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Mass Education
Higher ed officials in Massachusetts, where private colleges have long dominated, ask for a major investment in the public system.
High Tuition, High Aid Hits Australia
Prominent university says government's proposal to deregulate tuition will allow it to give scholarships to a third of its students; critics say Sydney's plan will help it cream students from other universities.
New Structure for EDMC
Education Management Corp. goes private as its enrollment and revenue slump, raising questions about the end of an era for publicly traded chains with disparate holdings.
The States' 'Great Retreat'
Documenting state disinvestment in public higher ed (and especially community colleges), think tank report urges new federal-state "compact."
Looser PLUS Loan Standards
Parents and students with damaged credit histories will have an easier time getting the loans under new regulations. Education Department will publish institution-level PLUS loan default rates.
Ability to Benefit, Again?
Community colleges gain traction in push to reinstate federal aid for students without a high school diploma, less so for bringing back "summer Pell."
Student Loans and Political Ads
Student debt, the Ryan Budget, and the value of the Department of Education are among the higher education issues making their way onto the political airwaves this fall, as Democrats look to hold on to the Senate and keep seats in the House.
The Value of Research Funding
Study finds that, in chemistry, institutions that receive more federal support produce more papers and receive more citations.