People say college doesn’t matter. They’re right and wrong
Does a college degree get you anything these days? Some people say no, but the reality is far more complicated. Read more
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MIT Rejects Proposed Federal Compact
MIT is the first institution to reject a proposal by the Trump administration that would trade preferential treatment on federal funding for far-reaching changes. Read more
Imperial College plans new AI campus in White City
One of London's leading universities has set out its vision for a new academic building in west London specialising in artificial intelligence. Read more
What Nerd Camp Can Tell Us About the SAT
For a ‘different kind of experience,’ these kids must ace a standardized test. Read more
Cuts equivalent to 15,000 jobs planned at UK universities – UCU
Proposed job losses almost triple since March as unions prepare to vote on nationwide industrial action Read more
Wisconsin bill to ban concealed carry on campus sparks debate over gun-free zones
Wisconsin legislators recently introduced a bill that would prohibit concealed carry on state university campuses, prompting debate over the effectiveness of gun-free zones. Read more
Early numbers suggest international student downturn this fall
Early projections on international student enrollment ahead of the fall semester show significant declines, causing some institutions to cut their budgets. Read more
Is Law School Only for the Rich?
How the legal profession became a luxury good. Read more
Private Colleges Are Pitching Free Tuition for Middle-Class Students. Will It Make a Difference?
When it came time to decide where to enroll for college, Maggie Stearns hit a crossroads. Read more
