Government

Republican contender is sparring with universities, as he has in past with community colleges. But with defense of undocumented students and an open door, 2-year colleges say he works well with them.

In deficit-minded times, student aid has already proven to be a potential casualty. As interest rates go up but need-based aid stays level, expect more of the same, experts say.

Predictions of calamity in transition to government-based student lending have not come to pass. But U.S. faces another daunting task: helping colleges help borrowers avoid default.

Congress should regularly require states to maintain their spending on higher education, F. King Alexander argues.

An emerging student group called Youth for Western Civilization opposes "radical multiculturalism," provoking fury on some campuses where the message is viewed as intolerant.

In the midst of an economic crisis, financial literacy programs at colleges around the country are expanding.

Latino students need more information to get the most out of financial aid, study finds.

Some U. of California academic senators are poised to remove chairman, but their ability to do so is unclear.