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Study: Deregulated Universities Don't Have Better Outcomes
A study released Wednesday by Policy Matters Ohio, a nonpartisan think tank, found that deregulating the governance structure of public...
Educause, Gates Unveil Grants for 'Breakthrough' Models
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Educause on Wednesday announced grants to a set of colleges and schools positioned...
Academic Minute: Obesity and Peer Groups
In today’s Academic Minute, David Shoham of Loyola University of Chicago reveals how an adolescent’s circle of friends can influence...
Employees Charged With Felony Theft at Northern Illinois
Nine current and former employees of Northern Illinois University have been charged with felony theft over accusations that they sold...
Higher Ed Mostly on Margins of Second Debate
Tuesday night's presidential debate started out with a question about higher education, as a college student asked President Obama and...
British Government Criticized for Focus on STEM Disciplines
The chair of Britain's Association of Business Schools has criticized that government's spending focus on science and technology disciplines over...
Connecticut Regents Disavow Purported Buyouts of 2-Year-College Chiefs
The chairman of the board that governs Connecticut's public four- and two-year colleges has rescinded a proposed buyout that officials...
Hobsons Buys Social Network for MBA Applicants
Hobsons on Tuesday announced its purchase of Beat the GMAT, a large social network of applicants to M.B.A. programs. Hobsons...