The voter-approved “Millionaire’s Tax” in Massachusetts will cover tuition for about 25,000 students at state universities and community colleges, Gov. Maura Healey announced Wednesday. Read more

The University of Washington Department of Psychology violated a non-discrimination policy by putting “inappropriate” emphasis on applicants’ race in a hiring decision earlier this year, a university investigation found. Read more

Pell Grants were officially restored for incarcerated students in July. But helping them access the funds is a multi-step process for colleges and corrections agencies. Read more

Overseas universities could profit from ‘escape route’ role, as China’s women resist political pressure to produce the next generation Read more

Parents at a regional Catholic college in New South Wales are welcoming a proposed change to the school week that would mean seniors spend Mondays at home. Read more

Nearly half of Harvard University freshmen don’t believe in God, according to survey results from the student newspaper. Read more

Over the next five years, New College of Florida plans to become the best liberal arts college in America. Heavier than the crown is the price tag: The newly revamped conservative college, home to fewer than 1,000 students, is seeking $400 million, according to a business plan released last week. Read more

UA has much less cash on hand than the Board of Regents requires. The faculty is accusing the administration of financial mismanagement. Read more

As country proposes tough new sanctions for sharing regulated technologies, except with the UK and US, sceptic asks whether nuclear submarine pact is worth the trouble Read more

Personal data belonging to more than 155,000 former Pierce College students and staff was leaked on the dark web after a cyberattack this summer, according to a lawsuit. Read more