Filter & Sort
Art Institutes and Other Former For-Profit Institutions Closing
Converting for-profit colleges to nonprofits may not be the solution to saving failing campuses.
Collapse of For-Profit Chain Long in the Making
Shutdown of 70-campus Education Corporation of America is largest closure since collapse of Corinthian Colleges and ITT Tech. Now many students will face similar questions over educational futures and debt.
Agencies at Loggerheads Over Gainful-Employment Data
Gainful employment remains on the books, but Trump administration says it can't enforce the career-education rule because another federal agency won't release data on graduates' earnings.
Opinion
Boarding Up a Window on Vocational Ed
Rescinding the gainful-employment rule will mean important performance data will disappear from public view, write Paul Glastris and Robert Kelchen.
For-Profits Stay on Campaign Sidelines
Sector's spending on political campaigns has fallen off sharply during the 2018 midterm campaign cycle.
New York City Sues For-Profit College
City's consumer affairs agency's unusual lawsuit accuses Berkeley College of improper recruiting and lending practices.
Opinion
Seizing the Teachable Moment
Colleges should use current events like the U.S. Supreme Court confirmation hearings of Brett Kavanaugh to foster understanding in our students, writes Karen Gross.
Asking Essential Questions at Ursinus
College doubles down on its residential liberal arts mission with new core curriculum.