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As Democrats Strengthen Grip on Congress, Key GOP Lawmaker Ousted
Night of few changes in legislative balance of power on higher education issues fells Ric Keller, strong Republican advocate for Pell Grants.
So What About Those Student Voters?
With many on campuses flocking to the polls, some were frustrated by long lines and other voting obstacles.
Nebraska Bars Use of Race in Admissions
Critics of affirmative action hoped for bans in five states this year, and end up with at least one. Colorado outcome unclear.
Canada Tops U.S. in Faculty Salaries, Report Finds
Research center starts new project to compare academic salaries in 15 countries. For senior professors, Saudi Arabia leads by far.
Obama on Higher Ed
President-elect has called for reform of loan programs, a tuition tax credit in exchange for service, new investments in research, and a broader concept of affirmative action.
A (Slight) Name Change for Milton Friedman Institute
U. of Chicago hopes specifying a research focus will calm a controversy, and while some aren't fully on board, there are signs of lessening tension.
College Bans Nietzsche Quote on Prof's Door
"God is dead." That phrase, from Friedrich Nietzsche's The Gay Science, is among the philosopher's most well known -- and...