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Strayer and Capella Announce Merger

Diversification bid from the two well-respected for-profits comes amid serious shake-up of the sector, which continues despite a more favorable regulatory climate.

A Highways Project for College Completion

A big boost to college completion would pay off for students and the economy, a new paper finds, but would substantially increase the federal deficit.

Crackdown on ‘Pay to Play’ for ‘Military-Friendly’ Colleges

U.S. trade commission accuses Victory Media of letting colleges pay for inclusion in “matchmaker” tool, materials targeting military service members.

A Kayak for Credentials

Ambitious project to create public database of wage data and other information about all postsecondary credentials seeks to help students and employers know more about what's expected in academic and job-training programs.
Opinion

Leadership Matters for Transfer Success

Community college and university presidents must lead the way in improving transfer student success, write Robert Templin and K. C. Deane.
Opinion

Adults and Community College Degrees

Adults are coming to community colleges seeking a different approach to education, says Jim Jacobs, and that will require institutions to pay attention to a few important design features.

Post-Recession Borrowers Struggle to Repay Loans

Borrowers, especially those who attend less selective institutions or who drop out, increasingly struggle to pay back loans.

Keeping Close Tabs on the Local Job Market

St. Louis Community College’s annual employer study finds openings for middle-skilled employees but also concerns about applicants’ skills and training.