Obama has sketched an ambitious higher education agenda for his second term, but it's unclear who at the Education Department will be in charge of implementing it.
Election 2012
Election 2012
Nov 07, 2012
In many ways, President Obama's re-election represents a continuation. But he has already hinted at some of his higher education plans for his second term.
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November 7, 2012
In many ways, President Obama's re-election represents a continuation. But he has already hinted at some of his higher education plans for his second term.
November 7, 2012
In the next session, Republican-controlled House and Senate led by Democrats will face a range of crises, including several with ramifications for higher education.
October 2, 2012
Education Department leaders huddle with hotshots of higher education "disruption" and college leaders to talk about encouraging innovation.
September 24, 2012
With the election approaching, colleges in states with strict voter ID laws are doing what they can to get students the information they need.
September 7, 2012
Federal spending on the biggest student grant program surprisingly declines by $2.2 billion, even as numbers of recipients increased. But a sword still hangs over the program.
September 4, 2012
Gathering in Charlotte attracts representatives from across academe, including two of tonight's speakers.
September 4, 2012
The Democrats' positions on higher education center on what the administration has done.
August 29, 2012
Two political scientists are publishing a study of the presidential election -- as it's happening. Scott McLemee looks at the work-in-progress.
August 29, 2012
GOP's party platform calls out colleges for political and scientific bias, as well as out of control tuition hikes. It also takes a hard line on immigration and affirmative action.