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A controversy at the U. of Michigan shows why professors must be involved -- and why outside consultants may steer in the wrong direction -- in financial strategies being adopted in higher ed, write Anthony Mora and Alexandra Minna Stern.

Net revenue from tuition is no longer keeping pace with inflation at about 4 in 10 American universities. Without the money, what will be lost?

Two senators join the increasingly crowded Washington bandwagon for alternative forms of higher education to have access to federal funding. They also want college aid tied to institutional performance.

The University of Michigan is trying to save millions on staff costs, using an increasingly popular strategy, but faculty are unhappy.

At online learning conference, federal officials say Education Department will soon loosen regulations for institutions experimenting with new forms of assessment.

Albright College is starting an undergraduate major in game and simulation development. Arizona State University is starting a bachelor's degree...

As a federal panel reconvenes to negotiate "gainful employment" regulations, representatives of for-profit colleges -- backed by a surprise visit from a key Congresswoman -- step up their criticism.

Amid "big" ideas to reimagine Pell Grants and other federal student aid programs, let's not forget some "easy" changes that could have a big impact, Justin Draeger writes.