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Golden Day for the Golden State?
California higher education leaders see Tuesday’s election results as a potential boon for the state’s colleges and universities, but major financial problems could still complicate the systems’ recoveries.
Who's In Charge?
Obama has sketched an ambitious higher education agenda for his second term, but it's unclear who at the Education Department will be in charge of implementing it.
Four More Years
In many ways, President Obama's re-election represents a continuation. But he has already hinted at some of his higher education plans for his second term.
A Status Quo Congress
In the next session, Republican-controlled House and Senate led by Democrats will face a range of crises, including several with ramifications for higher education.
Dream Act Passes in Maryland
Measure to help undocumented students wins 58 percent of the vote.
Other People’s Money
Policy change in Iowa reflects increased public skepticism about using tuition revenue for financial aid. Will such shifts end an unfair burden on middle-class students or abandon low-income students?
U.S. Answer to Confucius Institutes
American colleges and the State Department jointly set up "American Cultural Centers" at Chinese universities.
Breaking Gridlock for Veterans
Protections for veterans lead the way in Washington's higher education accountability push, as veterans' groups and college lobbyists, while sometimes at odds, look for common ground.