They call them "gatekeeper" courses. To graduate from a state university in Florida, every student must pass at least two mathematics classes. ...more

October 22, 2009

To win the White House, President Barack Obama grew adept at navigating obstacles. But few of those challenges tested his communication and political skills as much as this past week's outbreak of populism, in which he sought to contain, control and, finally, channel the searing outrage over bonuses paid by companies being kept afloat by the government. Along the way, he turned to anger. "I don't want to quell anger. I think people are right to be angry. I'm angry," Obama said. ...more

March 22, 2009

An independent report on American higher education flunks all but one state when it comes to affordability - an embarrassing verdict that is unlikely to improve as the economy contracts. ...more

December 3, 2008

Joe Perri had big college dreams. He wanted to pursue a degree in photography from an arts school. ...more

November 27, 2008

A number almost as scary as 401 - as in 401(k) - for parents with college-bound children these days is 529. ...more

November 16, 2008

Paying for higher education is an increasing challenge for parents as tuition and college costs keep rising. But a local veterans organization is doing its part to help. ...more

September 3, 2008

Better tools to help you find the best college values are coming, but you will have to supply the mental muscle to make them work. ...more

August 26, 2008

Free is good. That's my rallying cry for coming high school seniors starting the scramble for every dollar they can get their hands on between now and next spring to cover college tuition, textbooks, and room and board. ...more

July 20, 2008

The plaintiffs fighting for the Board of Governors' right to set public university tuition in Florida have no standing to sue the Legislature unless they can show otherwise, a Leon County judge ruled Thursday. ...more

January 4, 2008

The plaintiffs fighting for the Board of Governors' right to set public university tuition in Florida have no standing to sue the Legislature unless they can show otherwise, a Leon County judge ruled today. ...more

January 3, 2008