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What Do “Gainful Employment” Regulations Accomplish?

Aug 18, 2023 · Andrew Gillen · Comments Off on What Do “Gainful Employment” Regulations Accomplish?

The Biden administration will soon implement a set of regulations that are commonly known as “Gainful Employment.” These regulations would restrict some college programs’ eligibility to participate in federal financial-aid … Continue reading “What Do “Gainful Employment” Regulations Accomplish?”


Are Microcredentials More Than the Next Higher-Ed Fad?

Apr 7, 2023 · Frederick M. Hess · Comments Off on Are Microcredentials More Than the Next Higher-Ed Fad?

How do you spot a hot trend in higher education? Hint: Headlines in industry outlets simultaneously insist that everyone wants it, no one is sure what it is, and nobody … Continue reading “Are Microcredentials More Than the Next Higher-Ed Fad?”


Could Law School Be the Worst Higher Education Investment?

Nov 11, 2020 · George Leef · Comments Off on Could Law School Be the Worst Higher Education Investment?

For decades, law school was a growth industry. Back in 1970, there were 146 law schools with an enrollment of 78,000 students; by 2013, there were 201 schools, enrolling 139,000 … Continue reading “Could Law School Be the Worst Higher Education Investment?”


Did You Know? The UNC Degrees That Don’t Pay Off

Apr 9, 2020 · Jenna A. Robinson · Comments Off on Did You Know? The UNC Degrees That Don’t Pay Off

Too many North Carolina students leave their universities with too much debt and a degree that won’t pay off. A new tool released in January by the Texas Public Policy … Continue reading “Did You Know? The UNC Degrees That Don’t Pay Off”

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