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Changes in 2 Loan Programs
Education Department plans to forgive 40,000 student loans immediately and place 3.6 million borrowers three years closer to debt forgiveness. Reaction is mixed.
Small College Bets Big on Professional Schools
Lyon College is partnering with a private funding group to open veterinary and dental schools in Arkansas. It’s an untested strategy that the college believes will work.
The Hope Center’s Revolving Door
Temple University hires outside counsel to investigate Sara Goldrick-Rab’s Hope Center. Numerous former and current employees say it’s about workplace climate complaints, but Goldrick-Rab says she requested the inquiry.
Capital Campaign Watch: Binghamton U, St. Mary’s (Texas), U of Southern Mississippi
Starting Out Binghamton University, of the State University of New York, has started a seven-year campaign to raise $220 million...
New Programs: Musical Theater, American History, Cybersecurity, Business, Biomedical Sciences, Nursing, Exercise
Drew University is starting a minor in musical theater. Gettysburg College is starting a master’s degree, online, in American history...
Righting an Old Wrong
Jury awards former Clemson student falsely accused of sexual misconduct $5.3 million on defamation and civil conspiracy claims. The case has implications for the future of Title IX.
Clearing the ‘Final Obstacle’ to a Degree
New report suggests a microgrant program at Georgia State helps students complete their degrees faster and with less debt.
Oberlin College Loses $31M Appeal
Barring an appeal to Ohio’s Supreme Court, Oberlin College will have to pay out $31 million for supporting false claims that a local bakery discriminated against students of color.