A proposed law requiring Illinois colleges to offer income-sharing agreements to students stalled in the state legislature. The bill would mandate that public universities provide income-sharing agreements (ISAs) as an…
Several graduates of the University of Southern California's (USC) online Master of Social Work program have filed a lawsuit against the institution, claiming that they were misled by false advertising and marketing tactics. The…
975,000 students enrolled in Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) last week, according to online education company Class Central. The massive number of enrollments shows the growing popularity of MOOCs and…
The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) has accused Emporia State University of violating academic freedom and tenure rights by laying off two tenured faculty members without adequate cause. Emporia…
Massive open online course provider Coursera is doubling down on degree programs despite recent declines in enrollment and revenue. Coursera's degree offerings, which launched in 2020, have not generated substantial…
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved a final order requiring Chegg, Inc. to tighten data security practices following a 2019 breach exposing the personal information of approximately 40 million customers.…
A survey from Pew Research Center found that 77% of American adults believe paying for college education would be difficult for themselves or their family. Tuition costs have skyrocketed over…
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights received more complaints alleging violations of Title IX than any other law in fiscal year 2022, according to data the office…
A survey of college chief financial officers found broad optimism about their institutions’ financial stability and position. The annual survey from the Finance Research Network and the NAICU Visions Group…
A new report finds that higher education can significantly improve young adults’ odds of securing a good job before age 30. The report, from the Center for American Progress, analyzed…
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