Colorado chancellor suspended for 10 days for not telling authorities of allegations of domestic violence by assistant coach. Athletics director, head coach ordered to each pay $100,000.

New York’s much-debated free public college tuition program received 21,000 applications in five days, a quick start even as many colleges project few students will receive aid from the effort.

MIT students reported that taking course online -- instead of same course on campus -- was less stressful than their in-person classes.

Despite recent criticism of student reviews of faculty members, there is a system that’s working, AAUP conference is told.

Professor’s essay about the original color of classical statues is mocked by conservative websites -- and then she receives online threats.

Claude Pressnell, apparent choice as assistant secretary for postsecondary education, removes himself from consideration, further stalling efforts to fill leadership ranks at the Education Department.

At meeting of federal advisory panel, some members push accreditors to set “bright lines” for colleges’ performance, while others caution against oversimplification.

Three major textbook publishers sue the bookstore provider Follett, alleging failure to stop selling pirated versions of their books.

On same day Atlanta newspaper exposes decades KKK influence on the culture and activities of Wesleyan College, the women's institution publicly apologizes and acknowledges its past for first time.

Professors are often lightning rods, but many see a new menace to academic freedom in recent physical threats against faculty members who speak out on race and other issues.