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

ACT scores: About 75% of high school graduates lack critical skills

For black high school students, the number is 95%.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 21, 2013

Obama to offer plans to make college more accessible

The president is keeping his plans quiet but plans to announce them on a bus tour this week.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 21, 2013

Career Education Corp. reaches $10 million settlement with N.Y. State

The settlement ends an investigation into the company's misrepresentation of job placement data.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 20, 2013

More students than ever rely on financial aid

For the first time, a majority of undergrads receive some type of federal money. 

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 20, 2013