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Texas Takes On Student Outcomes
University of Texas System creates web tool to track graduates' earnings and debt five years after leaving college, among other outcomes.
Pledges for Low-Income Students
The Obama administration unveils more than 100 commitments from colleges and universities and millions of dollars in philanthropic donations as part of its White House higher education summit.
Accord on Appropriations
Congressional negotiators reach agreement to boost spending on NIH and student aid, though deal does not restore all of the sequester cuts.
40 Years of Lobbying 'Fun'
After four decades, Becky Timmons to retire as key lobbyist for higher education.
Getting Tough on Parent PLUS
New report says Education Department did not go far enough in controversial changes it made several years ago to eligibility requirements for Parent PLUS Loans.
Opinion
Lunch for 9 Million?
Many college students go hungry. Wick Sloane's higher ed reform plan: Give every Pell Grant student a peanut butter and jelly sandwich each day.
‘Skin in the Game’ on Loans
/sites/default/server_files/files/Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights-Section by Section.pdfSenate Democrats begin push on student loan debt and accountability for colleges and universities, though Republican support may be elusive.
Sunshine for Campus Debit Cards?
U.S. consumer bureau officials call on financial institutions to disclose the agreements they have with colleges to provide students with debit cards. The lack of transparency constitutes a "risky practice," agency's director says.