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Colleges and the New Congress (Updated)
Democrats expected to push hard for more aid for students -- but unlikely to ease up on higher education accountability.
Michigan Votes Down Affirmative Action
Three years after Supreme Court upheld consideration of race by flagship university, voters decide otherwise.
Beyond the First Year
Stanford Law's plan to revamp curriculum in years 2 and 3 includes more joint degree programs and chances for students to explore other graduate courses.
Spending Limits Rejected
States turn away from caps that have led to appropriations cuts for colleges; many bond plans win approval, with huge California measure ahead.
Crafting a Youth 'Voter Culture'
Early precinct tallies collected by two voter mobilization groups showed increased turnout among young voters from the last mid-term election...
Quick Takes: Stanford Starts Study of Academic Couples, NCATE Accredits Western Governors, Hawkins Will Retire From Educause, LA District Chancellor Will Quit, DARPA Restores Prize Money
Stanford University has started a survey of 30,000 faculty members at 12 research universities to examine how academics balance work...
Higher Ed's Election Day Showdowns
Three years after the University of Michigan won approval from the U.S. Supreme Court to use affirmative action (in some...
Florida Pushes Foreign Languages
Chancellor seeks greater focus on Chinese and Portuguese -- through online instruction -- to prepare students for global economy.