Inside Higher Education Johanna Alonso April 28, 2026 The predominantly online institution, which focuses on nontraditional students, will admit anyone who earned an associate degree for transfer through California Community Colleges. National University, a primarily online private institution based in California, has announced that it will establish its first statewide […]
The College Investor Robert Farrington April 29, 2026 The U.S. Department of Education quietly rolled out an automated identity-verification feature on the FAFSA portal Sunday, screening every applicant in real time as part of an expanding effort to block fraudulent aid claims and so-called “ghost students.” Students filling out the […]
Inside Higher Ed Jessica Blake April 24, 2026 By shifting oversight of the portfolio, the Trump administration aims to improve loan collection as well as prevent borrowers from entering default in the first place. To Education Under Secretary Nicholas Kent, transferring the management of America’s $1.7 trillion student loan portfolio […]
The Guardian Michael Sainato April 21, 2026 Billion-dollar tech platforms are aggressively pushing for deregulation of the “Uber for nursing” industry in an effort to expand gig work in the healthcare sector, according to a report published on Tuesday. The report from the AI Now Institute, Uber for Nursing Part II: […]
The Christian Science Monitor April 20, 2026 Yale University’s recommendations to rebuild public confidence reflect a broader recognition of the need for self-reflection and humility among elite institutions. For at least a decade, Americans have wrestled with growing questions and doubts about their institutions of higher education and the value […]
Inside Higher Ed Kathryn Palmer April 21, 2026 Public colleges now have until next year to ensure their web pages and mobile apps are accessible to people with disabilities in accordance with recent updates to the ADA. Disability advocates decried the delay as “unconscionable.” Citing heavy administrative burdens for institutions, […]
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Inside Higher Ed Sara Weissman April 16, 2026 The Contra Costa College Foundation surprised 181 students by agreeing to pay off their debts to the community college. Students received texts with a video message from college president Kimberly Rogers announcing the news on Monday, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. “Any debt you have to […]
Manufacturing Dive Jeffrey Kinney April 15, 2026 The money will be used to develop two artificial intelligence courses and expand apprenticeships, Manufacturing Institute President Carolyn Lee said. Dive Brief: Google will provide $10 million for workforce development initiatives centered around artificial intelligence, the Manufacturing Institute announced. The funding will be used to […]
Federal Student Aid April 15, 2026 On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law, resulting in changes to federal student aid programs. Some of these changes went into effect immediately, while others will go into effect in 2026 and beyond. This page provides information about […]