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Don't Panic About GDPR, Colleges Are Told

Many U.S. higher education institutions are still grappling with how to comply with European Union data-privacy rules, but so far none have come under scrutiny.

Less Accessible, Less Affordable

Two new reports find public universities less affordable for low-income students and less accessible for members of minority groups.

Democratic Contenders Get Ambitious With Equity Proposals

Cory Booker wants to address inequality -- and college access -- with child savings accounts. Kamala Harris wants to give working and middle class a boost in income. These proposals from prospective 2020 Democratic contenders would mean more money for students to pay for college.

Activists, but Not for Political Parties

A new report shows college students are more interested in joining groups that are issue based rather than those only aligned to Democrats or Republicans.
Opinion

Thanks for the Memories

As the recent Senate confirmation hearings for the U.S. Supreme Court demonstrated, yearbooks are documents that can go beyond casual nostalgia, writes John R. Thelin.

For-Profits Stay on Campaign Sidelines

Sector's spending on political campaigns has fallen off sharply during the 2018 midterm campaign cycle.

New York City Sues For-Profit College

City's consumer affairs agency's unusual lawsuit accuses Berkeley College of improper recruiting and lending practices.

What the Doctor Ordered: Medical Schools

As midsize, nonelite private institutions look to the future, they're turning to an unlikely path: building new medical schools.