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As online course agreement forms, some worry about state regulation

October 8, 2012October 4, 2012 by By Dennis Carter, Assistant Editor

Colleges that offer online courses across state lines, after fighting a federal rule they call unnecessary and outdated, now are concerned about states’ regulatory power in deciding how…

Candidates: Where I stand on higher education

October 1, 2012 by ECampus News Staff

When voters go to the polls on Nov. 6, they’ll choose from among presidential candidates who have very different views on the major issues affecting America, including education.

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Making college more accessible—and affordable—for all Americans

October 1, 2012September 28, 2012 by By Barack Obama

Earning a postsecondary degree or credential is no longer just a pathway to opportunity for a talented few; rather, it is a prerequisite for the growing jobs of…

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California law will aid injured student athletes

September 28, 2012 by ECampus News staff and wire reports

California will become the first state to mandate financial protections for student athletes who suffer career-ending injuries in some of the state's top college sports programs under a…

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House cracks down on for-profit recruiters targeting GI Bill benefits

September 18, 2012September 17, 2012 by By Dennis Carter, Assistant Editor

The U.S. House of Representatives responded to military veterans’ scathing criticism of for-profit colleges last week and passed legislation that will prevent schools that accept GI Bill benefits…

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Romney calls for smaller federal role in education

September 5, 2012 by By Michael Coulter

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has offered a program of education policy goals that calls for a smaller federal role in both K-12 and higher education, modifying but…

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Education is a public good, not a commodity

September 5, 2012 by By Christopher Malone

Education is the great equalizer, the bedrock of the American Dream. Despite the highest levels of income disparity since the Great Depression, at a time when the personal…

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Obama, GOP duel over rising college expenses

September 4, 2012September 4, 2012 by From staff and wire reports

President Barack Obama would make tax credits for college expenses permanent and expand Pell grants for students from lower-earning families. The Republican team of Mitt Romney and Paul…

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NJ governor signs university merger bill

August 23, 2012 by ECampus News staff and wire reports

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie signed a major higher education reorganization bill on Wednesday, a hard-won political and policy victory that eluded two prior governors and is designed…

As online course agreement forms, some worry about state regulation

Candidates: Where I stand on higher education

Making college more accessible—and affordable—for all Americans

California law will aid injured student athletes

House cracks down on for-profit recruiters targeting GI Bill benefits

Romney calls for smaller federal role in education

Education is a public good, not a commodity

Obama, GOP duel over rising college expenses

NJ governor signs university merger bill

Beyond the Degree: The Rise of Skills-Based Hiring and What It Means for Higher Ed

Bridging the Skills Gap: How Universities Can Align Curricula With Workforce Needs

HEA Policy Shifts Update: How Are Educational Stakeholders Responding?

Nation’s Premier Collegiate Honor Society Inducts Talethia Jean Nevaeh Gray-Nance Into Membership

How Does Higher Education Procurement Work?

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