Many astronomers are no longer asking whether there is life elsewhere in the Universe. Read more

A committee of 14 people representing student loan borrowers, higher education institutions and other stakeholder groups will kick off discussions about student loan forgiveness Oct. 10. Read more

In reviving controversial gainful employment rule, administration also worries traditional institutions by requiring they publicly report their own graduate salary data Read more

What began as a data breach among a few private universities at the turn of summer has now expanded into an interconnected web of compromised Social Security numbers, birthdates and school records that has claimed students and retired faculty alike. Read more

University students are more at risk of depression and anxiety than their peers who go straight into work, according to a study, suggesting mental health may deteriorate due to the financial strain of higher education. Read more

New York University recently announced that it will forego investments in any company primarily engaged in fossil fuel extraction or discovery. Read more

There is a saying that when the United States sneezes, the rest of the world catches a cold. But what happens when China is unwell? Read more

Following the robbery of a number of students near DePaul University in Chicago over the past month, the university will require students and employees to carry their identification at all times while on campus. Read more

The campus bullying case involving a 10-year-old boy in Datong, Shanxi province, has sparked heated discussion about possible harsher punishment for minors who commit very vile offenses and has led to calls for concerted efforts to crack down on campus violence. Read more

In reviving controversial gainful employment rule, administration also worries traditional institutions by requiring they publicly report their own graduate salary data Read more