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For-Profit Status Is Not the Problem
Proprietary institutions need to shun short-run investor thinking in favor of long-term thinking with students and social purpose in mind, Jorge Klor de Alva argues.
Laureate Looks Forward
Laureate Education's CEO, Douglas Becker, talks about how the huge for-profit higher-ed company works across 30 countries, where it has hit snags, and what comes next.
Passing the Baton
Sen. Harkin joins consumer groups in call for stronger gainful employment rules, and the retiring senator points to other Democrats who will continue the fight.
Nearing the Bottom
National enrollment slide slows, but community colleges and for-profits continue to lose students, with differences among age groups.
Backed Into a Corner
Can a for-profit industry beset by growing legal and financial woes fend off the Obama administration's second try at gainful employment rules?
For-Profit for Sale?
Troubles mount for Corinthian Colleges, a slumping for-profit, which this week signaled it was open to a sale or merger.
Duncan in the Hot Seat
Arne Duncan goes to Capitol Hill and gets an earful from House Republicans on gainful employment, the college ratings system and state authorization.
Australia's For-Profit Fight
Report says letting government funds flow to for-profit higher education providers will strengthen production of sub-baccalaurate credentials.