Laura Spitalniak is an Associate Editor at Higher Ed Dive. She covers a range of topics within education, with a focus on higher education, legal affairs, and social issues, reflecting her commitment to exploring the intersection of academia and societal challenges. Laura's work has been featured in Yahoo Finance and RealClear Education.
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If passed by the New York Legislature, New York residents ages 25 to 55 could study for free if they enroll in certain high-demand programs.
The proposal comes the day after Gov. Ron DeSantis called for a special legislative session focused on implementing tougher immigration policies.
We’re rounding up recent stories, including a methodology mea culpa and billions of dollars in discharged loan debt.
In his final days in office, outgoing U.S. Under Secretary of Education James Kvaal touted the Biden administration's track record on student debt forgiveness and loan reform.
Applications grew at a faster pace in the 2024-25 cycle among students traditionally underrepresented in higher education, the company reported.
Friday's settlements, which are pending judicial approval, bring the total amount from 12 colleges to just under $319 million.
Leaders from the public college unveiled the results at the American Association of Colleges and Universities' conference in Washington, D.C.
Applicants from low-income and underrepresented backgrounds continued to outpace their peers during the 2024-25 cycle, the company found.
By: Laura Spitalniak
College presidents discussed strategies for constructive debate at the American Association of Colleges and Universities' annual conference.
By: Laura Spitalniak
The concerns could imperil a financial lifeline the historically Black institution needs to prove that it can meet its accreditor's requirements.
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