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Ferreting Out Financial Aid Fraud
Congressional hearing prompted by U.S. report on for-profit colleges features under cover recordings but, with surprising heft, focuses on underprepared students (at all colleges) and concerns about distance education.
Brandeis Agrees to Delay Any Art Sale
Brandeis University on Tuesday agreed not to sell any artwork donated by three individuals suing the university to block a...
The $435,678 Value of a Wharton Degree
A federal jury has awarded $435,678 to a Massachusetts executive who says he was deceived by the University of Pennsylvania...
A Leveled Playing Field
State of Wisconsin agrees to award financial aid to students at small Christian university, reversing previous decision based on institution's accrediting status.
Back in the Oversight Business
After years of fighting, California creates new state bureau to monitor for-profit institutions; consumer advocates say agency has little authority and gives students false sense of security.
Students Missing in Health Plans
Legislation moving through Congress seems to forget college students in its provisions.
Regulation Woes
Online educators convene in Washington to discuss ways to avoid having to apply for approval in every state.
Believing in God and Evolution
A new movement is encouraging Christian colleges to embrace the teaching of evolution -- without giving up professors' or students' faith.