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A Bird on a Reed

In a difficult environment for higher education and the nation, Mort Maimon discovers resilience in adversity in a somewhat surprising place.

There’s No Shame in Merging

To confront the facts and take action is wiser than to be nostalgic about a bygone era, argues Frank H. Wu.

Difficult Decisions for Small Colleges

They won’t get easier, given the financial realities many of those institutions face today, write David Chard and Mary Churchill.

How to ‘Not Be Rich’

After guide to affordable living at University of Michigan struck low-income students as tone-deaf, some created their own guide -- and it's gone viral.

A Push to Meet Full Need

How Lawrence University, without a mega-endowment, is raising money to join a small group of institutions.

For Students in Debt, Bitcoin on Their Minds

Survey findings suggest one in five college students pours extra financial aid dollars into trendy yet risky investments in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

Incentives for Completion in Chicago

City Colleges of Chicago looks to create fairer tuition system by decreasing the rate for part-time students, but some worry the changes could weaken an incentive to go full-time.

More Aid for Student Parents

Congress triples federal funding for low-income student parents, and advocates welcome the support -- the first new investment in years -- but say much more is needed.