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Abrupt Changes to Protest Policies Raise Alarm
April 30, 2024
Indiana University changed a 55-year-old policy on student assembly hours before protesters set up an encampment. Free speech advocates are worried.
Richard Cordray Takes the Fall for FAFSA Fiasco
April 28, 2024
The Federal Student Aid chief and debt-relief czar is stepping down after months of criticism over the bungled FAFSA overhaul. But is now the right time for accountability?
What’s Behind the ACT’s For-Profit Pivot?
April 25, 2024
The testing nonprofit was bought by a private equity firm last month, raising concerns about accountability and illuminating key forces of change in the assessment industry.
Is Financial Aid the New Affirmative Action?
April 22, 2024
Many highly selective colleges are pumping up their financial aid offerings. With race-conscious admissions out of the picture, it may be their best bet for diversity.