More than half of all students starting a bachelor degree at an Australian university are now admitted on a basis other than their Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR), despite this cohort having one of the highest dropout rates.

Brian Herman, the University of Minnesota's former VP of research, met Columbia University psychiatrist David Strauss during the implosion of the U's worst ethics scandal in recent memory.

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.

Israeli researchers have warned of the “chilling effect” of a proposed ban on academics expressing political opinions.

New Facebook features intended for developers could, if expanded, turn the social networking site into an online learning platform.

Two teams made up of well-known Greater Hartford companies, colleges, nonprofits and other institutions last week aired plans to invest millions of dollars in new economic development initiatives with the hopes of winning matching funds from the state's Innovation Places competition.

The publication of the results of England’s teaching excellence framework (TEF) has been postponed following the UK general election.

New report gives a blow-by-blow account of unbudgeted spending, unapproved action and endowment losses at University of Louisville's fund-raising arm.

In January, the Department of Homeland Security announced 31 winners in a controversial grant program to fight violent extremism.

White paper explores changing the accreditation system to encourage continuous improvement and open the door to “alternative” education providers.