The College Fix Micaiah Bilger December 18, 2025 Education Department leader promises big fixes, ‘so everybody, buckle up’ The Trump administration has bold plans to end the political “weaponization” of higher education accrediting groups, a senior Department of Education official said Tuesday. Education Under Secretary Nicholas Kent made the remarks during a meeting of the […]
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Fortune Sydney Lake December 19, 2025 Many parents and kids alike are wondering whether college has the same return on investment it once did. Going to college was once seen as a one-way ticket to a successful and lucrative career. Still, there are a growing number of six-figure jobs that don’t require a degree, while entry-level job opportunities for […]
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U.S. Department of Education December 18, 2025 The U.S. Department of Education (the Department) announced that more than 5 million 2026–27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) forms have been successfully submitted by students and families across the country, a nearly 150% increase in the number of applications submitted at the same time last […]
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Inside Higher Ed Kathryn Palmer December 18, 2025 To keep pace with advances in generative artificial intelligence technology, two big online learning companies are planning to merge in a deal valued at $2.5 billion. Coursera announced its plans to absorb Udemy in a news release Wednesday; both companies launched during the massive open online course provider boom […]
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