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Research Trumps Teaching at British Universities
New research has found that British universities favor research over teaching when evaluating candidates for promotion, The Times Higher reported...
Another One Bites the Dust
A once-promising global distance education program, having fallen far short of its initial goals, lowers its sights.
Slight Rebound for Endowments
Preliminary study suggests that after steep drop in last half of 2008, college investments edged upward in first half of 2009. Overall decline in rate of return -- 19 percent -- would be biggest in 35 years.
Defining 'Gainful Employment'
WASHINGTON -- A proposal by the U.S. Department of Education to assess the performance of vocational programs and most course...
Teachers as Students
Connecticut's Saint Joseph College is home to a rare program aimed at teaching educators about autism.
Upgraded in Down Economy
A handful of private colleges see bond ratings improve during the financial crisis, crediting conservative budgeting and building reserves.
Heckling Incident Raises Questions at Dartmouth
Dartmouth College leaders are issuing apologies and talking about making use of a "teachable moment" following ugly fan behavior directed...