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UMUC Will Give Credit for 6 MOOCs
The University of Maryland University College -- an institution known for distance education -- has announced that it will award...
Controversy on White Student Union at Georgia State
The White Student Union, a new organization, is drawing complaints at Georgia State University. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that the...
Former Purdue President Nominated as NSF Director
President Obama on Wednesday nominated France Anne Córdova as director of the National Science Foundation. Córdova has previously served as...
Presidents Call for Action on 'Innovation Deficit'
The presidents of 165 universities issued a joint statement Wednesday calling on President Obama and Congress to deal with the...
Hillsdale President Criticized for Referring to Minorities as 'Dark Ones'
Larry Arnn, the president of Hillsdale College, at a legislative hearing in Michigan on Wednesday, referred to minority student as...
New Tool for Sexual Assault Prevention Education Is Released
A new federal law requires colleges to step up their efforts to prevent sexual assaults, including through the controversial practice...
Senate Panel Moves on Work Force Bill
The U.S. Senate's Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Wednesday approved a renewal of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA)...
Student Loan Interest Rate Bill, Passed by House, On Way to President
It wasn't pretty, and advocates for students aren't happy with it. But after almost two years of fits and false...