https://www.nytimes.com/topic/subject/colleges-and-universities Universities! en-us Copyright 2026 The New York Times Company Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:14:08 +0000 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:55:20 +0000 https://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.png https://www.nytimes.com/topic/subject/colleges-and-universities https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/05/your-money/college-student-loans-pslf.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/05/your-money/college-student-loans-pslf.html Jed Shafer once sounded the alarm about a shambolic federal loan forgiveness program. Eight years later, it’s his sons who need some money for college. Ron Lieber Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:03:17 +0000 Personal Finances Colleges and Universities Student Loans Education Department (US) Budgets and Budgeting https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/05/technology/kenya-college-essays-ai.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/05/technology/kenya-college-essays-ai.html Thousands of Kenyans made a living writing essays for overseas students. 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