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NCAA Ends Scholarly Experiment
In last hurrah for scholarly forum at NCAA's annual convention, academics criticize what they say is an unsustainable funding model and a system that prioritizes athletics over education.
At NCAA, Shaq Talks Degrees, Business and Jambalaya
Shaquille O'Neal goes "one on one" with the association's president, Mark Emmert.
Playing Different Games
Colleges spent much more on athletics per athlete than on academics per student between 2005 and 2010, new report finds, with growth in the former outpacing the latter.
As California Goes?
State's governor looks to MOOCs for help in entry-level courses at public institutions. San Jose State takes the plunge while community colleges mull a different path.
Shootings Stun 2 Colleges
2 killed at community college in Kentucky. Financial aid director shot at Stevens Institute of Business & Arts. Plus a compilation of articles on gun violence and higher education.
A Recruiting Revolution?
At this week's NCAA convention, the college presidents who head Division I will consider two dozen proposals that would give programs (particularly wealthy ones) more flexibility when courting athletes.
A Free Semester
Union College in Kentucky typically loses half its freshman class before the second year begins, so its new president has made students a promise: If they stay, work hard, and get involved, they won't see a bill for their last semester before graduation.
Spoiled Children
The more financial support parents provide for college costs, the lower their children's grades, national study finds.