College Loans Are Least of Government's Problems

Wall Street Journal - Opinion Piece

The April 24 editorial "Bailout of the Year" ignores the free lunch opportunity of a federal intervention in the student-loan market.

Opposing view: Make rich colleges pay

USA Today- Opinion

Over a hundred colleges with big endowments are sitting on their money while families struggle. Those endowments enjoy billions in tax breaks that we all subsidize.

Our view on higher education: Leave endowments alone

USA Today- Opinion

Best to hold onto some money for the even rainier days to come, and best for Congress to look elsewhere if it wants to help.

Our opinion on study-abroad: Education or vacation?

USA Today Opinion Blog

Twenty years ago, when college students studied abroad they usually devoted their entire third year, immersing themselves in the language and culture. That's how it became known as "junior year abroad." Times have changed, and not for the better.

Opposing view: Expand overseas programs

USA Today Opinion Blog

Our nation's future security and economic well-being requires the next generation to know the world well. That's why America needs to increase dramatically the number and diversity of its students studying abroad and learning strategic languages.

Money, Mission Skew Rankings

Hartford Courant

UConn Scores Well, But Public Schools Have A Hard Time Staying With Private Universities

College ranks and college angst

The Plain Dealer

The parent who uses only U.S. News & World Report's rankings to pick a college is as shortsighted as the admissions officer who selects students based solely on test scores.

Use college rankings with a grain of salt

San Antonio Express-News

Statistics are easily manipulated and can be used to produce a pre- determined outcome. It is no wonder that many college presidents and educators are refusing to participate in the U.S. News & World Report's annual college ranking survey.

USA Today opposing view

"Don't Invade Student Privacy: College Transparency Is Needed, but Tracking Individuals Would Go Too Far," opinion piece, David Shi, NAICU Chairman and president of Furman University.(USA Today's view)

Op-ed submitted to the New York Times on behalf of five New Orleans-area private college presidents

"Rebuilding New Orleans: Don’t Overlook Higher Education’s Role"