Washington U. touts hidden payoffs of an expensive presidential debate
The return on investment on hosting a presidential debate doesn’t come in dollars, despite the steep cost.
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Australia: More than 150 private schools over-funded by hundreds of millions of dollars each year
More than 150 private schools are being over-funded by hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars each year at the expense of other needy students
Open access journal eLife introduces author fee
An online peer-reviewed journal set up by funders to challenge the hegemony of a handful of prestigious journals will begin charging authors next year.
A master’s degree for a mere $7,000
The master’s degree business is booming. College graduates looking for a leg up in the job market are flocking to one- and two-year programs that promise entry to lucrative careers.
Constraints on Chinese Campuses
A U.S. Government Accountability Office review of 12 American universities operating in China identified internet censorship and reports of self-censorship as two key issues.
Small Agency, Big Impact
As second longtime target collapses and enforcement actions pile up, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau becomes key regulator of student loan industry and for-profit higher ed.
Bringing business expertise to college campuses
Recruiting prospective athletes for sports is a big part of the college admissions process; top football programs can spend millions recruiting players
Dozens of university sites possibly hacked for a gambling SEO scheme
People will do crazy things to get to the top of the "real money slots" search rankings.
One of the nation’s largest college accreditors under fire
The Department of Education is standing by an independent advisory board vote to bar one of the largest national accreditation agencies from serving as the gatekeeper between colleges and billions of dollars in federal financial aid ...
Survey reveals sexual harassment on Chinese campuses
More than one in three students at Chinese universities has been sexually harassed or experienced sexual violence, according to a new survey ...
