Matthew Arrojas

Contributing Writer

Contributors/Matthew Arrojas

Education

BA Journalism, University of Florida

Matthew Arrojas is a news reporter at BestColleges covering higher education issues and policy. He previously worked as the hospitality and tourism news reporter at the South Florida Business Journal. He also covered higher education policy issues as a student at the University of Florida, where he graduated with a BA in journalism.

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Education Department Likely Underestimated Loan Forgiveness Cost: Auditor

The department originally estimated that 81% of eligible borrowers would take up the Biden administration's federal student loan forgiveness program.

January 30, 2023

Judge Temporarily Blocks $6B in Debt Forgiveness for 200K Defrauded Borrowers

Three institutions hope to block the settlement on the grounds that it will harm their reputation.

January 26, 2023

These Colleges Were Just Awarded Grants to Boost Student Success Rates

The federal dollars will help students meet basic needs and create more affordable textbook options.

January 26, 2023

These Higher Ed Policy Issues Will Define 2023

Two Supreme Court decisions involving affirmative action and student loan debt forgiveness are sure to capture headlines. Meanwhile, growing unrest in China could have ripple effects that'll impact higher education in the U.S. The fight over academic freedom is just starting to heat up and may come to a head in 2023. Higher education issues […]

January 26, 2023

University of Miami Tackles Florida Teacher Shortage With Fast-Tracked Credentials

The University of Miami teamed up with a local nonprofit to get soon-to-graduate seniors in the pipeline for public school work.

January 19, 2023

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