Students

Group that pushed for concealed weapons on college campuses wants state to block rule that lets professors keep weapons out of their offices.

The message that colleges and universities send to such students that they are the outsiders is persistent and causes much psychological distress and self-doubt, argues Needham Yancey Gulley.

Northwestern plans to change to smart cards at four residential buildings. Many other institutions have already made the switch.

Many students, especially those who are the first in their families to attend college, need help from faculty members to think about what happens next, argues Paula M. Krebs.

A player's social media post about Donald Trump and a coach's advice to be "socially responsible" inspire a debate about athlete speech.

Many colleges have adopted affirmative consent policies in recent years to help combat sexual assault. But some research suggests that the policies are far removed from how students actually request and receive consent.

Federal appeals court finds enough evidence of possible antimale bias to revive a lawsuit. Ruling could inspire more litigation.

Nonelite law schools face an existential threat due to market-based disruptions, write Michele Pistone and Michael Horn, who describe innovations that can help.