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A Big Budget From Biden

President’s proposed budget increases funding for Pell Grants, minority-serving institutions, research and more. But higher education organizations and experts say there are a few other things they would have liked to see.

Biden Releases Budget Plan

Increases for federal Pell Grants, minority-serving institutions and more. Here's what's in President Biden's budget for higher education.

How Can State Funding Models Incentivize Equity?

A better set of outcomes-based state funding metrics can encourage institutions to focus on low-income and minority students' success, a new report argues.

Supreme Court Hears Arguments For and Against Athlete Pay

The hearing on what could be a landmark case on college athlete compensation was focused on athlete exploitation and the potential destruction of the college sports model.

Biden's Billions for Higher Ed

The president unveiled his new infrastructure plan Wednesday, with billions of dollars for community colleges, research and minority-serving institutions.

Flexibility for Borrowers in Default

People who have defaulted on privately held education loans are now in for the same COVID-19 flexibilities as other borrowers.

Loan Relief for Borrowers With Disabilities

Student loan borrowers with disabilities will have an easier time getting relief during the pandemic, the Education Department announces. About 41,000 people with $1.3 billion in debt will now be back on track for loan discharges.

Is 2021 the Year of College Athletics Reform?

The National Collegiate Athletic Association and its member institutions will face a number of challenges to long-held values and policies this year.