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HBCUs Press Congress to Extend Funding

With deadline fast approaching for lawmakers, historically black colleges face a loss of $85 million in annual funding for STEM education.

Flagships Fail on Financial Equity

Most public flagship universities are failing to meet the financial needs of low- and middle-income students, a report finds, and are overly subsidizing wealthier students.

Trump Asserts New Win for Religious HBCUs

Department of Justice lifts restriction on capital financing for faith-based historically black colleges -- part of White House effort to show commitment to HBCUs. But it's not clear how many colleges have been denied funding.

A Push for More Technical Workers

Federal report suggests that bias toward the bachelor's degree is contributing to potential shortfall of millions of electricians and welders.

Study Minimizes Impact of Free Community College

New research says reduced tuition at four-year colleges and more funding for all public institutions would do more to raise bachelor's degree attainment.

Growing Price Tag for College Shutdowns

The federal government has approved more than $43 million for debt cancellation for students of recently shuttered for-profit colleges. And the total costs are likely to grow.

More Math for Admission

California State University System weighs adding a quantitative reasoning requirement that advocates for underrepresented students worry could worsen gaps in access.

Raising the Bar for Loan Forgiveness

The Trump administration's final borrower-defense regulations -- a key part of new approach to college accountability -- cut billions in potential loan relief for students who allege they were defrauded.