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Public Colleges' Revenue Shift
After the recession, tuition dollars make up a greater share of public higher education revenues than ever before, and make up a majority in half the states.
The End of College?
New America's Kevin Carey answers questions about his new book, The End of College, which looks to the past in charting a possible future for higher education.
The Impact of Free Tuition
Early participation numbers for Tennessee's free community college program show demand remains high, with students completing federal aid applications at record rates.
Middlebury to Abandon Inflation Peg
College received attention and praise for trying to limit tuition increases. Now, the college says the system will no longer work.
Opinion
The Higher Ed Austerity Deal Is Falling Apart
Christopher Newfield sees signs of unrest in what has been a political consensus that has seen the erosion of support for public higher education.
'Dirty Money?'
Anthropologists discuss student debt and other concerns about the "commodification" of higher education, and debate role of faculty members in reform efforts.
Tuition and Borrowing Growth Slows
College Board's annual reports give evidence that rising tuition prices and college debt may not go on forever. Tuition increases are slowing, as education borrowing declines slightly.
Ballot Measures, Bonds and Colleges
Governance change rejected in North Dakota and new student aid fund nixed in Oregon. Elsewhere, voters approved bond measures sought by higher education.