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Capital Campaign Watch: Louisiana State, Penn State Harrisburg
Louisiana State University raised $1.59 billion in a campaign that started three years ago with a goal of $1.5 billion...
New Programs: Data Science, Dental Therapy, Computer Engineering
College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University are starting a major in data science. Skagit Valley College, in partnership...
High Oil Prices Offer Endowment Boost
Oil prices are on a major upswing and paying off for some endowments, even as colleges face pressure to divest from fossil fuels over climate change concerns.
New Programs: Executive Ph.D., Internet of Things, Supply Chain Management, Podcasting
Bentley University has launched an executive Ph.D. program that allows business leaders to enhance their industry expertise through an intensive...
Inside Biden’s Debt Relief Plan
The president announced a plan expected to impact 95 percent of the 43 million federal student loan borrowers. Democrats call the announcement a win for low- and middle-income Americans. Republicans question its legality.
Opinion
Canceling Debt Is a Start—but Only a Start
Biden’s student loan forgiveness, while welcome, barely scratches the surface of what’s needed to address higher education affordability and access, Jamie Merisotis writes.
New Programs: Veterinary Forensic Science, Construction Management, Computational Social Science
Florida International University is launching a professional science master’s degree in veterinary forensic science. University of Evansville is starting a...
Biden Cancels Student Loan Debt for Millions
President forgives $10,000 for everyone whose income doesn’t exceed $125,000, and $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients.