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Colleges and universities across the country are scrambling to deal with President Trump’s temporary travel ban on citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries linked to concerns about terrorism.

For the third year in row, enrollment at Massachusetts public colleges and universities has declined. The trend follows demographic shifts and carries economic implications.

Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts, is once again flying  a U.S. flag in the center of campus. Early Friday morning, college officials reversed the removal of the flag at that one location that drew sharp criticism.

Flag burning is one of those hot button issues. While it angers most Americans, it is protected as free speech. WGBH's Jim Braude weighs in on what’s been going on at Hampshire College and President Elect Donald Trump’s reaction to it.

A report published on Wednesday from the Government Accountability Office shows that the amount of student loan debt the U.S. could have to forgive is more than $100 billion dollars — much higher than originally projected

A controversy surrounding a U.S. flag at Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts has thrust the small liberal arts school into a national debate about nationalism, free speech, and civil dialogue.

Amherst College is searching for a new mascot. The liberal arts college in Western Massachusetts is looking for a character to replace Lord Jeffrey. The English general, who in 1763 proposed giving smallpox-infected blankets to Native Americans, got the boot last year following a slew of complaints from students.

Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey is opposing a deal that would bring one of India's largest private college chains to the Boston area.

Last month ITT Tech closed its doors on nearly 40,000 students before they could graduate. Where are they now? 

For many Americans, community college is key to a better life. But getting to campuses not accessible by public transportation can present a challenge for low-income students who can’t afford a car or other means of transportation. One community college in Massachusetts has found an innovative way to ensure students can get to class.

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