Academic Affairs

Biden team revives Office of Enforcement to protect students with federal aid

Four new divisions, including an investigations group, will perform oversight of colleges and universities to ensure compliance.

Jury finds 2 parents guilty of bribery, fraud in Varsity Blues scandal

Wilson, Abdelaziz convicted of using influence, money illegally to get their children into elite universities.

Do college degrees offer best financial outcomes for all students?

On average they do, but race, gender and fields of study might determine future wealth for some individuals.

How California’s $47B investment in higher education could help students

Governor Newsom approves several bills aimed at boosting affordability and transfer options at public institutions.

As COVID-19 cases fall, should colleges start to lift restrictions?

The co-chair of the ACHA's pandemic task force says it is best to exercise caution and strongly promoting vaccinations as winter approaches.

More than 500,000 public service workers with student loans to get relief

The U.S. Department of Education is improving the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and giving credit due to borrowers.

Michigan president will step down a year early in 2023

Embattled Mark Schlissel is slated to serve out the next two years as controversy swirls around his tenure.

Windfall at WashU! Endowment gains lead to $1 billion in financial aid to students

The St. Louis university's chancellor says 'admitting the best students from all socio-economic backgrounds is obviously the first step.'

Why president who plagiarized speech regrets post at University of South Carolina

In a recently letter to state newspaper, he backs what he said in emails earlier this year: the environment is 'hostile.'

Women faculty at Syracuse to get $3.7 million from settlement

The university said it has made efforts, and will continue to address gender pay equity, in the future.

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