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VA Inspector General Cites Poor Oversight of College Programs Approved for GI Benefits

Millions of dollars in veterans' benefits may be going to colleges and programs that don't offer a quality education.

Giving a Hand to Students During Shutdown

Many college students rely on income -- whether a parent's or their own -- from closed federal agencies. Some colleges are trying to help.

Politics Creeps In

As disputes at North Carolina and Michigan State take partisan overtones, can boards, leaders, faculty members and lawmakers back away from polarization to lead public universities effectively?

A 10% Tuition Cut, but Who Benefits?

Ontario cuts domestic student tuition by 10 percent while scaling back aid spending. Colleges won't be made whole, and students who got grants covering their full tuition will receive a portion of their aid in loans.
Opinion

Michael Bloomberg: Channeling His Inner Johns Hopkins

Many commentators have missed how Bloomberg’s seismic donation can shift donor culture in higher education for the better, argues Michael T. Benson.
Opinion

Bloomberg's Gift and the Role of Endowments

The unprecedent size and chief intent of the donation help perpetuate notions that merit re-examination and debate, argues Arthur M. Hauptman.

No Penalty for Western Governors

Trump administration rejects findings from a 2017 inspector general audit that found the online giant WGU out of compliance and recommended that it pay back $713 million in federal aid.

Worries Grow About Outsourcing of College Degrees

Proposal to lift cap on college programs offered through unaccredited entities stirs concerns about giving companies back door to federal student aid.