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New Programs: Spanish, Cannabis Business, Homeland Security Administration, Risk Management, Health, Computer Systems, Business
California Lutheran University is starting a minor in Spanish media. Community College of Denver is starting an associate of applied...
Academic Minute: The Ethics of Debt
Today on the Academic Minute: Kate Padgett-Walsh, associate professor of philosophy at Iowa State University, takes a humanistic approach to...
‘Indentured Students’
Author discusses her book on the history of student loans -- and of missed opportunities that left students awash in debt.
Ep. 47: Gauging College Value Primarily in Economic Terms: Pro and Con
Most Americans say they pursue a degree or other credential after high school to improve their job or career prospects...
Banning Left Turns to Improve Traffic Flow
Hate waiting to make a left turn at a busy intersection? You’re not alone. In today’s Academic Minute, Pennsylvania State...
Can 2 Jobs Be Merged Into 1?
Harvard’s Kennedy School plans to combine admissions and financial aid positions and to lay off those who hold the positions today. Some experts are dubious.
The Number of Colleges Continues to Shrink
More public and private two-year and four-year colleges closed or merged between 2019-20 and 2020-21 than was true for for-profit institutions, a change from recent trends.
‘Best of Both Worlds’
Education Department expansion will allow more people to participate in prison education programs while the department prepares for across-the-board Pell Grant access for incarcerated students.