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Allegations of Discrimination at Wichita State
Wichita State University allegedly discriminated against a candidate for an assistant professorship in gender, sexuality and feminist studies earlier this...
Charter School Program Steps In to Fill Gaps in College Aid
KIPP expands its microgrant program to help alumni short on funds graduate from college.
Michigan State Group Asks Presidential Candidates to Go Public
A group of Michigan State University students, employees and alumni have struck out so far in their efforts to persuade...
Chicago State Settles Suit Over Critical Blog
Chicago State University has agreed to pay $650,000 to settle a lawsuit by two professors who charged the university was...
Better Feeling for a Better World
Some companies offer a side dish of positive social impact with each purchase. In today's Academic Minute, Trinity College's Craig...
Q&A Goes Horribly Wrong
Racist comments directed at a scholar at a disciplinary meeting floor classicists in the room. Some see it as a major setback for a historically exclusionary field that is trying hard to change.
Overhauling Rules for Higher Ed
The Education Department's proposals for upcoming negotiated rule-making process would narrow the responsibilities of accreditors and modify federal definitions for credit hour and distance education.
Popularity of Early Decision Continues to Grow
Colleges set records in applications and admissions figures, despite lingering concerns of many experts that the programs favor wealthier applicants. Admit rates are dropping.