By Andrew Kreighbaum. A report released Tuesday by the Science Coalition identifies 102 companies whose creation was fueled by competitive federal research grants from agencies like the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy. More...
Opposition Grows to Proposal on GI Bill
By Andrew Kreighbaum. The House Veterans Affairs Committee this week postponed a planned hearing on potential updates to the GI Bill amid growing opposition to a proposal that would require new service members to pay into the GI Bill for future benefits. More...
The (Temporary?) U.S. Education Team
By Andrew Kreighbaum. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced the hiring of nine senior staff members Wednesday, including an acting under secretary with significant experience working on student aid and postsecondary issues. More...
U.S. Alters Rules for Picking Student Loan Servicers
By Andrew Kreighbaum. New federal memorandum rescinds previous guidance governing selection of loan servicers, removing some consumer protections. More...
Scientists to March on Washington
By Andrew Kreighbaum. Cautioning that the event is not an anti-Trump protest, supporters of the March for Science plan to take a more vocal role in advocating for support of research and inquiry. More...
Key Player for Trump Administration's OCR
By Andrew Kreighbaum. Candice Jackson, an attorney who supported the women who accused former President Bill Clinton of sexual assault -- and attacked the accusers of President Trump -- says she is leaving her private practice to serve in the Department of Education. More...
OER, on the Ground
By Scott Jaschik. How one community college district is winning faculty converts -- with training, an active role by librarians and financial incentives -- to a new approach to course materials. More...
Harvard Sees Gains in Faculty Diversity
By Scott Jaschik. Harvard University released data Monday illustrating gains in the diversity of its faculty over the last decade. More...
Image of Trump Spurs Debate at Stanford
By Scott Jaschik. Professor says university wouldn’t let her print image of Donald Trump -- from recording where he talked about assaulting women -- for an academic conference on Title IX. Amid growing attention to dispute, university relents. More...
Brown Waives Fee for Low-Income Applicants
By Scott Jaschik. Brown University announced Friday that it is waiving its application fee (currently $75) for applicants who participate in various federal programs for low-income students. More...