Maine considers single accreditation for its 7 campuses

The potentially first-of-its-kind transition would require major changes but could bring significant cost savings.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 7, 2015

Little to gain for Corinthian creditors

The shuttered for-profit chain has few assets and a long line of people and organizations waiting for payment.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 7, 2015

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Artificial Intelligence

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Campus sexual assault reports up, investigations longer

A letter from the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights details the latest statistics.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 6, 2015

New York to use standard bar exam

It is the most populous state so far to shift to the uniform exam, which 15 other states have already adopted.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 6, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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