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State college in Maine draws scrutiny from accreditor over fast online degrees

Enrollment has skyrocketed at the University of Maine at Presque Isle, a small state school near the Canadian border, as word has spread that it offers fast, affordable degrees.

How Trump administration threats could affect medical school admissions

Advocates say diverse doctors are needed to treat underserved communities and worry Trump moves will hurt those most in need.

What this economist wants families to know about college costs

Phillip B. Levine, a professor of economics at Wellesley College, explains why costs vary, why merit aid is a distraction and more.

As more colleges surpass $100,000 price tag, here’s the true cost

Research shows that while the cost of attendance is going up, the actual amount students pay has stagnated or even ticked down a bit for most families.

Politics drove antisemitism probes against Ivy League schools, DOJ whistleblower says

The Trump administration task force charged with investigating antisemitism on Ivy League campuses pressured universities into punitive settlements despite turning up little to no evidence of systemic abuse, according to a whistleblower complaint

The college experience now includes laundry and maid service

Personal service providers to college students have exploded in the past decade. Laundry, dorm cleaning, moving and meal prep companies target elite schools, where wealthy families will fork over thousands to save their child a few extra hours each week.

7 ways college admissions season is changing this year

The process has been disrupted by the pandemic, shifting testing policies, the Supreme Court, federal investigations … the list goes on. But there is good news.

Retiring United Negro College Fund leader reflects on legacy, $4 billion raised

During Michael L. Lomax's tenure, historically Black institutions have experienced a surge in applications and philanthropic contributions.

An Ivy League professor suspected AI cheating, so he decided to fight back

Roberto Serrano was shocked when he saw the results of the midterm exam in his advanced mathematical economics class at Brown University last semester.

Judges strike down Trump’s restrictions on loan forgiveness for public servants

The Education Department wants to exclude employers that engage in DEI or activities that the Trump administration disapproves. The rule was set to take effect Wednesday.

More foreign students stay home, leaving holes in U.S. college budgets

Harrison Keller was starting his second year as president of the University of North Texas last fall when he was abruptly confronted with a big problem.

Federal court blocks a portion of Trump loan restrictions for grad students

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners, the PA Education Association and other groups said the loan limits would dangerously shrink their industries.

For less than $100, I clicked my way toward a college degree in days

You can’t get a diploma from these unaccredited online platforms, but many colleges’ generous transfer policies allow the credits to count toward a degree.

Colleges are accepting transfer credits from online platforms that aren’t schools

Unaccredited and unregulated online learning platforms offer unlimited transferrable college courses that can be completed in days for as little as $100 per month.

Colleges know public trust has plummeted, and leaders are seeking a fix

Amid intense pressure from the Trump administration and deepening public skepticism of higher education, a number of colleges have embarked on an unusually public bout of self-scrutiny in an effort to regain public trust.