By Greg Toppo. Students at Arizona State University can watch pornography again, thanks to an inquisitive Arizona Republic reporter who noticed that they were being blocked from viewing adult content. More...
‘Neuromyth’ or Helpful Model?
By Greg Toppo. A nearly century-old idea about learning remains “ubiquitous” despite scant scientific evidence to back it up, many experts say. But others still see value in the concept. More...
Worries Grow About Outsourcing of College Degrees
By Andrew Kreighbaum. Proposal to lift cap on college programs offered through unaccredited entities stirs concerns about giving companies back door to federal student aid. More...
No Penalty for Western Governors
By Andrew Kreighbaum. Trump administration rejects findings from a 2017 inspector general audit that found the online giant WGU out of compliance and recommended that it pay back $713 million in federal aid. More...
Unlocking Aid Funds
By Andrew Kreighbaum. IRS technical issues have blocked applicants from completing income verification needed to receive federal student aid this month. But new guidance gives aid administrators new alternatives to approve those funds. More...
Shutdown Headaches for University Researchers
By Andrew Kreighbaum. Prolonged shutdown delays funding timeline for federal research grants and disrupts travel plans for many scientists. But the worst for research institutions could be ahead. More...
New Additions to Top Leadership at Education Department
By Andrew Kreighbaum. The Education Department announced more than 20 new hires Tuesday, including additions to the top leadership for higher ed programs. More...
Charter School Program Steps In to Fill Gaps in College Aid
By Ashley A. Smith. KIPP expands its microgrant program to help alumni short on funds graduate from college. More...
Federal Report Agrees Some Low-Income College Students Are Going Hungry
By Ashley A. Smith. New report says federal agencies should improve public awareness of food assistance programs to help combat hunger among college students. More...
For-Profit vs. Public Beauty Schools?
By Ashley A. Smith. For-profit cosmetology operators in Iowa used legal threats to prevent competition with lower-priced community colleges, according to The New York Times, but the case appears to be an outlier. More...