Government

Everything you need to know about higher ed and the coronavirus for Friday and the weekend in one easy-to-read package.

Are for-profit colleges poised to bounce back in the newly begun recession? Or are their glory days behind them?

Controversial bill came out of the blue, according to critics at public colleges. Supporters in the Legislature say it will likely be reconsidered next year.

Congress and the Trump administration should act now to save higher education amid the pandemic and recession, writes Nate Johnson.

President Trump got attention for promising to waive the interest on student loans. But experts say it's unclear if borrowers will pay less. Or even if it's legal.

The presidential candidates differ on higher ed policy, including how much student debt to forgive. Also important are the different ways they're likely to wield administrative power.

Consumer groups applaud President Trump's decision to waive interest on federal student loans but join with some lawmakers in call for more borrower relief.

The U.S. Department of Education is offering regulatory flexibility to colleges as they close campuses and move classes online. Experts discuss the new guidelines.