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Phoenix Sale Delayed, Not Dead
Investors fret that the Education Department's lengthy scrutiny of the U of Phoenix's proposed sale means the deal might be nixed. Politics and optics might be reasons for the delay.
Punishing a Professor for Blackface
University of Oregon suspends faculty member while investigating her conduct at a Halloween party. Many of her colleagues demand she resign. Legally, can she be sanctioned?
Academic Minute: Campaign Songs
Today on the Academic Minute, Paul Christiansen, associate professor of music at Seton Hall University, delves into the way music...
Assailant, Motive Sought in Killing of Saudi Student
The University of Wisconsin Stout announced a $15,000 reward, funded by private donations and the university foundation, for information leading...
Judge Halts ITT Tech Lawsuits
A bankruptcy judge on Wednesday temporarily barred regulators from continuing lawsuits against the defunct ITT Educational Services, according to The...
Historic Fine for Penn State
Identifying a football culture that protected athletes and officials, the Education Department will fine Penn State U nearly $2.4 million for failing to notify students about assistant coach charged with sex abuse and for failing to disclose other campus crimes.
Harvard 'Scouting Report' Scandal Grows
Harvard University announced Thursday that it was calling off the remainder of this year's men's soccer season, and would decline...
Never Too Old for a Eureka Moment
Study suggests that scientific impact doesn't have to decrease with age and scientists have a unique kind of IQ that accurately predicts their career success.