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Compensation scandals seem to garner more publicity when the public sees some symbol of extravagance. That makes New York University’s current controversy about vacation homes potentially problematic.
A Deficit of Trust
Justice Department investigation into whether merit aid discussions violate antitrust rules highlights the barriers that private colleges face in dialing back the practice and the unclear laws under which they operate.
New Programs: Education, Resort Management, Criminal Justice, Nonprofit Management, Social Work, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Robotics Engineeering
Columbus State University is starting a master's degree in teacher leadership. Lasell College is starting a bachelor of science in...
Crowdfunding Academic Research
In the face of increased competition and diminishing federal funding, some academic researchers are turning to crowdfunding platforms to raise money.
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Stop Scaring Students
Devorah Lieberman wants pundits to stop ignoring the evidence that college helps people economically, even in economic downturns.
Tipping the Cap
New Colorado law – nominally about merit scholarships – is a backdoor way to let public universities enroll more out-of-state students without raising the state’s statutory cap on out-of-state students.
The New ‘New Normal’
With many states' economies rebounding, lawmakers are increasing funding for higher education and holding down tuition prices. Are things returning to a pre-recession normal, or simply taking another step toward a new model?
Mo' Money, Mo' Problems
New Jersey’s opaque process of divvying up $1.3 billion in state money for capital projects leaves many unhappy with the proposed plans. But few “best practices” exist.