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Harvard Says No
University president says she doesn't believe selling holdings in fossil fuel companies is "warranted or wise," and suggests doing so would be inconsistent with how students and professors use energy.
Foundation and Donor Sue Over Failed Deal
The University of Arizona's foundation had a stake in an offshore tax shelter and is now joining with a major donor to sue his financial advisers.
Locked Out of the Library
Research nationwide was interrupted Wednesday as the federal government shutdown continued for a second day.
Duncan Apologizes on PLUS Loans
Education secretary tells black college leaders he's sorry for how his agency tightened underwriting standards for federal parent loans, which resulted in wave of loan denials.
Shutdown Looms
Higher education likely to feel only mild effects from possible government shutdown next week, but advocates for colleges are bracing for larger funding battles.
New Programs: Leadership, Physician Assistants, Transportation, Medicine
Babson College is starting a master's program in entrepreneurial leadership. Boston University is starting a physician assistant master of science...
Duncan Chides 1 Dupont
Calling lobbyists' reaction to Obama's rating system proposal "premature and more than a little silly," Duncan says Education Department will develop metrics by which colleges will be judged.
Cost Tipping Point?
Perhaps college costs are not too high, panelist tells crowd at conference of admissions counselors.