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First Out of the Gate
Wesleyan University was the first elite college to end legacy admissions after the affirmative action ban. President Michael Roth explains why he made the jump and whether others will follow.
Women Assaulted by Larry Nassar Sue Michigan State Over Vote by Board
Women who were assaulted by former doctor Larry Nassar announced a new suit against Michigan State University on Thursday, over...
VCU Cuts 14 Faculty Jobs
Facing a $25 million budget gap, Virginia Commonwealth University is cutting 14 jobs in the Department of Focused Inquiry, according...
Accreditor Requests Closure of the King’s College
Faced with the possibility of closure since January, the King’s College’s chances of survival took another blow Thursday when its...
How Colleges Are Discouraging Vaping Among Students
E-cigarettes and vapes remain popular with college students, and institutions have found strategic ways to address the health risks and discourage use on campuses.
The Stock Market’s Impact on Tipping: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute: Cihan Uzmanoglu, Zurack Professor of Finance and Economics at Binghamton University, examines the relationship between...
Major Restriction Policies Work Against Diversity
A new report from Brookings warns that underrepresented minority students were less likely to earn degrees in high-earning majors, tied to institutional policies around change of major.
Senate Proposes $250 Pell Grant Increase
The Senate wants to give the Education Department more money; House Republicans would cut billions. Dueling budgets show the yawning gaps between the chambers.