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Rewriting the Rule Book for College Accreditors
Trump administration seeks overhaul of federal standards for college accreditors, arguing current rules stifle innovation. But critics say proposed changes water down oversight.

When Should the Board Have Known?
Wheeling Jesuit board chair steps down in wake of confidential report revelations. But the timing of the departure -- and major changes at the university -- leave some wondering what might have been.

Is College Worth It? Yes
New study shows that, from a financial standpoint alone, earning a bachelor's degree is on average a sound investment.

Why Alabama Returned the Gift
Newly released documents suggest that what has been portrayed as a dispute about the state law restricting abortion may be about a donor's demands over a law school.

An Upward Limit on Elite M.B.A. Tuition Rates
Harvard and Chicago business schools freeze M.B.A. tuition.
New Programs: Hispanic Studies, Strategic Communication, Sports Studies, Analytics, Translation
Graceland University is starting a bachelor's program in Hispanic studies. Marquette University is starting an online bachelor of arts in...

The Great Recession's Lingering Impact
States and the public colleges they fund continue to feel the economic downturn's effects, even after a decade of recovery, according to a new report that gives a sobering look at state funding.

Battle Lines Drawn on a Student Loan Alternative
Senator Elizabeth Warren and congressional Democrats question Trump administration's plans to back income-share agreements -- and demand answers from colleges offering the financing, too.
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