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.

Many US university presidents believe that their state political climate is “hostile” towards higher education, according to a survey conducted by the American Council on Education.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 2118 on June 12 which allows the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to authorize certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs in the fields of applied science, applied technology and nursing.

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

A new programme launched by the Canadian government will make it easier for the country’s universities to attract international academics.

The numbers are in for quality and inclusive education in Australia -- and we're falling behind.

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

Current sales trends for books in the arts and humanities could call into question “the value and viability of the whole book publishing enterprise”, a major report warns.

Just before noon on a recent Thursday, Robert Piluso’s English 1A class was wrapping up at Mt. San Antonio College near Los Angeles. Many of his busy students headed off to jobs or home to take care of children.

A leading art historian has been barred from selection for a research post for not bringing printed copies of his lifetime's work to an interview, triggering a row in Spain over opacity and unwritten rules in academic hiring.