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When a Teacher Ruins a Student’s Chances
A teacher revoked a letter of recommendation. Others at the high school disagreed (and quit in protest). The University of Pennsylvania rejected the applicant.
Amid Struggles, an Online Enabler Pivots
2U is laying off 20 percent of its workforce in wake of merger with edX but resetting how it charges institutions and offering them incentives to lower tuition.
Seattle Pacific Sues Washington AG
The Christian university is suing the Washington attorney general for investigating its anti-LGBTQ+ hiring practices, arguing it violates the institution’s First Amendment rights.
Understanding the College Enrollment Drop
Two national experts explore why community colleges have lost students, whether and when enrollments are likely to start climbing again, and how institutions should respond.
The Week in Admissions News
New approach to ranking colleges; what the public thinks about higher ed; OCR investigation of USC; where is Rick Singer?
New Programs: Mechanical Engineering, Smart Manufacturing, HR Analytics, Accounting, Nursing
Colorado State University is starting an online master’s degree in mechanical engineering. Lorain County Community College is starting a bachelor...
Senate Republicans Launch Investigation of the NSF
Republican senators launched an investigation into the National Science Foundation last week, raising concerns about the agency’s budget process and...
Education Department Planning for Student Debt Forgiveness
Officials at the Education Department have developed plans to cancel student debt for millions of borrowers, awaiting a final decision...