The 2026 Best Online Programs rankings from U.S. News & World Report highlight online education as a key pathway for working adults, parents and military service members who need flexibility while earning a degree.
Lawmakers are pressing the Education Department to include nursing in programs eligible for higher federal loan caps. They warn the current proposal would make advanced nursing degrees harder to afford.
Fairleigh Dickinson University President Michael Avaltroni is building a statewide network that spans a learner's journey from K12 to higher ed to the workplace.
Pacific University and Willamette University, two of the oldest private institutions in Oregon, signaled plans to merge and become the University of the Northwest.
