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Justice Dept. Investigates Bridgepoint Admissions Practices
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating Bridgepoint Education Inc. over the compensation of admissions staff members, the company announced...
Chasen to Leave Post as Blackboard CEO
Blackboard announced Monday that Michael Chasen will be stepping down as its CEO at the end of the year. He...
A Board Chair's E-Mail About the Football Team
This month the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges issued a report calling on trustees to meet their...
Academic Minute: Global Warming and Mass Extinctions
In today’s Academic Minute, David Bottjer of the University of Southern California reveals how past periods of global warming caused...
U. of Texas Plans to Join edX
The University of Texas is planning today to officially join edX, which offers massive open online courses or MOOCs. Because...
Why U. of Wyoming Removed Controversial Sculpture
The University of Wyoming said it removed a controversial sculpture from campus on schedule and because of water damage. But...
Rust College Prof Charged With Raping Student
Sylvester Oliver, who was until recently a professor and director of humanities at Rust College, is in jail facing charges...
Australia Issues Principles on Rights of Foreign Students
The Australian Human Rights Commission has issued principles to protect the rights of international students enrolled in Australia. The principles...