Colleges and universities
20 Celebrities Who Went to Community College
Steve Jobs, Halle Berry and Walt Disney are among the many famous faces to attend local community colleges after high school.
50 Colleges Where Parents Have the Most Trouble Repaying Loans
Default and delinquency rates on parent loans at these schools run as high as 30 to 40 percent just two years after the family's student has left college.
10 Ways Parents Can Borrow Smarter for College
Before taking out a federal PLUS loan to help pay for your child's college costs, make sure to do this first.
25 Private Colleges Whose Graduates Go on to Earn the Least Money
Data analysis shows that graduates from these U.S. colleges earn on average the lowest salaries.
What Nikole Hannah-Jones Said About Declining UNC Journalism Position
"To be denied it, and to only be granted tenure on the last possible day at the last possible moment after legal action, after weeks of protests, after it became a national scandal, it's just not something I wanted anymore," Hannah-Jones said.
20 of the Most Unique College Mascots in America
Larger-than-life U.S. college mascots live at the heart of the college experience.
The 12 Most Educated Countries in the World
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)—a leading think tank among countries with developed economies—has analyzed education levels among its members.
SCOTUS Delays Harvard Race Discrimination Case, Asks DOJ to Weigh in
"It would be a big deal because of the nature of college admissions across the country and because of the stakes of having this issue before the Supreme Court," U.S. lawyer Gregory Garre said.
The Importance of Funding Public Colleges
Universities needs to be a place of open discussion, with a good admixture of pluralism and skepticism, regardless of one's personal political disposition.
The Federal Student Loan System Isn't Worth It for Students or Taxpayers
President Joe Biden's administration still hasn't decided whether it should forgive student loan debt.
Cori Bush Announces $100 Million for St. Louis Colleges and Students
At least half of the funding to each institution is earmarked to be distributed directly to needy students in the form of emergency cash assistance grants. These grants can be used for such essentials as food and rent for students.
Student Self-Censorship Is Driven by Fear Amidst a Toxic Environment
There is much more than merely biased teaching taking place on the current university campus.
A Middle Class Foreign Policy Must Address Universities' China Dependence
If our nation does not develop its best talent, American prosperity, innovation and security will suffer in the long run.
Next LSU President William Tate IV First Black Man to Head Any SEC School
"I think there is no better place in the United States to come find your dream and to make it happen then right here at LSU," Dr. William F. Tate IV said after being hired as the university's president on Thursday.
Why Critical Race Theory Is So Controversial
Idaho has just passed a law prohibiting the teaching of critical race theory in schools and universities.
Higher Ed Needs Higher Tech
The pandemic gave us a chance to rethink the higher ed experience. When students return to "campus" in the fall, let's not waste it.
Today's Students Must Become Anti-Propagandists
Now that a new class of high school students has been accepted to college, many parents will need to face the Great American College Con.
Ex-Northeastern Coach Charged With Duping Students Into Sending Nude Photos
The 28-year-old Illinois resident was arrested Wednesday on charges of cyberstalking and wire fraud.
These 8 Universities Are Mandating Vaccines for In-Person Teaching
Several universities cross the U.S. have announced a new policy that students must get vaccinated to return to campus for the fall semester.
Mississippi's New Transathlete Ban Will Prevent Investigations of Schools
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed a bill on Thursday prohibiting transgender athletes from competing on female sports teams.
China Wants to Silence Critics. Universities Must Fight Back
China is attempting to control the global conversation about its escalations in Hong Kong and its treatment of Uighurs.
Brexit Could Cost Talent. A U.K. Educator on What Universities Can Do Now
"Universities are felt by many people not to be quite as relevant as they could be. They have become a preserve of the left-wing elite," says Professor Sir Ed Byrne. "Their thinking isn't as fine-tuned as it might be with the needs of ordinary people and their communities."
Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Will Make Things Worse
If current borrowers have their debt canceled, it will lead incoming students to expect that theirs will also be forgiven. There are superior alternatives Congress can pursue.
A Student Movement for Academic Freedom
Among the many disturbing events of 2020 has been the rising threat to academic freedom at colleges and universities.
88 Percent of Colleges in U.S. Have Restrictions on Free Speech: Report
"Students and professors around the country face punishment for speech that is clearly protected by the First Amendment," said report author Laura Beltz.
Cambridge Should Preserve the Freedom to Disrespect
If you don't like someone's ideas you should argue with them or ignore them; getting someone to censor them should not be an option.
Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Is Idiotic and Immoral
American higher education needs a wrecking ball—not a bailout.
Students May Not Survive COVID Lockdown Without Mental Health Support
Students have warned that the mental health of those living at university during the pandemic will deteriorate during a second COVID lockdown.
Unreported Foreign Donations to Universities Foment Anti-Semitism
A number of autocratic Middle Eastern regimes funneled billions of dollars of unreported funding to U.S. universities in order to promote an atmosphere sympathetic to their efforts to demonize Israel.
Pennsylvania COVID Cases Soar With Highest Daily Rise since April
Overall, 52 percent of Pennsylvania voters trust Joe Biden more to handle the pandemic, while 32 percent trust President Donald Trump on the issue, according to a recent poll.