If you've been paying attention to the world of higher education, you're probably already well aware of the DREAM Act. It was first proposed by Senator Richard Durbin and Representative Howard Berman, and aims to grant illegal immigrant children the right to attend college and qualify for state scholarships...

Equality is one of the most important ideals in the United States, and most of our history has been spent struggling to earn it for everyone. The world of higher education is no different; disadvantaged, learning-disabled and minority groups have been under-represented in higher education institutions—both two- and four-year—for...

Transferring to a four-year university is an important part of the plans of many community college students. According to a New York Times blog article, four out of five community college students are looking to transfer to a four-year university. Historically, transferring from a community college was a laborious...

The financial crisis of 2007 and ensuing recession has spared few communities from its effects. The education sector was hit large, as the effects of investments in education are usually realized years down the road, while short-term spending receives the most political attention during...