The article reviews recent higher education developments, including financial difficulties at Saint Augustine’s University and Southern Oregon University. It also covers program cuts at East Carolina University. Additionally, it discusses the U.S. Department of Education’s new student loan regulations.
Key Points
- Financial stress reported at Saint Augustine’s and Southern Oregon universities
- Program cuts announced at East Carolina University
- U.S. Department of Education introduces new student loan regulations
Implications for Educational Freedom
The new federal student loan regulations may exemplify government overreach in higher education financing, potentially limiting student and institutional freedoms. This could indirectly impact parental empowerment by affecting access to affordable higher education options.
Source: Week in Review: Financial stress at Saint Augustine’s, Southern Oregon University
