Higher education is expensive. Learn how to consider different ways to calculate the return on investment, or ROI, for your college education.
2U's merger with edX will allow the education technology company to compete with Coursera, but not everyone is happy with the partnership.
Learn about how wealthy donors may have a disproportionate say in what you learn and who you learn from at your college or university.
After receiving tenure last week from UNC, the journalist announced she'll instead accept a tenured position at Howard University.
Most families don't pay "sticker price" for college, but learning the ins and outs of financial aid offers can be daunting. Here are some tips.
After initially declining to grant tenure to Nikole Hannah-Jones in May, the UNC board of trustees voted to grant tenure to the award-winning journalist on June 30.
College athletes rake in millions of dollars each year for their schools, but these full-time players aren't making any money for themselves from the gig.
Understand the importance of fundraising campaigns to institutions of higher learning and how they support your academic career.
The Supreme Court ruled on June 21 that the NCAA cannot bar universities from making education-related payments to student-athletes.
Harvard Extension School makes a degree more accessible, but different criteria for entry, faculty, and degree designation make some question its value.
Academic freedom enables faculty to explore ideas without fear of recrimination. Racial slurs and other terms that create a hostile learning environment are not protected. Republicans have tried to block discussions of critical race theory on campuses. Academic freedom faces grave threats from both sides of the political spectrum. The recent tenure battle at the […]
Nikole Hannah-Jones, a Black journalist who spearheaded the "1619 Project, has had her tenure bid postponed at UNC-Chapel Hill amid conservative criticism.
Many need-blind colleges turn need-aware when considering waitlisted applicants — a dubious practice that raises questions about accessibility and privilege.
Learn about the causes of college closures, whether your own school is at risk of shutting down, and what you can do if it closes permanently.
Learn why some believe college admissions lotteries could reduce stress and increase diversity, and why others don't think it's the right answer.
College waitlists are expected to be longer and more unpredictable this year. Here's what you can do to help yourself cope with the worry-filled process.
A new Netflix documentary titled "Operation Varsity Blues" dives into the 2019 college admissions scandal and its impact on higher education.
As schools adopted test-optional policies, selective colleges experienced an unprecedented climb in first-year applications, thereby lowering fall admission rates.
More colleges are prioritizing adjunct professors over tenure-track positions, but these low-paying gigs often lead to burnout and long-term instability.
What Is Tenure? A Look at the Past, Present, and Future
Many colleges use student evaluations of faculty to make crucial hiring and promotion decisions, but studies reveal problematic biases in professor ratings.
Many colleges offer prospective students the chance to interview with an alum. Learn what to expect in such an interview and how to leave a good impression.
There's much more to the college experience than classes and grades. Campus traditions let you celebrate your school, oftentimes in fun but odd ways.
Although college sports play a big role in bringing in money for universities, they rarely generate a positive net revenue — especially in light of COVID-19.
The pandemic, along with a decline in college enrollment, has accelerated financial issues for higher education. How will American colleges face the looming crisis?
Many colleges rely on endowments to support students and improve academic programs. But endowment size doesn't necessarily equate to a better education.
The shift to remote classes due to COVID-19 has proven difficult for instructors. These 10 online teaching tips can help you run an effective virtual class.
As colleges struggle to keep students safe from COVID-19 amid fall campus reopenings, parents question whether in-person instruction is worth the risk.
