Students

Students rarely compare college graduation rates when deciding where to apply and enroll, but they should, argues Micere Keels.

Federal appeals court rules that Central Lakes College acted legally when it kicked a student out of a nursing program for comments deemed unprofessional and threatening.

Intercollegiate athletics programs, which are only justifiable on our campuses if they can offer significant learning experiences, should be assessed for their educational impact, argues Michael G. Bowen.

At meeting of the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics, sports leaders express concern about "out of control" spending among top conferences. So far, colleges don't appear to be trying to reverse course.

At Alabama, black students draw criticism from flag-carrying fans and ugly comments on social media. At Greenville, veterans take to the field (without permission).

Federal regulators indefinitely stay IRS enforcement ruling that subsidized health insurance plans for graduate students violated provisions of Affordable Care Act.

Now is the time to identify how to inspire young people to tackle the grand challenges of the 21st century, writes the White House's Tom Kalil.

Many professors say programs are being combined without enough attention to academic issues and the faculty role.