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The Next Purdue-Kaplan Deal?
Several large nonprofit universities have expressed interest in purchasing for-profit Ashford University, potentially following the controversial playbook of the 2017 takeover of Kaplan by Purdue.
Bold Move in Graduate Education
In a reform aimed at reducing Ph.D. program timelines and attrition, University of Chicago will guarantee full funding to humanities and social sciences students -- in exchange for program caps.
How a Massive Online University Markets Itself
Inside Higher Ed profiles Southern New Hampshire University's approach to getting its name out, as competition and scrutiny mount.
Nobel Prize in Chemistry
The 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded this morning to John B. Goodenough of the University of Texas at...
Study Shows Parents’ Concern for Mental Health
A new study shows that parents are increasingly concerned over their students’ mental health. The survey, conducted by the Mary...
Academic Minute: Moon Landings
Today on the Academic Minute, part of University of Richmond Week, Jack Singal, professor of physics, reflects on the 50th...
Big Gift and a New Name
T. Denny Sanford has given $350 million to National University, which will now bear his name.
Tufts to Keep Confucius Institute
Tufts University decided to keep its Confucius Institute agreement after a yearlong review. More than 20 U.S. universities have closed...