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When Big Bucks Come for Sports
Use of major athletics donation to U. of Oregon from the co-founder of Nike has some questioning the university's priorities.
The Benefits of Dual Enrollment
Study finds that positive impact of taking college courses in high school extends to a variety of students, including those pursuing technical education.
Med School Applications and Enrollments Jump
Number of applicants rises by 8 percent and enrollees hit a record, as medical schools expand their classes in push to increase production of doctors.
Beyond the Blue Book
A new center at Penn State could redefine testing for students used to filling in bubbles (or blanks). For extra credit, it could also curb cheating.
More Money -- at What Cost?
A ballot initiative in California seeks to modify the funding formula for community colleges, but some question whether it would compound budget problems.
Assessing the Faculty Role in Sports Oversight
In wake of report on professors' aloofness from issues facing their colleges' athletics programs, panelists at a Knight Commission summit explore the reasons why.
Ending an Experiment
Education Department decision to kill off program aimed at reducing loan defaults troubles guarantors, lawmakers and even advocates for students.