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‘Running Out of Road’ for FAFSA Completion
The number of students who filled out the federal aid form is down nearly 30 percent. The ramifications for access and enrollment could be devastating.
Univ. of Maryland, Baltimore County Settles Assault Case
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County has reached a $4.1 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over allegations...
Arrest of Stony Brook Protesters Sparks Backlash
Nine people were arrested at Stony Brook University for allegedly disrupting university activities during a March 26 pro-Palestinian rally on...
Student Interest in Gender Studies on the Rise, Despite Political Hostility
Women and gender studies programs are increasingly under legislative attack, yet the number of students taking courses is growing, a new report finds.
Education Department Will Reprocess 20 Percent of FAFSAs
In a reversal, the Education Department will now reprocess student aid applications that were affected by a recent calculation error...
Northland College Fundraising Fails, Financial Exigency Declared
The president and Board of Trustees at Northland College voted Thursday to declare financial exigency after failing to raise enough...
Digital Wallets Explored as Next Generation Transcripts
Adoption has started as employers and students place more value on skills. Meanwhile, plans for free, open-source wallet technology are picking up steam.
Learning Behind Bars: The Shifting Fortunes of Prison Education
While U.S. prison-reform advocates celebrate reversal of a 30-year ban on incarcerated students accessing Pell Grants, counterparts in England and Wales say government inaction has stalled progress.