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Political Influence on Fall Plans

New analysis found that a college's reopening decision for the fall term is tied to the red or blue shade of its state, even if political pressure may not be direct.

Steep Decline in Summer Loans

Federal loan disbursements were down across the board this summer, but for-profit colleges were hit particularly hard.

Promising Results for an Early-College Program

Massachusetts early-college program is turning out to be one of the strongest solutions to the state's equity gap problems, according to experts, policy makers and educators.

No DeVos at Republican Convention

A long list of speakers will appear at the Republican National Convention this week, but Education Secretary Betsy DeVos won't be among them.

It’s Time to Help Students Vote in a Pandemic

While colleges must avoid partisanship, they should do everything they can to ensure that students get all the information they need to participate in the upcoming election, writes Gary Orfield.

Deadline Time for New Federal Sexual Assault Policies

The regulations for responding to campus sexual misconduct complaints go into effect today. Some colleges are implementing them along with their own guidelines to protect sexual assault victims.

Harris Has Roots at HBCU

Howard graduate Kamala Harris's selection as Joe Biden's running mate is being seen as groundbreaking not only for Blacks and women, but for historically Black colleges.

Is Help Coming From Washington?

President Trump's executive orders offer some aid but could dim prospects of a larger coronavirus bill with help for colleges.