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Buying Back Iowans
Under pressure from its governing board the University of Iowa is leveraging financial aid to increase resident enrollment. And as competition for the state's students is increasing, the number of college-bound Iowans is not -- causing concern among Iowa's private colleges.
Opinion
Rethinking State Support for Higher Ed
Concerns among policy makers and the public are mounting over reductions in state spending on public higher education, but what's missing is a serious conversation about whether those cuts are fairly distributed, write Sara Goldrick-Rab and Tammy Kolbe.
'Privacy Has to Begin at Home'
The U of California at Berkeley may be the first to release a transparency report, disclosing how it handles requests for the electronic communications of students and faculty and staff members.
Does Divestment Cost?
Opposing reports this year offer colleges and universities mixed views on financial impact of selling holdings in fossil fuels.
Opinion
A Game Changer for Financial Aid
Allowing applicants for financial aid to use income information from two-year-old tax returns, instead of only the prior year's, is a big win for students, says W. Kent Barnds.
Next Steps on FAFSA
The Obama administration's FAFSA changes generate support -- and a few questions -- from colleges and financial aid experts.
New Programs: Public Policy, Agriculture Education, Sports Management, Design Engineering, Health Engineering, Digital Film, Arts, Health Sciences, Graphic Design, Security and Disaster Management
American University of Beirut is starting a new master's program in public policy and international affairs. Cornell University and Ithaca...
Breakup in Florida?
UF Online has told Pearson it may terminate controversial 11-year deal, but both sides say negotiations continue about a possible continued role for the company.