How far would you go to uphold academic honesty?

Students at Bangkok's Kasetsart University take academic honesty into their own hands.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 19, 2013

Many professors plan never to retire

A survey finds 74% of professors over 49 plan to delay retirement past 65 or never retire.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 19, 2013

U. of Kansas fundraising dwarfs state's budget cuts

Since 2010, the school has raised 3,100% more than the state plans to cut over the next two years.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 16, 2013

Professors on Maryland campus getting bulletproof whiteboards

Saying campus violence is a "reality," school plans to spend $60,000.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 16, 2013

Dongguk University's lawsuit against Yale rejected by Appeals Court

The South Korean institution alleged the Ivy League damaged its reputation with a mistaken confirmation.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 15, 2013

NYU ends second home loans for top profs, announces Sexton's departure

Will the changes put an end to faculty unrest?

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 15, 2013

Department of Education changes PLUS loans

Black college presidents and lawmakers had pushed for changes to help families qualify for the aid.  

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 15, 2013

Dartmouth president rescinds dean's appointment after remarks on gays

Past remarks about homosexuality lead to a change of leadership for the school's ethics center.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 15, 2013

These are the Sierra Club's 10 greenest universities for 2013

The organization ranked 162 schools based on their quantifiable responses to an extensive questionnaire.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 14, 2013

Education undersecretary Martha Kanter resigns

Kanter oversaw numerous key areas of higher education policy.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 14, 2013

CUNY signs $21M Pepsi deal amid calls to ban Coke products

The 10-year deal gives the soda maker exclusive distribution rights on all 24 CUNY campuses.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 14, 2013

Government warns accreditor of community colleges

The Department of Education says there are 4 areas where the accreditor does not meet federal standards.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 14, 2013

La. House Speaker to higher ed leaders: Draw up a funding plan

Funding for education has fallen almost $700 million in the last five years.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 13, 2013

Boston University students can now choose gender neutral housing

The new housing option may be available as early as fall.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 13, 2013

Advocacy group applauds Obama's push to improve vets' college experience

The president unveiled the administration's step-by-step guide for supporting veterans on campus last weekend.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 13, 2013

Unemployed new grads skew jobless numbers

Summer sees unemployment rates for new graduates surge, but numbers decline with time, a study says.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 13, 2013

Louisiana colleges hit hard in budget cuts

Funding is being cut for the fifth year in a row.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 13, 2013

Are states to blame for rising tuition?

The price of a bachelor's degree at a public university rose 46% from 2000 to 2010.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 13, 2013

Ed. Dept. approves for-profit Capella's competency-based program

The new program will allow students to earn bachelor's and master's degrees through a self-paced, direct-assessment method.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 12, 2013

University of North Carolina nixes mixed-gender housing

The decision reverses a housing policy approved by the Chapel Hill campus that would have had some men and women sharing bathrooms.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 12, 2013

Calif. governor objects to UC Riverside chancellor salary

His pay represents a nearly 9% raise over his predecessor's salary.  

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 12, 2013

Student loan bill signed by Obama

Interest rates on federal student loans will now be tied to the financial markets.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 9, 2013

Social networks, Cal State and Coursera: The week's most read education news

Learn more about our new social network directory and more in our breakdown of the week's top education stories.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 9, 2013

Bill would streamline Cal State University transfers

The state's community colleges show uneven progress toward offering associate's degrees for transfer.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 9, 2013

NCAA won't be selling team merchandise

Spokesman says association didn't make money on sales, but acknowledged it looked bad. 

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 9, 2013