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Education Department Fines Baker College $2.5M

The Department of Education is fining Baker College $2.5 million as part of a settlement reached Tuesday following a yearlong...
President Biden stands at a podium next to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona

U.S. Finalizes New Rules for Distance Ed and College Prep Programs

In a blow for immigration advocates, the Education Department decided against expanding some TRIO programs to undocumented students.

President Biden stands in front of a blurred-out blue sign that says "canceling student debt."

Biden Scraps Debt Relief Plans, Other Regs

The Education Department also withdrew its controversial rule regarding the participation of transgender student athletes in sports that align with their gender identity.

Education Dept. Reminds Colleges to Tell Students Cost of Attendance

Colleges must tell any enrolled or prospective student the cost of attendance, and those that don’t could face a fine...
Miguel Cardona stands next to President Joe Biden in the Roosevelt Room of the White House.

Colleges Urge Education Department to Delay Gainful Employment… Again

The leading lobbying group for colleges says the upcoming change in administration necessitates relief from the Jan. 15 due date. So far, the department isn’t budging.

An elephant walks forward while holding the seal of the Education Department in its trunk

House Republicans Aim to Pass Higher Ed Overhaul

The wide-ranging legislation likely won’t move forward in the Senate but serves as a marker for Republicans’ higher ed priorities in the next Congress.

A photo illustration featuring a headshot of President-elect Trump's pick for secretary of education, Linda McMahon, in full color, juxtaposed against and in front of a grayed headshot of former secretary Betsy DeVos.

A New Attitude: Why McMahon Isn’t DeVos 2.0

Daniel A. Collier writes that Linda McMahon’s approach as secretary of education may not mirror that of Betsy DeVos.

President Biden walks on a stage in front of signs that read “Canceling Student Debt.”

Borrowers Plead With Biden for Debt Relief

The latest plan, which would benefit eight million borrowers suffering economic hardship, is unlikely to move forward before Biden leaves office.