By Rick Seltzer. The higher ed lobby has singled out specific provisions of Republicans’ proposed tax overhaul instead of taking on the idea that loopholes should be closed to pay for lower corporate taxes. Leaders say that’s the right strategy, even though polling shows the bill is widely unpopular. More...

By Rick Seltzer. Although university leaders speak frequently about college as a driver of social mobility, opining on the need to expand access to poor and underserved populations, inequality permeates American higher education. More...

By Rick Seltzer. After finding illegal discrimination against Maryland’s historically black colleges and their students, a judge orders a proposed fix. But it doesn’t include the controversial idea of transferring programs from traditionally white institutions. More...

By Rick Seltzer. Recent closures make it more likely a trend of private college consolidation has started. Institutions feeling particular pressure are small colleges, those in the Midwest and Roman Catholic institutions located away from Catholic population centers. More...

By Rick Seltzer. The Illinois Student Loan Bill of Rights, which was drafted by the state’s attorney general, is an attempt to prevent borrowers from being misled or ignored by the companies that service their loans. More...