11+ mon, 2+ week ago  (705+ words) A new book explores how religion, once at the core of American higher education, made its way to the margins of campus life. A new book by professor emeritus and minister James W. Fraser delves into American higher education's religious roots....

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (93+ words) Starting July 1, federal student loan borrowers who enroll in autopay will pay a lower interest rate on their loans over the next two years, the Education Department announced Thursday. Currently, borrowers on autopay get a 0. 25-percentage-point reduction, but now ED…...

10+ mon, 6+ day ago  (1542+ words) Dozens of fake college websites, which appear to be connected, are pushing scams. Many of the sites appear to be built with or supplemented by generative AI. By" Josh Moody and Kathryn Palmer Dozens of fake college websites have popped…...

1+ year, 2+ week ago  (951+ words) It's not just about surviving the storm'it's about coming out stronger on the other side, Janet N. Spriggs and Paula Dibley write. By" Janet N. Spriggs and Paula Dibley Crises are an inevitable part of leadership, challenging the resilience of both leaders…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (425+ words) As basic needs insecurity persists, institutions are expanding their supports, from financial aid programs to dedicated housing initiatives. As basic needs insecurity continues to challenge college students nationwide, institutions are expanding efforts to connect them with resources that support their…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (20+ words) A House Democrat who serves on the education committee plans to launch an effort to impeach Education Secretary Linda Mc Mahon....

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (95+ words) The conference will still include a fireside chat with Education Under Secretary Nicholas Kent, plus three other ED-related sessions. Most years, the Department of Education and its Office of Federal Student Aid have a strong presence at the National Association…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (382+ words) Four questions for Andy Vaughn, president and CEO. This Featured Gig installment comes with two firsts. This is my first provost and chief academic innovation officer opportunity, this one at Alliant University. And this is the first time that the…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (235+ words) Mark Becker, board chair of the Commission for Public Higher Education, discusses research integrity, good-faith negotiating and why public institutions need their own accreditor. The Commission for Public Higher Education launched last summer with the backing of six state systems....

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (63+ words) We're prone to error, messy and need purpose'exactly what AI is not. Hope about AI can be hard to come by'especially in higher ed. It's helping students skate through a degree, it's taking away the cognitive friction that keeps our…...