Another group of colleges looks to consortia to ease financial woes
When the University of Bridgeport’s attempt to merge with Marlboro College fell apart last year, it wasn’t clear whether the institution would seek out another deal. Last week brought an answer. Three Connecticut colleges announced a plan to absorb...
Ed Dept drops $103M letter of credit for Ashford U spinoff
Dive Brief: The U.S. Department of Education has dropped a requirement that Ashford University post a letter of credit in order to continue receiving federal student aid after it separates from its owner, Zovio, according to an SEC filing Tuesday. The letter of credit...
U-Turn on schools’ reopening: ASUU, NAPPS, NAPST berate FG, decry policy inconsistency
Malam Adamu Adamu, the Minister of Education By Adesina Wahab Some stakeholders in the education sector have condemned the policy somersault by the Federal Government on when schools in the country will reopen and when final year students in Senior secondary schools...