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Attacked from Both Sides
Growing efforts to curtail free speech and academic freedom endanger the ability to cultivate the informed citizenry on which our democracy depends, write David Wippman and Glenn C. Altschuler.
Department Issues Notice in Favor of State Oversight of Servicers
Individual states are able to regulate federal student loan servicers in most circumstances without being preempted by the Higher Education...
Affordable Broadband for Low-Income Students
The bipartisan infrastructure bill extends a temporary program providing subsidies to Pell Grant recipients for high-speed internet service.
Ep. 50: A Better ‘Transcript’ for Learners and Employers
What skills, knowledge and abilities do students develop as they navigate through college? How do students themselves know, and how...
Where Will Students Apply?
Some are removing colleges that are in states with poor records on coronavirus -- regardless of the qualities of the college. Others aren't considering location as a factor.
Vaccinations, Unions and the Law
Colleges and universities increasingly want their students and employees to get the jab. Cases involving vaccines within the University of California and other institutions begin to define the legal terrain.
Loan Repayment Pause Continues
While the announcement was generally met with praise, it was accompanied by continued calls for the Biden administration to do more to address the student debt crisis.
Coursera vs. 2U/edX? Noodle Joins the Fray
John Katzman's online program company has become an alternative to online degree enablers. Now it wants to similarly challenge major providers of free and low-cost non-degree courses and credentials.