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'The Dersh' Stands Alone

Alan Dershowitz's legal arguments against impeaching President Trump have thrust him even farther into academe's margins.

Growing Student Debt Burden for Parents

With federal Parent PLUS loans now accounting for a quarter of borrowing for undergraduates, new data reinforce concern about parents' ability to repay the loans.

Catholic Contraception? Get the App

Two Catholic colleges, Georgetown University and Marquette University, have been helping to create apps for natural family planning.

Swiss Apprenticeships in Utah

New program uses the European model to give students training for advanced manufacturing through a hybrid model blending an apprenticeship with coursework at Salt Lake Community College.

French Business Schools Attract Chinese Students With Luxury

Students want to learn about Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Dior.

Did Trump Save HBCUs?

President engages in "useful hyperbole" by claiming he rescued historically black colleges, but his administration has made good on some of its promise to support the sector.
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Fixes for Short-Term Pell

Opening up Pell Grants to short-term training is a promising idea, but changes are needed to prevent unintended consequences for equity, writes Jim Jacobs.

Nudging With Incentives

New research compares efforts to encourage students to re-enroll in college with information alone or with tuition waivers. The financial incentives appear to work better.