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Locked Out of the Library
Research nationwide was interrupted Wednesday as the federal government shutdown continued for a second day.
Duncan Apologizes on PLUS Loans
Education secretary tells black college leaders he's sorry for how his agency tightened underwriting standards for federal parent loans, which resulted in wave of loan denials.
Shutdown Looms
Higher education likely to feel only mild effects from possible government shutdown next week, but advocates for colleges are bracing for larger funding battles.
New Programs: Leadership, Physician Assistants, Transportation, Medicine
Babson College is starting a master's program in entrepreneurial leadership. Boston University is starting a physician assistant master of science...
Duncan Chides 1 Dupont
Calling lobbyists' reaction to Obama's rating system proposal "premature and more than a little silly," Duncan says Education Department will develop metrics by which colleges will be judged.
Cost Tipping Point?
Perhaps college costs are not too high, panelist tells crowd at conference of admissions counselors.
Senate Kicks Off Reauthorization
Sen. Tom Harkin says he'd like to see a draft of a new Higher Education Act by early next year -- but it's unclear how realistic that goal is as lawmakers clash over how the federal government should regulate college affordability.
New Programs: Branding, Engineering Management, Engineering Science, Environmental Sciences
City College of the City University of New York is starting a master's degree in branding and integrated communications. Georgetown...