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Phoenix Will Eliminate Jobs of 700, Most in Admissions
The University of Phoenix is eliminating 700 jobs through layoffs, primarily in admissions departments, the university's parent company, the Apollo...
Report: Boards Dominated by Men From Business
College boards at public and private institutions are still dominated by men, and about half of members have business backgrounds...
In Britain, Questions for 'New Atheists'
The "new atheism" promoted by academics and writers such as Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett and Christopher Hitchens came under fire...
Should Profs Leave Unruly Classes?
Threat by two engineering professors at Ryerson U. revives debate over how to respond to rude students.
Accreditor Under the Gun Again
Education Department proposes stripping recognition from agency that accredits liberal arts institutions.
Untouchable Cyberbullies
On campus and in Congress, the quest to stop rude online attacks on students may be easier said than done.
Ph.D. Pipeline Expands Slightly
Number of research doctorates awarded by universities in U.S. grows to 49,562, with most of the growth attributable to increase for women.
A Loss for Ward Churchill -- and Others?
Colorado appeals court rejects arguments from controversial fired professor -- and from those who see faculty rights in general endangered by his previous legal defeat.