How Obama's plan could disrupt higher ed

Big-name universities in particular may find they don't stack up as well against their more modest peers. 

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 23, 2013

Community colleges expand into bachelor's degrees

Workplace demands are driving the new programs.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 23, 2013

Obama details college affordability proposal in Buffalo

The plan would implement a college rating system potentially tied to student loan disbursement.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 22, 2013

Appeals court overturns part of Iowa State whistleblower verdict

A former employee couldn't prove his harassment was in retaliation to complaints

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 22, 2013

Are rising college costs exaggerated?

A New York Times reporter says the message that prices are soaring hides some important realities. 

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 22, 2013

House Republicans fight in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants

A pair of Ohio congressmen says program risks being a 'magic wand to suddenly grant citizenship.'

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 22, 2013

Bankruptcy should be option for student loans, think tank says

A proposal would set up a category of loans that would be eligible for discharge under some circumstances.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 22, 2013

Obama plan would tie financial aid to college rating system

The ratings system would take into account tuition, graduation rates, debt and earnings of graduates. 

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 22, 2013

Pa. representative unveils free tuition plan for state universities

The bill would require students to pay up to 4% of their annual income after they graduate.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 21, 2013

ACT scores: About 75% of high school graduates lack critical skills

For black high school students, the number is 95%.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 21, 2013

Obama to offer plans to make college more accessible

The president is keeping his plans quiet but plans to announce them on a bus tour this week.

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 21, 2013

Career Education Corp. reaches $10 million settlement with N.Y. State

The settlement ends an investigation into the company's misrepresentation of job placement data.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 20, 2013

More students than ever rely on financial aid

For the first time, a majority of undergrads receive some type of federal money. 

By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 20, 2013

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