Government

Colleges and universities say they need more honesty and transparency from the department to rebuild their trust in the federal financial aid system.

The number of students who filled out the federal aid form is down nearly 30 percent. The ramifications for access and enrollment could be devastating.

Many local officials say they’ll do what’s right for students, but note that pushing the deadline back too far could have its own unintended consequences.

The money will go to 707 wide-ranging projects, from equipment purchases to airport-runway extensions. Which states and institutions will benefit the most?

The Office of Research Integrity is considering stronger regulations for institutional investigations of alleged research misconduct. Universities say it’s too prescriptive.

Data-rich report from Strada shows few states have highly developed systems for career coaching, work-based learning or alignment with employer interests.

Advocates of historically Black colleges say the administration’s strong support for HBCUs could pay off in the voting booth. But many black college students voice ambivalence about President Biden and some of his policies.