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Government Student Aid Policy

U.S. Wants to Let States Enforce Their Own Regulations for Online Education

As the Biden administration eyes regulatory changes aimed at improving consumer protections for students, institutions worry about unintended consequences.

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Business Mergers & Collaboration

Governors Push Consolidation in Pennsylvania, Oklahoma

Pennsylvania and Oklahoma are the latest states where governors are considering sweeping changes to public higher education systems.

Quick Takes

Living Without a Bank Account: Academic Minute

Today on the Academic Minute: Jay Zagorsky, clinical associate professor of markets, public policy and law at the Questrom School...
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Faculty Issues Academic Freedom

As Alabama Republicans Target DEI, They Propose ‘Gag Order’ on Professors

Free speech groups and students have raised alarm about a bill that flew through the state’s Senate last week and awaits action in the House.

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Student Success Life After College

Career Prep Tip: Incorporate Career Interviews Into a First-Year Seminar

As part of a larger career-readiness curriculum, students at Polk State College complete an interview with someone in their desired career field to learn more about the job and if it aligns with their interests.

Quick Takes

Congress Passes FAFSA Formula Fix

Congress moved Thursday to fix an error in the legislation overhauling the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, days after...
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Global

Is ‘Fatphobia’ the Last Acceptable Prejudice in the Academy?

A Cornell University philosopher is calling out the discrimination—which is often blatant—faced by scholars deemed overweight.

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Tech & Innovation

$800M EdX Deal Has Lost Its Luster

2U’s acquisition of online course provider edX was once seen as a major win—and potentially even larger disrupter—in the OPM industry. Things didn’t go as planned.