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Fallen Giant
The Education Department improvised in helping to shut down Corinthian Colleges, raising questions about a similar approach with other large for-profits.
Twitter Fail
Education Department apologizes after image it posted on Twitter -- designed to encourage FAFSA completion -- angered many.
Fault Lines Surface
As House Republicans and a senior Senate Democrat release their plans for renewing the Higher Education Act, divisions set the stage for a partisan battle in the coming months.
A Slew of Studies, Summarized
Reports suggest: College is still worth it. The student loan debt problem isn't that bad. And federal financial aid drives tuition higher and should refocus on the neediest.
Not Interested in Koch Money
Brooklyn College professor accuses administrators, allegedly afraid of controversy involving the foundation of the brothers who bankroll many conservative politicians, of passing on a chance at millions.
Corinthian's Phasing-Out
Corinthian Colleges and the Education Department strike a deal to keep the for-profit chain afloat long enough to sell or "teach out" its 107 campuses.
Corinthian's Cloudy Future
Corinthian Colleges Inc. teeters on the brink as the Education Department delays payments, raising worries about what will happen to the for-profit's 72,000 students.
Senators Start In on HEA
Two key senators circulate legislative proposals as the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act heats up in Congress.