The human cargo was loaded on ships at a bustling wharf in the nation’s capital, destined for the plantations of the Deep South. Some slaves pleaded for rosaries as they were rounded up, praying for deliverance.

Hacking the San Bernardino terrorist's iPhone has produced data the FBI didn't have before and has helped the investigators answer some remaining questions in the ongoing probe

Just how much more attention companies pay to their supply chains is evident in a report released today by Oxfam.

Atlantic City is being targeted by the state Office of Higher Education as part of a program to provide opportunities to residents in five challenged urban communities.

China’s premier has called for universities in his country to avoid duplicating research being carried in parallel at other institutions.

The fate of a tree planted at poet Emily Dickinson's home raises questions about whether gardeners can — or should — play a role in helping plant species migrate ...

Saint Louis University officials promise "restorative justice" amid growing anger over lack of punishment for baseball players who sent racist text messages.

Study finds gains in undergraduate degrees awarded, but losses at the doctoral level.

"When I woke up I didn't know that I was in China."