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Default Rates Continue Climb, Mostly
The two-year default rate for federal student loans increased again this year, but defaults at for-profit colleges fell.
The Virginia Effect
In rally to support outgoing UNC-Chapel Hill chancellor, reflections of U.Va. controversy and lessons about the limitations of that kind of faculty support.
You Got ID?
With the election approaching, colleges in states with strict voter ID laws are doing what they can to get students the information they need.
Rifts Over Global Test of Learning
U.S., Canada and European higher ed groups object to prospect that OECD's worldwide measure will be used to rank countries.
Change Is Eminent
Ball State could use eminent domain to develop a property near its campus, turning attention to a little used but highly contentious power held by public institutions.
SUNY vs. Student Debt
A large university system begins statewide effort to help students manage debt and avoid defaults.
The Budget Cuts to Come
If mandatory spending cuts go into effect Jan. 1, many federal higher education programs will lose about 8 percent of their funding.
Bigger Picture, Smaller Numbers
Saint Benedict decreased enrollment to shore up its finances, an unusual move at a time when many small colleges are considering growth.