By Madeline St. Amour. As part of a push to better equip higher education institutions with better data, the University of Texas system worked with the U.S. Census Bureau to gather student outcomes data that includes those who leave the state. More...

By Madeline St. Amour. Clinton, who ran against Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election, will be the first woman in Queen's University's 173-year history to hold the position, according to the BBC. The term lasts for five years. More...

By Madeline St. Amour. The U.S. Senate education committee announced a bipartisan amendment that would permanently fund HBCUs and simplify the FAFSA. Its chances in the House are uncertain, and advocates disagree on whether an HEA authorization will follow. More...

By Madeline St. Amour. The bipartisan deal announced Tuesday to amend legislation tied to funding historically black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions is moving quickly. It's already been passed in the U.S. Senate. More...

By Madeline St. Amour. The Higher Education Loan Payment and Enhanced Retirement, or HELPER, Act, would let people take up to $5,250 from a 401(k) or IRA plan to pay off student loans, as well as pay tuition and expenses for a spouse or dependent, according to a news release. More...

By Madeline St. Amour. After years of debate, Pennsylvania county may finally get a community college. But some obstacles stand in the way. More...

By Madeline St. Amour. The latest report from the National Student Clearinghouse finds completion rates still rising across all sectors in higher education, but with a slowing pace. More...

By Madeline St. Amour. The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation Tuesday afternoon that would permanently fund historically black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions, as well as simplify the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and eliminate paperwork for income-driven student loan repayment plans. More...

By Madeline St. Amour. Legislation implementing several reforms to developmental education in California has spurred positive changes, according to a new report. More...

By Madeline St. Amour. A new working paper from the Community College Research Center examined how exposure to higher percentages of dual-enrollment students influenced the performance of college students. More...