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College Board Unveils Test for 8th Graders
Organization says exam will help students prepare for higher ed. Others question whether American schools need more multiple choice assessments.
Surprising Impact of Student Loan Crunch
46% of private colleges report that some students have "stopped out" of school or shifted to part-time study because they could not get private loans to pay tuition.
Med School Enrollments Are Up, Applications Down
Latino figures show substantial gain, due in part to opening of new branches in parts of the country with large Hispanic populations.
Debating Ideas vs. Legitimizing Falsehoods
Northern Kentucky U. to hold mock trial for fictional high school teacher fired for teaching creationism -- with the audience as jury. Is the university bolstering discussion of tough issues or undercutting science?
Alternative Measure of Success
Many say U.S. graduation rate formula is hopelessly flawed. U. of Alaska at Anchorage creates its own method -- and invites others to follow.
Dollars and Sense
In the midst of an economic crisis, financial literacy programs at colleges around the country are expanding.
Using JuicyCampus as 'a Weapon Against Itself'
Typically, students curious to read the latest gossip and hearsay written by their classmates have only to stop by JuicyCampus...