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Ashford Seeks to Become a Nonprofit
Ashford University is the latest big for-profit bidding to become nonprofit. The university's owner, Bridgepoint Education, will seek to become an online program management company.
Ashford Seeks to Become a Nonprofit
Ashford University is the latest big for-profit bidding to become nonprofit. The university's owner, Bridgepoint Education, will seek to become an online program management company.
Purdue Global's Arrival
Accreditor's backing of the Purdue-Kaplan deal paves the way for a new, unusual public university, while giving a boost to other for-profit conversions, partnerships and acquisitions.
Ditching Profit
Grand Canyon University's accreditor soon will decide whether or not the institution can become a nonprofit, the latest among several similar -- and controversial -- conversion attempts.
The Cost of Attending For-Profits
New analysis says that students in certificate programs gain more economically from attending public institutions -- or no institution at all -- than for-profits.
Graduation Rates and Bright Lines
Regional accreditors weigh in on graduation rates with an analysis of colleges with low rates, but the agencies argue against using a "bright-line" approach.
Laureate Shifts Focus
Global education giant Laureate sells off some international institutions and refocuses on emerging markets.
Second Attempt at Becoming a Nonprofit
Grand Canyon University announces another attempt at converting to a nonprofit, with plans for its holding company to partner with other colleges.