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An influential foundation says Massachusetts' community colleges need to do better on workforce development, and calls for more direct oversight by the state.
Refusing to Pay
A pledge for student loan borrowers to stop paying back their loans has emerged from the Occupy movement, causing concern in some quarters.
Students in Colombia End Boycott of Classes
Student leaders in Colombia have called off a month-long boycott of classes, the Associated Press reported. The students agreed to...
Signs of Hope in Job Market for New College Grads
Hiring of new college graduates is expected to increase by 4 percent, according to a national survey of employers by...
Syracuse Assistant Coach on Leave Over Sex-Abuse Charge
Syracuse University has placed an assistant men's basketball coach, Bernie Fine, on leave amid reports that the local police are...
GAO: More Data Needed on Distance Education
The U.S. Government Accountability Office on Thursday issued a report finding that the Education Department lacks sufficient data on distance...
Bright Is the New Black
In today’s Academic Minute, Columbia University's Stuart Gaffin discusses how the colors and materials used by urban planners can reduce...
Ending Aid for the 'Average'
LSU ends a major scholarship program for alumni children -- deciding it can no longer afford to favor a group based on birth instead of need or ability.