A first-in-the-nation bill could radically change how Illinois funds its universities and make it more affordable. What could that mean for families and young adults trying to pay for college? Read more

In 1995, the BBC's Tomorrow's World programme decided to predict what the world would look like 30 years later, in 2025. Read more

Jimmy Carter, who as the 39th president of the United States created the Department of Education, died Sunday. He was 100. Read more

Fear and uncertainty are spreading across many US college campuses ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s January 20 inauguration, with some schools advising international students to return early from winter break amid promises of another travel ban like the one that stranded students abroad at the start of Trump’s last term. Read more

Decision to downgrade 271 journals on quality and operating model concerns sparks debate Read more

The vast majority of postsecondary institutions can no longer rely on a relentless stream of new high school graduates to help them meet their enrollment and budget targets, much less prosper and grow. Read more

Dr. Anthony Fauci is a “distinguished university professor” at Georgetown University but does not appear to have taught a single course since his appointment, nor does he have any future classes scheduled. Read more

While higher-ed leaders fret over policy changes expected under President-elect Donald J. Trump, another deadline may be closer on the horizon. Read more

Counting our blessings is an age-old piece of advice – but it turns out that writing lists of good things that happen to us actually does help improve our mood. Read more

The Connecticut State College and University system is asking some community college employees to return money mistakenly paid to them two years ago because of a calculation error Read more