces in a week where LinkedIn debuted University Pages and feminist professors launched their own MOOC alternative.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 23, 2013 -
How Obama's plan could disrupt higher ed
Big-name universities in particular may find they don't stack up as well against their more modest peers.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 23, 2013 -
Community colleges expand into bachelor's degrees
Workplace demands are driving the new programs.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 23, 2013 -
Obama details college affordability proposal in Buffalo
The plan would implement a college rating system potentially tied to student loan disbursement.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 22, 2013 -
Appeals court overturns part of Iowa State whistleblower verdict
A former employee couldn't prove his harassment was in retaliation to complaints
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 22, 2013 -
Are rising college costs exaggerated?
A New York Times reporter says the message that prices are soaring hides some important realities.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 22, 2013 -
House Republicans fight in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants
A pair of Ohio congressmen says program risks being a 'magic wand to suddenly grant citizenship.'
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 22, 2013 -
Bankruptcy should be option for student loans, think tank says
A proposal would set up a category of loans that would be eligible for discharge under some circumstances.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 22, 2013 -
Obama plan would tie financial aid to college rating system
The ratings system would take into account tuition, graduation rates, debt and earnings of graduates.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 22, 2013 -
Pa. representative unveils free tuition plan for state universities
The bill would require students to pay up to 4% of their annual income after they graduate.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 21, 2013
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