Some applicants at Grinnell, Hamilton and Oberlin report receiving emails giving them the chance to purchase their files -- including confidential comments from admissions officers.

Judge declares that association and colleges illegally restrict value of "education benefits" to which big-time football and basketball players are entitled -- but stops far short of free market sought by athletes.

Congressional appropriators have rejected previous White House calls to cut student aid. New budget plan also backs congressional deal on "risk sharing" for colleges.

Dozens of people -- including college coaches and Hollywood actresses -- indicted.

Students at Sarah Lawrence want to review the tenure of a conservative professor who criticized student affairs programs as ideologically "lopsided."

At a low point for higher education, humorists find ways to make a point.

Popular alternative-academic career platform was bought last year by the foundation behind the recently uncovered undergraduate admissions scheme.

Staff at a Virginia regulator recommend revoking certificate to operate of small college catering to international students after an audit uncovered concerns about academic quality.

As talks on new higher ed legislation heat up on Capitol Hill, the Trump administration weighs in with its priorities.

Numerous public university systems and state flagships are planning ambitious online endeavors. How many succeed in a competitive marketplace will depend on pricing, execution and leadership.