At accrediting conference, panelists acknowledge that effort to measure learning outcomes has been a "hot mess" and that it's time for a better approach.

In a bid to balance its budget and stay the same size, Oberlin proposes to trim 100 students from renowned music conservatory while adding same number to liberal arts program.

A former Arizona State University professor says he was required to ensure at least 30 percent of his students failed. The university says he’s lying.

Williams plans to revise its policies after a faculty petition to adopt free speech guidelines enraged student activists.

Nine universities in five countries are working together to create a shared infrastructure for digital academic credentials.

After controversy over professor who turned down student request for a recommendation because she planned to study in Israel, Michigan says faculty members should base such decisions "solely on educational and professional reasons," not on politics.

When an Arizona State professor accused the university of an unethical partnership with Cengage, the university denied it received grants from the company.

FBI director addresses efforts by China to steal academic research and technology. Higher ed groups say they're taking the issue seriously.

Editors discuss new volume of essays on the ways higher education is changing because of issues of race, gender and sexuality -- and how they think higher ed needs to change even more.

Study examines what colleges say they want students to learn and how they are measuring that learning.