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Contentious Choice for Student Borrower Advocate

Consumer groups say Trump administration's choice of industry executive for student loan ombudsman shows disregard for borrowers.

Turning Point for Student Loans

A new report shows student loans outpacing other household debt among most severely delinquent loans.

Bipartisan Push for Student Loan Transparency

Democrat Donna Shalala partners with Republican Matt Gaetz to require more disclosures to student borrowers in new House legislation.

Feeling the Pressure

An appeals court rules that the firing of a former Hofstra University tennis coach accused of sexual harassment may have been motivated by public arm-twisting.

Could For-Profit Question Impede Short-Term Pell?

For-profit colleges were shut out of proposed legislation to expand Pell Grants to short-term programs. They’ve offered little pushback so far, though -- a sign the sector is focused on other legislative concerns.

Lawyers’ Group Disagrees on College Model of ‘Affirmative Consent’

The American Bar Association wanted to change the definition of consent in criminal sexual assault cases that closely mirrors the definition used by college and universities -- but criticism from due process advocates blocked the move.
Opinion

Dump the Discount Rate

It is a flawed statistic for tracking college finances, argues Phillip Levine.

Controversy Over Western Civilization Funding in Australia

University of Queensland says fixed-term gift will provide rare infusion of support for humanities, but professors and students have concerns about academic freedom and the donor's political agenda.