University of Phoenix tries to grow some ivy
Amy Scott Jan 17, 2013
The for-profit, online university is offering a class taught by academia's A-list in a move to boost its ailing reputation
For-profit college dropouts take wage hit
Amy Scott Aug 29, 2012
A new study indicates that students who drop out of for-profit colleges fare worse in terms of pay than those who quit community colleges.
New rules on for-profit colleges overturned
Amy Scott Jul 2, 2012
Judge says requirement that graduates must be able to repay student loans is arbitrary
For-profit colleges face new rules
Amy Scott Jul 26, 2012
Under new rules, they must prove their former students can earn enough to cover their students loans.
For-profit educator expected to report lower profits
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Mar 26, 2012
Analysts are bearish on the for-profit educator as traditional universities step up competition.
For-profit schools try to talk a better game
Amy Scott Mar 12, 2012
They're looking into trading their business-y jargon for education speak in hopes of taking the "for-profit" perception out of for-profit colleges and universities.
For-profit schools add to record student-loan debt
Eliza Ronalds-Hannon Mar 7, 2012
University budget cuts are driving more students to for-profit colleges, but the debt load there is often higher and future prospects slimmer.
Government investigation finds widespread abuses at for-profit colleges
Amy Scott Sep 21, 2011
As Marketplace and other media outlets have reported on abusive recruiting tactics at for-profit colleges, the industry's response has been...
