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Six Figures in Debt for a Master's Degree

New data from Education Department put spotlight on high borrowing for some graduate programs. But experts are skeptical more information on students alone will move the needle on enrollment decisions.

Does This Research Have an Agenda?

Report attacks Koch-funded Regulatory Studies Center at George Washington University as a pro-fossil-fuel-industry idea launderer. University and Koch deny the charge.
Opinion

Public University Budgets: Not Always So Simple

Administrators must manage a complex set of internal subsidies and cross-subsidies, yet dictates from on high run counter to this reality, argues Michael Martin.

Curriculum Sharing Without Limits

Two Canadian colleges agree to share academic programs with each other at no charge -- to save their government money and speed their ability to offer new offerings to students.

Turning to Courts for Loan Forgiveness

As months pass without action by the Trump administration on loan-forgiveness claims, some borrowers who attended defunct for-profits find success clearing loan debt through the courts.

Oklahoma Gave False Data for Years to 'U.S. News,' Loses Ranking

University knowingly exaggerated the share of alumni who donate. Seven other colleges found to have submitted incorrect information.

Boosting Aid With a Tax on Business

Washington State's new scholarship program, which will help make college free for thousands of students, will be funded by a tax on businesses that need highly skilled and educated employees.
Opinion

Cash, Trends and Denial

David P. Haney highlights some of the key early warning signs of financial trouble that higher education institutions often miss.