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Don't Call It a Comeback
Long Island U says it is turning things around, financially and otherwise, one year after a faculty lockout. Professors say the institution continues to falter.
Ongoing Barriers to College Aid
Two new papers find application rates for federal student aid continue to lag for low-income students, and serious barriers remain for those most in need of help paying for college.
Bumps in the Road for Rural Students
Rural community colleges grapple with nonacademic barriers that hinder their students from staying and completing.
New Programs: Civil Engineering, Health Data Science, Financial Planning, Psychology, Tourism Management, Counseling, Education, Social Work, Nursing
Cedarville University is starting an undergraduate major in civil engineering. Dartmouth College is starting a master's in health data science...
Crunch Time for Perkins Loan Program
The federal student loan program expires Sept. 30, and it’s unclear if an extension will go through -- despite backing from colleges and bipartisan support.
Does $200 Million Quack?
Medical researchers say UC Irvine is advancing junk science by taking funds from wealthy donors who favor nontraditional therapies.
Court Finds Due Process Denied in Sex Assault Case
Federal panel blocks suspension of University of Cincinnati graduate student, saying institution did not respect his constitutional rights after he was accused of sexual assault.
The Tuition-Reset Strategy
Large number of private colleges plan tuition resets next year despite many experts’ view that the practice is a gimmick. The colleges hope to grow enrollment, contain student costs and prove critics wrong. But it won’t be easy.