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The ‘Pernicious’ Practice of Withholding Transcripts to Collect Debt
Federal scrutiny grows of a practice colleges use widely. Two experts discuss what policy makers and institutions can do to avoid impeding students from jobs or further education.
Support for Debt Forgiveness, But…
A new poll shows 82 percent of borrowers believe Biden should make college more affordable.
Should an HBCU Recruit White Students?
Differences in opinion about the current role and future prospects of Lincoln University in Missouri raise bigger questions about the HBCU’s historical identity and public image.
Bill to Allow Separation of Joint Consolidated Student Loans
A new bill would offer a path for federal student loan borrowers to separate their consolidated loans from a former...
An Optional LSAT?
The leading law school accreditor has proposed eliminating the standardized test requirement for admissions. Proponents argue it would increase diversity, but detractors fear a loss of accountability.
Piedmont President, Under Attack, to Retire
Piedmont University president James Mellichamp announced that he will retire as soon as his replacement is found, Now Habersham reported...
Appeals Court Reverses Affirmative Action Ruling
A federal appeals court on Monday reversed a lower court’s ruling that a new lawsuit could not be filed challenging...
Opinion
Doubling Down on Digital Rights
Colleges must take steps to protect the privacy of students and staff attending online meetings, Zachary Michael Jack writes.