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Do Veterans Graduate?

The U.S. Veterans Administration and the National Student Clearinghouse team up to track graduation rates.

Ph.D.s Without 'Coverage' (Horrors!)

At MLA meeting, faculty leaders push idea that doctoral education needs to be shorter and less specialized, but not everyone is ready to sign on.

Educator or Historian?

American Historical Association highlights lack of pedagogical preparation in Ph.D. programs.

Over Time, Less Remedial Coursework

Federal data show that proportion of students in developmental courses edged up between 2003-4 and 2007-8 -- but fell sharply from 1999-2000.

'Unlearning Liberty'

In his new book, Greg Lukianoff, president of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, chronicles what he sees as the rise of campus censorship and stifling of free speech.

Dining Disabilities

Justice Department settlement with Lesley U. suggests that colleges may need to add specialized mealtime services for students with food allergies.

English Down, Languages Up

Data released ahead of MLA convention set tone for hiring in the humanities this season.

Placement Tests Still Rule

Research backs reformers' criticism of remedial placement exams, but colleges rely heavily on them, a new study finds.