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Two Boycotts Don't Make a Right

AAUP opposes efforts in some states to get academics to disavow movement regarding Israel. Group also opposes recent government action against American pro-BDS scholar.

The Link Between Completion and Loan Repayment

Report underlines how program completion can determine whether a borrower will make progress paying down loans. Program type also plays a large factor, with many graduates of certificate programs concentrated in the for-profit sector struggling to pay down debt.

Winners and Losers From DeVos Approach

Plan to narrow student loan forgiveness and, reportedly, repeal gainful-employment rule would be a boon to poorly performing colleges -- especially for-profit institutions -- and hurt students, critics say.
Opinion

Lessons Learned From a College Merger

Robert A. Brown and David J. Chard offer lessons on how Wheelock College has joined Boston University to create a larger public mission.

Where the Rhetoric Meets the Road

Financial aid administrators draw the ire of leaders in New York after asking for more guidance on how to work under Excelsior, the state’s year-old free-tuition program.

The Chance to Question Your Accuser

After a recent court ruling, University of Michigan must sponsor a special live hearing for a student accused of sexual assault to challenge his accuser.

Education Dept.'s Deregulation Push Gets Mixed Reviews

Trump administration's proposal to overhaul rules for college accreditors is panned by consumer advocates. But online course providers and some who study higher ed say re-examination of accreditors is long overdue.

DeVos Rule Would Cut Billions in Student Loan Relief

Education Department proposes regulatory overhaul that would make loan forgiveness less likely for defrauded borrowers. Majority of outstanding loan claims were filed by former for-profit college students.