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The New DealThe U. of Idaho Moved Fast to Acquire the U. of Phoenix. Now What?
The $550-million purchase comes weeks after the University of Arkansas system also considered a deal with Phoenix but faced opposition from its board. -
Online-Program Managers
Advocacy Group Urges U. of California to Do Away With Boot Camps Run by OPMs
The Student Borrower Protection Center is calling on the system to end online boot camps, which have drawn criticism from some former graduates. -
'Difficult to Move Forward'
U. of Arkansas System Trustees Say ‘No’ to Partnership With Prospective U. of Phoenix Buyer
In a narrow decision, members opted not to support a potential agreement with the entity that’s looking to purchase the for-profit college. -
Online-Program Managers
‘I Blame the University’: When Coding Boot Camps Don’t Pay Off
2U’s coding camps have left some participants feeling misled by the colleges that sponsor them. -
The Review | Opinion
Higher Ed’s Grim, Soulless, Ed-Techified Future
Temple’s Jason Wingard championed “skillification.” He’s out, but his vision lives on. -
A 'Third Party' Takes Aim
2U Lawsuit Claims Looming Education Dept. Guidance Breaks the Law
The giant online-program manager is seeking to halt the rollout of new rules for such companies and their college partners. -
Mixed Opinions
The Ed Dept. Is Reconsidering College-Recruitment Practices. Here Are 7 Reactions We Heard.
Dozens weighed in on the pros and cons of current guidance during this week’s listening sessions. -
Teaching
As Colleges Focus on Quality in Online Learning, Advocates Ask: What About In-Person Courses?
At some institutions, growth in remote education is raising standards for both. -
New Federal Guidance
Education Dept. Shocks Ed-Tech Experts and Colleges With Expansion of Oversight
New guidance sweeps vendors that handle student recruitment, software, and other needs under the “third-party servicer” umbrella. -
Recovery
After a Tragedy, Michigan State Will Resume In-Person Classes. Some Students Say They Aren’t Ready.
The university paused instruction this week but said on Thursday that classes would restart in person on Monday. Some students said they’d prefer to have a remote option for now.
