Filter & Sort
Settling Over Speech
Three colleges sued over charges that they were limiting free speech rights have settled by paying out funds and changing policies.
Middle-Class Economics for Tuition
Obama makes his case to the nation for universal, free community college, as he also promotes revamped tax credits for education.
Questioning Debit Card Deals
Feds eye new guidance for colleges that want to enter into agreements with financial institutions to offer banking products on campus.
Federal Promise Unveiled
Bipartisanship is on display as President Obama announces free community college plan in Tennessee, but proposal likely faces tough odds in Congress.
The Thought That Counts
Obama's free tuition plan is a hit among community college leaders, but some experts worry about details and whether the money could be more targeted.
New Higher Ed Federalism
The president's free community college plan may change the balance between the federal government, states and colleges.
Opinion
The Higher Ed Austerity Deal Is Falling Apart
Christopher Newfield sees signs of unrest in what has been a political consensus that has seen the erosion of support for public higher education.
Two Years of Free Community College
Obama unveils outline of federal matching grant proposal that would seek to make two years of community college free nationwide.