Labor

Inside the UC Academic Workers’ Strike

Sonali Kohlatkar / IMI Nov 23, 2022 In addition to sending a message to the university that workers demand better than what is being offered, the strike is also alerting the entire university community to the long-standing plight of graduate students and postdoctoral workers. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

American Higher Education Is Even More Corrupt Than It Looks

Ava Kofman and Daniel Golden / ProPublica Sep 30, 2019 A new report from ProPublica and New York Magazine reveals how one billionaire parent completely gamed the college application process. Dig deeper ( 17 Min. Read )

Suburban Parents Giving Up Custody to Help Kids Get College Aid

Jodi S. Cohen, Melissa Sanchez / ProPublica Jul 30, 2019 In Illinois, students declare financial independence to qualify for tuition help and scholarships. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

The New York Times Is Oblivious to the Student Debt Crisis

Jim Naureckas / FAIR Jul 29, 2019 Why are Democratic candidates going on about student loan debt? According to the newspaper of record, the problem is practically solved! Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders Offers Plan to Wipe Out Student Debt Completely

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Jun 24, 2019 The Vermont senator plans to unveil a bold legislative package to make public colleges and universities tuition-free and wipe out student loan debt. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Rich Have Bought Their Way Into Elite Colleges for Decades

Daniel Golden / ProPublica Mar 13, 2019 "The Price of Admission" author Daniel Golden reflects on the pay-for-play scandal and how our higher education system has been rigged. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Fixing U.S. Higher Education System Is Largely About Cost

Valerie Vande Panne / AlterNet Feb 19, 2018 The price of a college education, even at public universities, is out of control, causing many Americans to question whether college degrees pay off. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Price of Higher Education

Julian Vigo / Truthdig Feb 10, 2018 A fundamentally capitalist approach today seeks to sell students an entry pass into the job market while depriving them of the critical skills a university degree has historically represented. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Student Debt Slavery: Time to Level the Playing Field

Ellen Brown / Truthdig Jan 4, 2018 To get fair credit terms, students need to know their rights and mobilize. They can demand better terms through state-owned banks. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

U.S. School Partners With Saudi Security College

By Samayia Taylor / CODEPINK Sep 30, 2017 Critics say the program, overseen by the University of New Haven, will shape the instruction of officers within the oppressive Middle Eastern regime. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Charlottesville, Neo-Nazis and the Challenge to Higher Education

Henry Giroux / Truthdig Sep 9, 2017 Educators have a particular responsibility to address the growing assault on democracy under President Trump. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Republicans Are Right: Going to College Hurts

By Jessicah Pierre / OtherWords Jul 23, 2017 Polls show most Republicans feel colleges have a negative impact on the country. They might be right—but not for reasons they think. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )