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Fight Over Debt Collection Records
Federal lawsuit seeks to force the Education Department to provide information about its debt collection practices, including their impact on minority borrowers.
Getting Ready for Another Corinthian
Education Department may soon tell more colleges to set aside money to cover federal loan discharges and other costs in case institutions collapse or become financially strapped.
Obama Education Adviser Departs
James Kvaal helped shape the administration’s sweeping higher education policies.
Race on Campus, Nontraditional Leaders, Rising Confidence: A Survey of Presidents
College and university presidents overwhelmingly describe race relations on their campus as excellent or good, are increasingly upbeat about their...
Opinion
Preserving the Original 'Free College' Plan
Providing free college for everyone is a wonderful concept in theory, but it would be all but impossible in practice, argue Abigail Seldin and Kim Cook, and there is a realistic alternative.
A Higher Ed Wish List, DOA
Obama administration's last budget blueprint has something for everyone -- low-income students, cancer researchers, community colleges, minority-serving institutions. But it's a nonstarter in Congress.
Paid Not to Work?
Temple hopes students will graduate earlier if they receive grants that limit them to working no more than 15 hours per week off campus.
Pushing on Pell
The Obama administration wants to bring back year-round Pell Grants and create a $300 bonus for Pell recipients who take at least 15 credits per semester.