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Veterans Grade GI Bill

New legislation motivates veterans to go to college, but they often encounter frustrating delays, inconsistent credit transfer policies and confusing financial information, report finds.

Congressional Chaos?

A coherent agenda on higher ed policy has yet to emerge for the new Congress.

Education Sees Drop in Average Gift From Wealthy Donors

The average size of gifts from wealthy individuals to education at all levels was $12,759 in 2009, down from $28,329...

Too Nice to Land a Job

Research finds that letters of recommendation for women seeking faculty jobs tend to include "communal" or "emotive" words that -- even if used positively -- turn off search committees.

Presidential Ambivalence on Tenure

A poll by The Atlantic of a select group of college presidents has found a roughly even split between those...

The Virtues of Contrition

Notre Dame’s president draws praise, despite risks, for his unusually forthright apology after the death of a student last month.

Rand Paul Is OK With Earmarks (for His State)

Tea Party candidates such as Rand Paul were emphatic in their campaigns about the evils of earmarks and the need...

Teaching Online Professors ... Online

Pearson plans to join small group of providers selling online courses aimed at instructors shifting to digital environment.