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Mr. Sasse Goes to Gainesville
Senator Ben Sasse, tapped to be the next president of the University of Florida, traveled to the campus to build trust and assuage concerns. The visit ended with protests and a forum cut short.
How Federal and State Policies Judge Colleges’ ‘Value’: Key Podcast
Governments lean heavily on postcollege earnings to assess program quality. Should they broaden the measures they use and apply scrutiny to all institutions?
Pace of FAFSA Simplification Concerning
Exactly where FAFSA simplification stands is unknown, and concrete guidance for colleges and universities has been scant.
Lawsuits Threaten Biden’s Debt-Relief Plan
The Biden administration is contending with four lawsuits while preparing for the rollout of its ambitious debt-relief program.
Biden Won’t Forgive Privately Held Federal Loans
In another development, six states sue the Biden administration over the loan-forgiveness plan.
Lawsuit Seeks to Block Biden’s Debt-Relief Plan
The Pacific Legal Foundation is suing to block the Biden administration’s debt-relief plan. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in a U.S...
Penn State Seeks Major Appropriations Boost
University is seeking $115 million more in state appropriations, arguing it is comparatively underfunded in the state. The request comes amid a difficult financial and political climate.
Misspending or Misunderstanding?
An audit report by the Department of Education’s inspector general says Gulf Coast State College misspent about $1.8 million in emergency assistance funds. College leaders say they received conflicting guidance from the department about how to spend the money.