Academics

The University of Rhode Island managed to boost its student completion rates and change its gen-ed curriculum while recovering from the budget slashing of the recession.

As colleges embrace 15 to Finish strategies to bolster completion, we must not create a situation where part-time students become even more likely to drop out, argues Karen Stout.

KIPP broadens definition of college counseling.

Researchers challenge conventional wisdom and past studies linking widely promoted educational experiences to timely college completion.

Gregory J. Vincent brought credibility as a civil rights expert, but his presidency at his alma mater is over after anonymous allegations.

DeVos's next round of deregulation strikes at the heart of higher education and could lead to more fraud, waste and abuse, argue Spiros Protopsaltis and Clare McCann.

Texas A&M University at San Antonio pushes students to earn 15 credits a semester -- a task that may not be easy when many have responsibilities at home.

An Arizona community college wants to tackle poverty by helping its students and faculty members celebrate being the first in their families to attend college.