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Performance Funding Underperforms
Studies at meeting of higher education researchers suggest that state policies that link funds to outcomes don't increase degree completion.
Opinion
3 Ways to Boost College Access
Amid "big" ideas to reimagine Pell Grants and other federal student aid programs, let's not forget some "easy" changes that could have a big impact, Justin Draeger writes.
The Obamas' New Focus
With Michelle Obama's speech on higher education -- and another meeting of university presidents at the White House -- the administration kicks off a new push to increase low-income students' access to college.
Further on Gainful Employment
Education Department proposes perhaps its strictest proposed language on the rules so far, a week before negotiators get back to business.
U.S.A.I.D. and Higher Ed
At a gathering of leaders of public and land-grant universities, a U.S. development official describes future priorities for the agency's engagement with higher education.
Performance Funding in Job Training
Two senators and the nonprofit Opportunity Nation want federal job training programs to be more efficient and performance-based, while also seeing expanded role for community colleges.
Higher One Nears Settlement
The controversial provider of debit cards on college campuses says it has reached a preliminary agreement to pay $15 million to settle claims that its fees and marketing practices were predatory.
Election 2013
Colleges celebrate passage of several bond measures. Virginia voters reject gubernatorial candidate who frequently clashed with academe. New York City's new mayor has pledged a focus on CUNY.