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Illinois Online Program Disappoints, but Still Awards Bonuses
The Global Campus of the University of Illinois, an online program that has been controversial with faculty members, has had...
Impact of Rankings in Global Higher Ed
It's not just U.S. News. Rankings of various types are having an impact on higher education all over the world...
Tough Love for the Humanities
WASHINGTON -- While he described himself as “stunned” to be chosen as this year’s Jefferson Lecturer, Leon Kass was hardly...
Transfer, Texas Style
Educators in Lone Star State trade ideas on how to get more community college students into four-year programs.
The Future of Student Loans
House hearing elicits widespread agreement that big changes are coming, and that a single federal loan program would make sense. But left unanswered: Is administration's plan clearly the best option?
Credit Limit
Congress passes legislation that will help shield students from credit card companies' aggressive tactics, but not everyone is cheering.
Arne Duncan, Free Marketeer
Questioned on college prices by House members, education secretary suggests that students and parents will increasingly abandon high-tuition institutions for less-costly alternatives.
The Evolving Google Library
New deal with U. of Michigan offers more details on how the company plans to market the millions of digital copies of books it is creating. Will the skeptics be won over?