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Getting Ready for Another Corinthian
Education Department may soon tell more colleges to set aside money to cover federal loan discharges and other costs in case institutions collapse or become financially strapped.
Using Pell to Boost Merit Aid
The number of Pell recipients a college enrolls doesn't tell the whole story, a report says. Institutional aid and how much low-income students end up paying also matters.
Carson's Take on Higher Ed
Donald Trump says Ben Carson will play a "big role" advising the Trump campaign on education. So what has the retired neurosurgeon said about higher education?
Obama Education Adviser Departs
James Kvaal helped shape the administration’s sweeping higher education policies.
Race on Campus, Nontraditional Leaders, Rising Confidence: A Survey of Presidents
College and university presidents overwhelmingly describe race relations on their campus as excellent or good, are increasingly upbeat about their...
Smooth Ride for Would-Be Secretary
In a confirmation hearing, the Senate education committee seemed confident that John B. King Jr. would be approved as education secretary.
CFPB Duels With Accreditor
In a lawsuit that could chart new ground, the consumer bureau is battling in court for information about how an accreditor approved some of the most controversial for-profit colleges.
Opinion
Preserving the Original 'Free College' Plan
Providing free college for everyone is a wonderful concept in theory, but it would be all but impossible in practice, argue Abigail Seldin and Kim Cook, and there is a realistic alternative.