higher education

Debbie Ford has been chancellor at UW-Parkside in Kenosha for 14 years.

The arrangement is meant to house the School Sisters of Notre Dame, who are aging and declining in numbers. It also aims to provide the support single mothers need to be successful in college.

Carroll University’s associate degree in nursing pathway launched last year. Instead of bringing students to its Waukesha campus, Carroll located the program at the United Community Center, or UCC, in Walker’s Point.

The Biden Administration recently announced a plan to forgive student loan debt for millions of borrowers. Student debt in Wisconsin totals 24-billion-dollars, according to a 2017 report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. This announcement is a big deal for many Wisconsinites, but others are looking for more relief.

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten praised the faculty-led MATC FAST Fund. It’s an emergency financial aid program that provides grants for students at risk of dropping out due to small amounts of debt or unexpected bills.

A tuition assistance program for low- and moderate-income students who attend University of Wisconsin System schools has been approved by the UW Board of Regents.

In an effort to boost college enrollment and affordability, Milwaukee Public Schools is set to make FAFSA completion a graduation requirement.

The University of Wisconsin System's new president wants to continue a freeze on tuition for in-state undergraduates. Jay Rothman took over as president on Wednesday and held a short question-and-answer session with reporters on Thursday.

The University of Wisconsin System regents have selected UCLA's law school dean to lead UW-Madison. The regents announced Monday that they have picked Jennifer Mnookin to succeed outgoing Chancellor Rebecca Blank.

Fewer Wisconsin high school grads are going to college. One reason may be that college has become less affordable for Wisconsin students in need of financial aid.