Civic Sputnik moment for education is upon us
These are challenging days for our democracy. Bitter partisanship, outrageous claims, and differing views of what constitutes truth have resulted in a deeply polarized citizenry. The sense of a nation united by shared beliefs seems shattered by division and rancor. The partisan divisiveness has hindered our ability to address and resolve complex public-policy issues facing our country. More...
Lawsuit against DeVos in delay of for-profit college rules
Attorneys general from Pennsylvania, 17 other states and the District of Columbia are suing U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and the U.S. Department of Education over a decision to forestall federal relief that was to take effect July 1 to protect college students from abusive loan practices. More...
Billion dollar lawsuit claims state broke higher ed promises
Two siblings who graduated from the University of Florida say the state short-changed them on their education. More...
Consultant to make recommendations on Pa. state-owned universities
A consultant conducting a strategic review of Pennsylvania's 14 state-owned universities as well as the system that oversees them will present its much-anticipated recommendations to the system's board on July 12, officials said Wednesday. More...
Adjuncts seek better pay, benefits through legislation
In higher education, they’re the equivalent of gig workers: Part-time professors who power many of the area’s colleges, cobbling together teaching assignments each semester at one or two universities at a time. More...
Kansas universities, students express preparedness for guns on campus
Starting Saturday, Kansas colleges will allow guns on campus. And students, though some are lukewarm about the idea, are ready. More...
Caregivers for vets get full college scholarships
Thousands of people across the country have set their own lives and careers aside to care for loved ones who have suffered injuries in America's long decades of war. More...
Legislature shifts higher education costs to students, parents — again
It’s going to be more expensive to go to a public college or university in Oklahoma next year. More...
Do you have the best 529 college savings plan? (Yes, you can choose.)
Parents may be able to accumulate more money to pay for college by investing in an out-of-state 529 plan. Yet many don’t even know it’s possible. Eighty percent of those who invest in a 529 choose the one in their home state, according to a study by the Investment Company Institute. More...
Hodges announces intent to seek TCS Education System affiliation
As part of its ongoing commitment to provide best-in-class academic programs to its students, Hodges University has announced its intention to formally affiliate with TCS Education System. More...
