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Are Master’s Degree Programs Ripping Off Students? Maybe Not.
New research says the return on investment of master’s degree programs isn’t as bad as critics claim.
Updated February 12, 2025
University of California Sued Over Alleged Use of Racial Preferences in Admissions
A federal lawsuit filed by Students Against Racial Discrimination accuses the UC system of engaging in race-based college admissions, favoring Black and Hispanic applicants over those who are white and Asian.
Updated February 11, 2025
Report Shows Legacy Admissions on the Decline
Data shows the practice of considering legacy status in admissions is on a steep decline.
by Elin Johnson
Updated February 7, 2025
Trump Wants to Close the Education Department. Here’s What That Might Mean for Students’ Financial Aid.
Congressionally appropriated financial aid college students depend on such as Pell Grants and federal work-study programs wouldn’t go away. But there could be disruptions.
by Elin Johnson
Updated February 7, 2025
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California State University Partnership Brings ChatGPT to Campus
The first-of-its-kind initiative will provide AI tools and training to half-a-million students, faculty, and staff.
Graduates From This Bachelor of Business Administration Program Landed Six-Figure Salaries
For the second year in a row, BBA graduates from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business landed median starting salaries over $100,000.
Fix to Georgia College Completion Grant Would Make Thousands More Students Eligible
The amendment would correct an oversight that put the $2,500 grant out of reach for most students in two-year programs.
Upcoming FCC Supreme Court Case Could Impact Internet Access for Rural Students
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case on subsidies for rural Americans’ broadband access, potentially stretching the digital divide.
Report: Online College Programs Rarely Cheaper Than In-Person Learning
Only 24% of institutions reported lower prices for online college programs compared to face-to-face programs.
Will Biden’s Guidance on OPM Partnerships Hold Up Under Trump? Here’s What Students Need to Know.
In its waning days, the Biden administration issued one last salvo against online program managers, but will it have teeth now that Trump is in office?
Trump Threatens to Deport International Students Who Protested Israel-Hamas War
An executive order signed by President Donald Trump addresses “the explosion of antisemitism” on college campuses and could allow foreign student protesters to be deported.
Republican Proposal Would Impose 21% Tax on University Endowments
The Endowment Tax Fairness Act seeks to levy a 21% tax on the endowments of wealthy universities, such as those in the Ivy League.
Does College Selectivity Predict Earnings? Sort Of.
A new study shows that earnings advantages accrue with greater selectivity, becoming even more pronounced depending on the field of study.
Another Major Business School Announces Its First Woman Dean
The Stanford University Graduate School of Business announced Sarah Soule as its new dean, joining a growing number of top business schools with women as deans.
Federal Grant Freeze Won’t Impact College Student Financial Aid
During President Donald Trump’s federal funding pause, Title IV funds, including Pell Grants and federal student loans, will still find their way to college students.
First Amendment Concerns Arise From West Virginia Executive Order Targeting DEI
Advocacy groups argue that the order is unconstitutional and overbroad, impacting higher education classrooms and restricting educators’ freedom of speech.