Global

In unusual move, American university opens branch campus in Africa. Some question ties to government that has been criticized on human rights.

Amid tight academic job market in the U.S., Germany pushes Ph.D. students to get postdocs in America -- then to come home and promote change.

Faced with deep cuts to federal funding for foreign languages, some universities are dropping uncommon -- and strategically important -- languages.

Now in its fifth year, DukeEngage allows hundreds of students to spend a summer of service at home or abroad, at no cost to them.

Economist's op-ed calling for his home country to take steps against Islam leaves the university facing calls to dismiss him.

Despite ethical qualms, the State University of New York system plows ahead with international recruitment strategy.

The outposts being created around the world are vulnerable in many ways, writes Philip G. Altbach.