Donald Trump’s election has left investors betting that the trillion-dollar US federal student loan system could be shifted back to banks, with a leading Democrat putting his pick as education secretary under pressure on the issue.

Kent State University is closing its golf course because of declining revenues and increasing operating costs.

Fears have been raised over whether universities are “buying” journal papers to improve their ranking after a scholar revealed that he was offered more than £35,000 to list publications under the name of a lesser-known Chinese institution.

Temperature data for 2016 shows it is likely to have edged ahead of 2015 as the world's warmest year.

Discipline needs to forge new research agendas and promote its benefits more effectively, workshop hears

Arizona lawmakers' failed proposed ban on “divisive” college courses signals new criticism of white studies. Similar courses -- though common -- have become controversial elsewhere. Those who teach them say the classes are being distorted.

Immaculata University will become the third local Catholic college to reduce tuition in an effort to attract students who may have been scared away by its climbing sticker price.

With carbon dioxide emissions continuing to rise, an increasing number of experts believe major technological breakthroughs —such as CO2 air capture ...

Friday the 13th was an unusually lucky day for City College of San Francisco.

Following the results of the US presidential election, many believe we inhabit a political environment defined by polarisation, divisive rhetoric and personal attacks.