HIGHER EDUCATION REFORM

Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Indiana's colleges slim down: 200 degree programs face cuts under new rules

Indiana is shaking up its college degrees. Nearly 20% of public college programs will disappear or merge soon after state leaders set new rules. Why? Many degrees had almost no students and were costing money for almost no return. The state reviewed over 1, 000 programs and decided 210 must go, anot

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Jan 12 2026EDUCATION

Fixing College: Time for Real Change

Higher education in America is in trouble. It's time for real change. Students are drowning in debt. Many graduates struggle to find jobs. The system isn't working. It's time to ask hard questions. Lawmakers are finally paying attention. They want to reform student loans and accreditation. This cou

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Nov 27 2024EDUCATION

Why Cutting PhD Programs Might Not Be the Best Idea

PHD programs at Boston University are getting the axe. That's right, the school is chopping some doctoral programs in the humanities. This has people talking, and not just about the job market. The question on everyone's mind is: what kind of society are we building if we don't value critical thinki

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Trump’s Chance to Revamp Education and Tackle Debt

The incoming Trump administration has a big job ahead in fixing higher education. For years, colleges have raked in tax dollars while pushing their own political views and racking up student debt. They've also become too cozy with foreign financiers, including governments that aren't friendly to the

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