Tag Archives: higher education

Helping Serve Those Who Have Served

Posted on November 7, 2019 by WatchBlog

Approximately 200,000 servicemembers transition from military service to civilian life each year. Part of the government’s commitment to military members is helping them achieve their education and career goals. This investment in servicemembers continues after they leave the military and … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on November 7, 2019 by WatchBlog | Tagged Cindy Brown Barnes, Coast Guard, Department of Defense, Department of Labor, Department of Veterans Affairs, Education Workforce and Income Security, Employment and training, Employment and training programs, Employment assistance programs, higher education, Resume, Self-employed, veterans affairs, Veterans education, Veterans education benefits, Veterans employment, Veterans employment programs, Vocational education

And the Emmy Goes to…

Posted on September 19, 2019 by WatchBlog

What do primetime television shows have to do with the work we do? More than you might think! We’re gearing up for this Sunday’s Emmys by looking at how some of the nominated shows deal with issues we’ve reported about. … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on September 19, 2019 by WatchBlog | Tagged Andrew Von Ah, Dam safety, Department of Education, Education grants, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Food and Drug Administration, Forensic Audits and Investigative Service, Gretta Goodwin, higher education, Homeland Security and Justice, Nathan Anderson, Perimeter security, Physical Infrastructure, Secret Service, Seto Bagdoyan, Student financial aid, Tim Persons

Educational Opportunities and Discipline Issues in Public Schools on the 65th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education

Posted on May 16, 2019 by WatchBlog

On May 17, 1954, in its Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka decision, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held that state laws establishing “separate but equal” public schools for Blacks and Whites were unconstitutional. Sixty-five years later, race and … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on May 16, 2019 by WatchBlog | Tagged Brown v Board of Ed, college, college prep, Department of Education, discipline, education, EWIS, high school, higher education, Jacqueline Nowicki, K-12, minorities, poverty, public schools, race, school, school lunch, Supreme Court

Colleges and Universities Rely Heavily on Contingent Faculty

Posted on November 14, 2018 by WatchBlog

It’s American Education Week and we’re reflecting on the changing employment landscape in colleges and universities. Not so long ago, for many, a faculty career in higher education came with expectations of steady income and almost unparalleled job security. While … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on November 14, 2018 by WatchBlog | Tagged American Education Week, Cindy Brown Barnes, contingent faculty, EWIS, faculty, higher education

Federal Funding for Women in STEM

Posted on March 14, 2016 by WatchBlog

The federal government gives nearly $25 billion a year to universities to conduct cutting-edge research in science, technology, engineering, and math—commonly called STEM—fields. But studies show that women are still largely underrepresented in these fields. Given the underrepresentation, are the … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on March 14, 2016 by WatchBlog | Tagged DOD, DOE, EWIS, higher education, NASA, NIH, NSF, Pi Day, Title IX, women in science, women in tech, women's history month

Know before You Go: Weighing the Costs of College

Posted on March 24, 2015 by gao_watchblog

Ah, springtime—when high school seniors’ thoughts turn to checking their real and virtual mailboxes for news from colleges and universities. But the college selection journey doesn’t end with an offer of admission. Prospective students and their families must also consider … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on March 24, 2015 by gao_watchblog | Tagged college, college costs, education, EWIS, higher education, podcast, students, tuition, university

Podcast on State Funding for Higher Education and College Affordability

Posted on December 16, 2014 by GAOWatchBlog

As higher education costs rise, state support can help make public colleges more affordable. However, budget constraints and other factors have led to reduced state funding for higher education in recent years. Hear our podcast with Melissa Emrey-Arras, a director in … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on December 16, 2014 by GAOWatchBlog | Tagged affordability, college, education, funding, higher education, podcast, state, state universities, students, tuition, university

Considering College Costs Beyond Tuition

Posted on September 5, 2014 by gao_watchblog

If you’re heading to college this fall, you may be focused on the major costs—tuition and fees, possibly room and board. We have examined some of the other costs of college, such as textbooks and college debit cards, that can … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on September 5, 2014 by gao_watchblog | Tagged college, college de, cost, debit card, debt, EWIS, fees, FMCI, higher ed, higher education, information, ISBN, textbooks, transparency, university | 1 Comment

ASKGAOLive: Recruitment of Student Veterans

Posted on May 13, 2014 by gao_watchblog

Veterans face many challenges as they consider and enroll in colleges and universities. Join us for a live chat about GAO’s work on student veterans’ issues this Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at 2:00 pm ET. You can send us your … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on May 13, 2014 by gao_watchblog | Tagged college, Department of Veterans Affairs, EWIS, GI Bill, higher ed, higher education, Post-9/11 GI Bill, recruiting, university, VA, veterans, veterans affairs, veterans benefits

Is College Part of Your Life Plan? Make Sure it’s Part of Your Tax Plan, Too

Posted on March 18, 2014 by gao_watchblog

You probably already know that federal grants and loans can play an important role in making higher education more affordable. What you may not know is that the tax code also helps many people pay for college by encouraging savings, … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on March 18, 2014 by gao_watchblog | Tagged 529, American Opportunity Credit, college, college costs, college savings plan, deduction, Department of Education, education, higher education, interest, Internal Revenue Service, IRS, Lifetime Learning Credit, savings, savings plan, savings vehicle, student loan, tax credit, tax expenditure, USDOE | 1 Comment