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Bankruptcy Standards Get New Scrutiny

Education Department signals interest in revisiting rules making student loans eligible for bankruptcy -- a priority for some Democrats and consumer groups.

Grinnell's Gun Connection

Donation from NRA president helped prompt college to change gift policy, raising questions: If you take someone's money, are you endorsing them? What if he boasts of getting professors "giddy" about shooting guns?

Fault Lines on Display

In a fast-changing world, nearly everything is unsettled in higher education.

Winners and Losers in Work-Study Plan

House GOP proposal would end formula that favored private colleges in Northeast. But it would also mean cuts in funds to some public institutions with strong records educating low-income students and send more money to for-profit colleges.
Opinion

What Do Provosts and Deans Actually Do?

Their poorly defined roles have often contributed to academic and financial problems at major universities, argues Michael Bugeja.

Few Surprises in White House Budget

White House budget proposal isn't likely to serve as framework for Congress, but it reflects many of the same higher ed priorities as House Republicans.

Giving to Colleges Rises by 6.3%

Alumni donors help push charitable totals to $43.6 billion in 2017.