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Professor Bans Laptops, Sees Grades Rise
At an institution that prides itself on its use of technology, one professor goes in the opposite direction -- banning all electronic devices in his classes.
New Era for Women as Donors
As income grows for women, some are flexing purse strings in philanthropy. Dartmouth alumnae campaign to get $1 million gifts from 100 women.
New Approach to Apprenticeships
Federal task force releases "roadmap" for alternative federal system for apprenticeships, with calls for more industry involvement and criticism of higher education. But questions remain about how the new system would work.
When More Info Isn't Better for Students
New findings: college students actually perform worse with access to digital course-planning platforms that show how previous students performed.
This Film's a Party, No College Lessons
Life of the Party, the newest Melissa McCarthy movie, fails to capture any of the struggles of an adult learners, though it's full of sophomoric laughs.
Attacks on Education Around the Globe
Report finds that attacks on educational institutions and their students and employees appear to be on the rise.
Rapid Growth in Foreign-Student Work Program
Participation in program that lets international students with STEM degrees work in the U.S. for up to three years after graduation grows by 400 percent in eight years. With the rapid growth has come new scrutiny.
Appeals Court Sides with Cornell in Tenure Dispute
A New York State appellate court sided with Cornell University Thursday in a tenure dispute case, overturning a lower court’s...