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E-Book, In-House
American Public University System taps professors to write e-textbooks. The move could be a cost-saving innovation, but will raise hackles among publishers and some faculty members.
Kentucky Showdown
Attorney general Jack Conway has taken on for-profit colleges in a big way -- and some of their leaders are donating to his opponent. But will his multi-state investigation run out of steam?
Advanced Degrees for Fire Chiefs
A fire chief without a college education sparks disagreement about growing value of degrees for firefighters.
Serving Soldiers?
The U.S. Senate is flirting with policies that could harm for-profit colleges' success with veterans and active-duty military students.
For-Profit Seal of Approval
A trade group has created standards of conduct for the industry, and a foundation to enforce them. But will enough key players sign on?
For-Profits and the False Claims Act
Developments in two whistleblower lawsuits raise prospect that commercial colleges could face more U.S. pressure in the courts.
Stepping Out
With sector under continued attack, 20 for-profit colleges -- all regionally accredited -- seek to distinguish themselves with increased transparency.
Going After 'Gainful'
WASHINGTON -- Weeks after the U.S. Education Department issued softened regulations designed to ensure that vocational programs prepare graduates for...