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Purdue’s deal for Kaplan U trades a long-term business relationship for low up-front costs while raising worries -- especially among faculty groups -- about blurred lines between public and private higher ed.

Female candidates tend to do better as recruitment processes progress, a study finds.

The controversial conservative author has decided not to speak at Berkeley, saying it would not be safe.

Clawback provisions and residency requirements worry critics, but New York's governor is pushing the big picture.

SUNY and CUNY students from families with incomes up to $125,000 will not pay tuition. But some aid experts are alarmed by requirement that graduates stay in state for same number of years they receive the benefit.

Rider University, once seen as a savior for Westminster Choir College, looks to sell the institution after groups raised their voices against relocation.

In the wake of federal criticism of its accreditation standards, the American Bar Association sanctions another for-profit law school.

Connecticut system hopes for big savings by running 12 campuses centrally and combining back-office functions at colleges and universities.

Ratings agency dings small university for spending big after a new president took over. As focus shifts to a budget deficit, question becomes whether Drew can cut spending while growing enrollment.

Former president of university found guilty of child endangerment. Leader of outside investigation questions whether institution has learned lessons from the scandal.