States

A new statewide initiative automatically admits graduating seniors to college in Idaho.

A new program at a public university in New Jersey will have a cap on the number of state residents as institution looks overseas for students.

Grading states' support for higher education, an advocacy group for students makes the case that legislators and governors are responsible for rising public college tuitions.

Complete College America talks up peformance-based funding at its annual meeting, releasing a report that rates the 16 states that have tried it so far.

In Washington state, legislators propose a 20 percent surcharge on international student tuition. The universities worry that students will stop coming.

Reported dysfunction at a New Hampshire-approved college outside Turin raises questions about the role of states in overseeing institutions abroad.

UT-Austin president saw an outpouring of support after speculation that his governing board and state politicians wanted him gone.

U. of Pikeville will probably face political headwinds in push to become a public university in Kentucky.