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Next Generation President

Report examines demographics of those holding jobs that frequently lead to chief positions on campuses, and finds more women, but a largely white pool.

Degrees of Wealth and Generosity

Congressional rhetoric is linking endowment payout rates to access for low-income students. But the data suggest no such relationship.

Californians Reject Community College Measure

Proposal -- on which higher ed in the state was split -- would have set aside funds for 2-year institutions and cut tuition. Universities feared impact on their budgets.

Evolution of a Writing Program

Dartmouth announces changes in its approach to teaching writing and speech.

Higher Ed Act Gets Hairier

With House poised to take up bill, one lawmaker offers plan to require 5 percent payout by endowments, and leaders back default-rate change pushed by for-profit colleges.

Taking Conflict of Interest Seriously

Leaders of business and legal higher ed associations make the pitch to private college presidents that it's time to review -- and in some cases create -- policies.