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Democrats Press Student Debt Cancellation

House Democrats are calling for at least $10,000 of each borrower's student debt to be canceled as part of the stimulus plan being negotiated in Congress.

Watkins-Belmont Merger Controversy Continues

Tensions escalated between the Watkins College of Art's board and those working to keep the school independent, and a process server was threatened with a gun.

Excusing Loan Payments vs. Paying Them

Stimulus package from Senate Republicans would give student loan borrowers a three-month break from making payments, a different approach from Senate Democrats.

Worry, Hope for Community Colleges

A public health crisis and a global recession have hit higher education at the same time. What could the future look like for open-access colleges, which serve the most vulnerable?

Will For-Profits Bounce Back?

Are for-profit colleges poised to bounce back in the newly begun recession? Or are their glory days behind them?

Florida Merger Bill Shelved, but for How Long?

Controversial bill came out of the blue, according to critics at public colleges. Supporters in the Legislature say it will likely be reconsidered next year.

Overdue: Closing Libraries

While many colleges and universities have closed their libraries, others say they can't operate without keeping them open.

Should Feds Make Students' Loan Payments During Crisis?

As Congress considers giving many Americans a $2,000 payment to stimulate the economy, advocates are pushing for more help for those with student loans.