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.

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.

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.

Some residents of the Flathead Valley want to get bachelor's degrees but can't leave their jobs or families.

The New College of the Humanities is launching its first postgraduate degree this September at the same time as cutting its undergraduate fees from £18,000 to £12,000.

'Tesla’ initiative will combine anti-plagiarism software with facial, voice and keystroke identification technology

The steep investment is preventing two-year institutions from creating massive open online courses, but SUNY Broome Community College found a way -- and a purpose for one.