Political party, age and income level play a role in whether Americans believe a bachelor's degree is worth the time and money. Read more

Syracuse University offers full-throated defense for a professor targeted for her views about Sept. 11, prompting other academics to wonder why more institutions don’t defend even divisive scholars in this way. Read more

In the latest development in a long-running case, a federal appeals court orders Southeastern Oklahoma State University to rehire and award tenure to a professor who says she was denied tenure and fired for transitioning to a woman. Read more

Two new studies examine which degree programs at which institutions offer graduates the best chance of recouping their costs and repaying their loans. Read more

Reminding Congress of Workforce Education Read more

Jill Biden, the first lady, returned to the classroom this fall as a community college professor. Community college leaders see the move as emblematic of a new national moment for their institutions. Read more

A member of Congress and organizations representing historically Black colleges and universities aren’t thrilled with the treatment of HBCUs in the current language of the budget reconciliation bill. Read more

Author of essay discusses the classic guide to running meetings -- and why he thinks higher education should study it. read more

Professors want to know more -- much more -- about a center dedicated to private enterprise and individual rights that has apparently been in the works for years. Read more

Some colleges are planning to shift instruction online after the Thanksgiving vacation, but far fewer are doing so than last year when COVID-19 vaccinations were not yet available. Read more