Filter & Sort
The Triad and For-Profits
The Obama administration prods state regulators to tighten their oversight of for-profits, with a focus on job placement rates. But confusion about calculating those rates reigns, and many state agencies are understaffed and outgunned.
Trump U in the Spotlight
State regulators, not the federal government, were in the best position to crack down on Donald Trump's now-defunct educational venture, which has become a hot campaign issue.
Smooth Ride for Would-Be Secretary
In a confirmation hearing, the Senate education committee seemed confident that John B. King Jr. would be approved as education secretary.
Overtime Woes
Obama administration's proposed rules would extend overtime protections to millions -- including many postdocs and other employees in higher ed. Would the plan provide overdue relief or be a financial disaster for colleges and universities?
CFPB Duels With Accreditor
In a lawsuit that could chart new ground, the consumer bureau is battling in court for information about how an accreditor approved some of the most controversial for-profit colleges.
Opinion
Preserving the Original 'Free College' Plan
Providing free college for everyone is a wonderful concept in theory, but it would be all but impossible in practice, argue Abigail Seldin and Kim Cook, and there is a realistic alternative.
Justice Scalia, a Law School and Diversity of Thought
After Georgetown law issues statement mourning the justice's death, some professors object -- and others balk at the way they shared their objections.
Nonprofit Politics
Campaign season poses unique challenges at colleges where students want to take sides but the college itself cannot.