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Breaking With History

Should an HBCU founded by black Civil War veterans shutter its history department, against the recommendation of a faculty committee?

Amazon’s New Market? Student Loans

The online retail giant's promise to provide "discounted" student loans through a new partnership with Wells Fargo elicits concerns from consumer advocates about possible duping of students.

Feds Soften Distance Ed Rule

Education Department releases proposed rule on state approval of online programs, cutting a provision that would require states to review all out-of-state colleges.

Separating Education From Credentialing

Technology think tank says standardized testing by outside groups and alternative forms of credentialing could create helpful competitive pressure on higher education and the traditional college degree.