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Gates Backs FAFSA Overhaul
The foundation's first higher education policy proposal aims to simplify the financial aid process for students while satisfying college and state concerns about getting rid of too much information.
'Stabilizing' Financial Picture
Moody's reports find fiscal stress generally moderating for higher education institutions in 2014, but 1 in 5 colleges remain vulnerable. The have/have-not gap widens.
New Programs: Education, Technological Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Building, Economics, Accounting, Digital Forensics, Business, Human Resources, Criminal Investigation
George Washington University is starting a doctorate in educational science. Illinois Institute of Technology is starting a master of technological...
A 'Loan Lottery'
A New Jersey lawmaker is proposing a lottery that would clear student loan debt of the winners. But critics say the lottery isn't a viable solution for those hoping to pay off their debt in a reasonable amount of time.
The Power of Names
At some colleges, students want to remove statues of Confederate heroes. But what happens when an entire institution is named for Jefferson Davis or John C. Calhoun?
Mismatching Measures
Indiana's Ivy Tech Community College is working to hold onto federal workforce development dollars as the state now uses graduation rates as an accountability measure, which the college feels is unfair.
Congress's Plans for NIH, Education
The House and Senate both passed bills last week to set spending levels for key federal higher ed programs; a table compares them.
New Programs: Social Media, Design and Advanced Manufacturing, Comedy, Counseling, Education Entrepreneurship, Cardiovascular Technology, Agricultural Education, Logistics Operations, Sustainability, Materials Science, Health Services Administration
Arkansas State University is starting a bachelor of science program in social media management. Community College of Baltimore County is...