Adjunct instructors can cause lower grades for students

A new study shows community college students with part-time professors get lower grades over time than if they were taught by full-time faculty.

By James Paterson • Sept. 11, 2018

College students are unrealistic about future salaries

Especially in STEM and business careers, they expect to earn more than they likely will and are unlikely to change majors even with more data on earnings.

By James Paterson • Sept. 10, 2018

Faculty members push back on one university's expansion plans

Long Island University professors said they would rather see more investment in current programs than the development of a new school that will admit 100 students.

By Halona Black • Sept. 10, 2018

UNC faculty: Silent Sam must be moved

In a letter, faculty members echoed comments made by the university's chancellor last week saying that the college might not return the controversial statue to its former location.

By James Paterson • Sept. 10, 2018

Report: Stress "strongly associated" with suicide on campus

While students don't seek treatment for mental health concerns often enough, those in minority groups are even less likely to do so.

By James Paterson • Sept. 10, 2018

US News' 2019 college rankings are here, but who's keeping score?

Rather than asking what colleges are best, the industry should be asking whether it's using the right measures to compare them.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 10, 2018

Wisconsin student files free speech lawsuit over distributing Bible verses

The student was barred from passing out Valentine's Day notes containing religious passages at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College's student union. 

By James Paterson • Sept. 7, 2018

Free college programs don't meet low-income students' needs, reports find

Two reports argue that the last-dollar model leaves non-tuition costs such as living expenses and textbooks unmet, creating a barrier to access.

By Halona Black • Sept. 7, 2018

Apprenticeships help nurses get bachelor’s degrees

The profession is advocating for more higher education for nurses, but four-year degrees can be costly and time-intensive on top of a rigorous career.

By James Paterson • Sept. 7, 2018

Ohio State to cut $1.9M in student tuition, fees

In addition to dropping 70% of course fees, the university will offer in-state tuition to out-of-state military, veterans and their immediate family.

By Halona Black • Sept. 6, 2018

National fraternity body calls for liquor ban at chapters

The North-American Interfraternity Conference says drinks with high alcohol content should be banned from chapter facilities and events, except when served by a licensed third-party vendor.

By James Paterson • Sept. 6, 2018

Catholic colleges remove clergy names, revoke honors amid sexual abuse scandal

Administrators' reaction to a recent grand jury report calls attention to the need for measured responses to campus crises.

By James Paterson • Sept. 6, 2018

Workforce development, entrepreneurship are growing priorities for public research universities

Such efforts are running on "philanthropy and success stories" but need other sources of support, Penn State President Eric Barron said.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 6, 2018

As Woz U turns 1, program matches newly minted tech talent to a hungry workforce

Technology education programs, whether forged with higher ed or established in-house, are helping people of all ages carve a spot in the digital economy.

By Alex Hickey • Sept. 5, 2018

Colleges respond to housing shortages by looking off campus

Amenity-rich living spaces can draw students, so cash-strapped colleges are partnering with private firms to build on- and off-campus options.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 5, 2018

$10M gift expands William & Mary online MBA program

The new School of Business Center for Online Learning will offer more options to students and expand MBA enrollment.

By James Paterson • Sept. 5, 2018

University of Cincinnati, Kroger partner on Innovation Lab

The partnership could help the grocer attract fresh talent while the university can benefit from research support and student recruitment.

By Hallie Busta , Krishna Thakker • Sept. 5, 2018

Colleges support DACA students with scholarships

The awards aim to make college possible for these students, who are ineligible for federal aid and often cannot receive state financial aid or in-state tuition.

By Halona Black • Sept. 5, 2018

UT Austin gets 5th most powerful supercomputer in world

Funded by a $60 million National Science Foundation grant, the supercomputer will allow researchers to study climate patterns, particle collision and more.

By James Paterson • Sept. 4, 2018

Stanford vows not to hype acceptance data

The university wants to shift prospective students' focus off admission rates and encourage them to find schools best-suited for their interests.

By James Paterson • Sept. 4, 2018

Quad Cities colleges partner to market the value of a degree

Seven institutions are undertaking an awareness campaign featuring successful graduates sharing their stories.

By Halona Black • Sept. 4, 2018

New York public colleges to offer access to free food

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the institutions must establish food pantries or other "stigma-free" food sources by the end of the fall semester.

By James Paterson • Sept. 4, 2018

DeVos delays action on for-profit accreditor ACICS for the second time

Reversal of the controversial group's deauthorization by the Obama administration is at the center of the education secretary's review.

By James Paterson • Aug. 31, 2018

Report highlights challenges for low-income working students

Educators and employers are not doing enough to help this group thrive, according to Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce.

By James Paterson • Aug. 31, 2018

Affirmative action lawsuit against Harvard must go to trial

Both sides of the dispute wanted it to be settled without a trial, but a U.S. District Court judge said one was necessary to review evidence.

By Hallie Busta , Halona Black • Updated Oct. 1, 2018