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A Rankings Mess, Getting Worse

Were four years of top ratings from U.S. News based on incorrect data?

Too Good to Be True

A late Southern Illinois professor's findings on a potential vaccine for herpes looked promising, until it was revealed he'd proceeded with a risky human trial with no oversight.

Rural Recruiting Problems

A recent accreditation policy has many colleges -- particularly in rural areas -- struggling to find qualified instructors to teach popular dual-credit courses for high school students.

Law Schools Under the Microscope

The ABA has publicly posted reports on the accreditation status of more than 5 percent of the law schools it approves in the last 18 months, providing a window into the continued aftereffects of the law school bubble.

Transfer Under One Roof

While policy makers push vocational education as an alternative to the bachelor’s degree, Utah Valley University does both as a dual-role community college and university that enrolls 37,000 students.

Profanity, Not Pedagogy

Court rejects terminated professor's First Amendment suit against LSU, saying there's no meaningful connection between her vulgar language and training teachers.

The Myth of Black Students ‘Stealing’ Spots

Rejected white applicants to medical school aren’t losing out because of affirmative action, new analysis contends.

Caution on Expanding Community College 4-Year Degrees

Despite enthusiasm for four-year degrees offered by California community colleges, a state report calls for more time before expanding the programs.