Facing public scrutiny, colleges are trying to enroll more veterans
Harvard is making its pitch to vets across the country as part of an effort to broaden perspectives on campus.
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It’ll soon be a lottery to get into vocational and technical schools in Massachusetts
Unless the Legislature intervenes, new admissions rules for technical and vocational schools with waitlists will start in the fall. -
DOJ investigating Harvard over its admissions practices
The Trump administration is looking into whether Harvard is still factoring race into its student admissions. -
Harvard braces for deep cuts as Trump administration freezes more federal funds
The university faces potential layoffs, halted research and ongoing legal battle. -
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US colleges need international students. Trump’s policies may drive them away.
Visa crackdowns and political rhetoric are making foreign students feel increasingly unwelcome, which can have major implications for higher ed. -
Mass. Senate president Spilka interested in removing cellphones from classrooms
The Senate president wants Massachusetts to consider making schools cellphone-free in an effort to eliminate distractions in the classroom. -
Federal student loan borrowers in default must pay up or risk involuntary collection
107,000 Massachusetts federal student loan borrowers are in default and need to repay their loans or face serious consequences such as having their paycheck garnished. -
Trump administration says Harvard will receive no new grants until it meets White House demands
The administration previously froze $2.2 billion in federal grants to Harvard, and Trump is pushing to strip the school of its tax-exempt status. -
Trump again threatens to strip Harvard University of its tax-exempt status
Economists say the move would carry major consequences for Harvard. -
Worcester School Committee names next superintendent of city's school district
Brian Allen will replace current Superintendent Rachel Monárrez, who's stepping down in June.
