SS Higher Education Trends
University of New Orleans turns to furloughs to plug $10M budget hole
Officials at the public institution blamed falling enrollment, rising costs and a culture of nonpayment among students for ongoing financial woes.
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Jan 21, 2025
Education Department discharges $4.5B in loans for former Ashford University students
The agency also is moving to bar the former founder and CEO of Zovio, which owned the online university, from leading any institution taking Title IV funds.
By SS
Jan 19, 2025
Webster University touts financial turnaround
A year and a half ago, the private Missouri institution’s sustainability was in doubt. But enrollment increases have led to steep improvements in its finances.
By SS
Jan 19, 2025
Florida bill would block undocumented students from selective public colleges
The proposal comes the day after Gov. Ron DeSantis called for a special legislative session focused on implementing tougher immigration policies.
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Jan 19, 2025