Global

The continuing growth of pathway programs for international students reflects trends toward for-profit/nonprofit partnerships and raises questions about readiness and rigor.

As English grows as language of instruction worldwide, many key issues remain unresolved, report says.

A faculty petition at the University of Chicago calls for the institution to terminate its contract for a Chinese-government funded center of research and language teaching.

Princess asks whether the university is too focused on attracting international students.

Report says letting government funds flow to for-profit higher education providers will strengthen production of sub-baccalaurate credentials.

Noted Irish institution -- considered to have a strong reputation -- faces opposition over a rebranding idea.

Experts in area and language studies discuss how to meet rising student demand when federal budget cuts, vanishing tenure-track positions, and lack of commitment to specialized librarians are hurting their fields.

Under new government, universities try to leave Soviet-era policies behind.