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The Slow Death of a For-Profit Law School
Abrupt closure of Charlotte School of Law appears to end months-long saga over program's access to federal aid. But questions remain over which former students will be eligible for discharge of student loans and liability for taxpayers.
Work-Force Training in an Anti-College Climate
Community colleges stress their role in providing work-force opportunities amid doubts from some working-class people that college won't benefit them or their children.
Healthier Than Imagined?
Report argues private colleges have been improving their financial status but shows at least some small and poor institutions are struggling.
LSAT vs. GRE: What's Next?
Legal education experts consider fallout from increased interest among law schools in using a test other than the LSAT.
For-Profit Law School Blows Deadline
The Charlotte School of Law missed two deadlines set by state regulators and has asked for an extension to stay open.
Men Flock to Short-Term Career Ed
Some critics argue colleges aren’t doing enough to help working-class men earn certificates, but one Arkansas community college has found success in short-term programs. Is federal policy keeping up?
A Shuttered For-Profit Re-emerges
The Obama administration shut down Globe U, but an affiliated university bought four of its Wisconsin campuses with the backing of the Trump administration and a state regulator with a tough reputation on for-profits.
Importing Apprenticeships
In the push to expand “earn-while-you-learn” programs, what lessons can the U.S. take from approaches in Germany and Switzerland?