Filter & Sort
'False' Statements About a For-Profit
A federal judge finds that Education Department's 2005 punishment against Decker College -- which pushed it into bankruptcy -- was predicated on an accreditor's misrepresentations.
Still a Viable Exit
Western accreditor's decision to let a for-profit company buy a struggling nonprofit college suggests path is still possible when missions align.
Rise of the Accreditor?
WASC nixes Ashford University's accreditation bid, dealing blow to for-profit Bridgepoint Inc. and signaling that accreditors may take a more aggressive stance with for-profit sector.
Something Has to Give
City College of San Francisco's accreditation is in limbo. Shutting down probably isn't a possibility, but the college is in a deep hole. What went wrong?
Down But Not Out
In wake of for-profit colleges' court victory on "gainful employment" rules, will Education Department appeal or just revise rules -- and snare more institutions in the process?
For-Profit Grads' Wage Disadvantage
Study compares earnings outcomes of those who started in certificate or associate programs at for-profit and nonprofit institutions.
Judge Strikes Down 'Gainful'
Federal court finds that Education Dept. lacked adequate justification for one key measure in new regulations.
Sex and the Classroom
A Nevada community college student files a federal lawsuit over explicitly sexual class assignments and alleged harassment.