Parent PLUS is not typically the loan program making headlines when student loans are in the news. But over the past several years, it has become a central part of … Continue reading “Parents, Student Loans, and Government: An Unhealthy Mix”
The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University has been bailed out by the state to stay afloat, but it’s hard to say how, exactly, North Carolina has benefited … Continue reading “Why Does North Carolina Keep Bailing Out ECU’s Medical School?”
It’s been a remarkable year for higher education. We ranked the most important events of 2018 in last week’s article. But now it’s time to look ahead. Here is what … Continue reading “What We Would Like to See in the New Year”
This year has been a turbulent one for higher education. From #MeToo to academic hoaxes, colleges and universities across the country have had to grapple with new problems that continue … Continue reading “The 10 Most Important Higher Education Events of 2018”
College is expensive. Even in today’s deeply divided political climate, all Americans seem to agree on that. But while most, if not all, Americans agree that student loan debt is … Continue reading “Income Share Agreements Offer a Promising Alternative to Federal Loans”
Colleges tend to expand beyond their original missions by hiring more administrators and creating new programs. But they can also expand physically by exercising power usually reserved for state and … Continue reading “Public Universities Exploit Eminent Domain Powers with Little Oversight”
While money is not the root of all evil, it is undeniably responsible for the transformation of the University of Oregon (UO). It changed from a typical state flagship where … Continue reading “How Nike Transformed the University of Oregon”
Back in the summer, it seemed that the Republican/conservative vision for higher education reform was building momentum. A House GOP bill called the PROSPER Act was on the verge of … Continue reading “The Democrats Retake the House; Now What for Higher Ed?”
State governments treat public university land as non-taxable because the mission of these institutions is nonprofit education. But when state legislatures aren’t careful, university administrators can take advantage of their … Continue reading “When a University Helps a Business Avoid Property Taxes”
A strong executive with a proven track record, though lacking a typical background in academia, is selected as president of a large public research university in America’s heartland. Quickly identifying … Continue reading “In Oklahoma, a ‘Transformative Leader’ Brings New Vision to University”