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E.M.B.A.s Under Pressure
Executives, with financial support from their companies, once paid top dollar for special versions of the M.B.A. hosted by business schools at far-flung urban locations. Support is dwindling, and online competition growing, challenging what had been a source of revenue for some schools.
Military Victory for Alternative Providers
The new "Forever" GI Bill includes a $75 million program to let military veterans use federal benefits for technology courses through noncollege providers -- another potential challenge to traditional higher ed.
UNCF Seeks Delay of HBCU Conference
The United Negro College Fund added its voice Wednesday to calls from other supporters of historically black colleges for the...
Religious University and 2-Year College
A handful of religious universities are now offering two-year degrees, with a goal of work-force development and serving more low-income students.
White House Rejects Calls to Delay HBCU Event
The White House will go ahead with the planned schedule for its annual HBCU conference next month, despite calls over...
‘Law Mart’
Author of new study of for-profit legal education sector answers questions about the book and potential lessons for policy makers.
Purdue Tackles Job Training
University touts new deal to train for IT outsourcing firm’s U.S. hiring push, but faculty balk at lack of control over curriculum.
The Slow Death of a For-Profit Law School
Abrupt closure of Charlotte School of Law appears to end months-long saga over program's access to federal aid. But questions remain over which former students will be eligible for discharge of student loans and liability for taxpayers.