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Are Loan Limits Driving Down College Costs?
The Education Department and some policy experts say yes. But others aren’t so sure.
About 40 AAUP Michigan Members Attended Meeting on Endorsing Candidate
The AAUP's first-known national-level endorsement of a political candidate has drawn criticism. Some Michigan members have questioned the representativeness of a poll on their feelings.
Nevada Universities Struggle to Fund Native American Tuition Waiver
The state’s tuition waiver program for Native American students has been touted as a success. But Nevada higher ed system leaders say state funding hasn’t kept up with the demand for the program.
GOP Rift Over Education Department’s Future
In a 13-to-9 vote Thursday, two Republicans sided with the Democrats to protect four key education offices.
National AAUP Starts Endorsing Political Candidates
The group says the move is a first in its over-100-year existence, and part of countering government threats. Critics say AAUP has lost its neutrality.
West Point Won’t Fight Court Ruling on Faculty Gag Order
Oregon Institution Lacks Funds to Move Away From Animal Testing
The Trump administration is pushing to end animal testing, but Oregon Health and Science University said federal dollars weren’t available to turn its National Primate Research Center into a sanctuary.
New Loan Limit Proration Rule Raises Concern Among Financial Aid Experts
The rule—which proportionally limits how much a student can borrow based on how many credit hours they take—seems simple. But aid officers say it’s quite complicated and warn that ED hasn’t released enough guidance.