A professor’s contract not renewed after she criticized changes in campus mental health services

She and others criticized Florida Polytechnic University over reducing on-campus mental health services at the time of a student suicide.

By James Paterson • Sept. 17, 2018

Free speech is not a critical issue in the Nebraska system, report finds

A University of Nebraska poll of students and staff found they feel as though they can express themselves but worry not all views are being heard.

By James Paterson • Sept. 17, 2018

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Artificial Intelligence

As AI continues its forward march in education and the workplace, colleges are grapplling with how best to incorporate the emerging technology into admissions, coursework and elsewhere.

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Fundraising to support deep tuition discount at St. John's College

A $300 million fundraising campaign aims to balance a $17,000 cut in the posted per-student tuition annual price, but many students already pay far less.

By James Paterson • Sept. 14, 2018

Ed Department reopens case alleging discrimination against Jewish Rutgers students

The 2011 case will be reviewed as discrimination against an ethnic group, which could cause Zionism opponents to face stricter civil rights enforcement.

By James Paterson • Sept. 14, 2018

Obama borrower defense rules could get new life

A federal judge today will consider the implementation of delayed Obama-era student loan borrower defense to repayment regulations.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 14, 2018

Another college protests Nike ad by removing its goods from campus store

Truett McConnell University, a Christian liberal arts college in Georgia, said it will reconsider its decision if Nike apologizes to troops and law enforcement.

By James Paterson • Sept. 13, 2018

500th lawsuit filed against Michigan State over Larry Nassar sexual abuse claims

One of the lawsuits alleges the university knew about the disgraced sports doctor's behavior five years earlier than previously thought.

By James Paterson • Sept. 13, 2018

Critics say looser sexual misconduct rules won’t save colleges money

The federal policy shift designed to reduce the number of cases — and the amount colleges spend on investigating them — may not accomplish its objectives, experts say.

By James Paterson • Sept. 13, 2018

For-profit college chain sanctioned by accreditor

The Utah-based ​Center for Excellence in Higher Education previously tried to have its status changed to nonprofit.

By James Paterson • Sept. 12, 2018

One-third of community college students in remedial courses don’t need them

A new report suggests looking beyond test scores to GPA and non-cognitive assessments to reduce the number of students required to take such classes.

By James Paterson • Sept. 12, 2018

The future of American higher education abroad faces a test in Hungary

Central European University, which is chartered in the U.S., may be forced to leave the country, raising questions about the limits of academic freedom and the role of global education.

By Shalina Chatlani • Sept. 12, 2018

Most for-profit borrowers get only partial loan relief under Trump

The administration says the earnings-based tiered forgiveness policy speeds up the approvals process and spares taxpayers potential "massive costs."

By James Paterson • Sept. 11, 2018

Appeals court ruling gives option for cross-examination in sexual misconduct cases

The federal appeals court's decision applies to public colleges in Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee and Kentucky when investigators face competing narratives.

By Hallie Busta • 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

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

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

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

Detroit initiative seeks to aid local teacher recruitment, retention practices

New perks include car and mortgage financing discounts from local lenders.

By Amelia Harper • Sept. 5, 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

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

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