By Scott Jaschik. American universities dominate a global list of the top utility patents (awarded by the U.S. for a process, machine, manufacture or composition of matter) awarded in 2016. While universities are rushing out press releases, precise comparisons may be off as some of the entities awarded patents cover entire university systems while others are for a single institution. More...

By Scott Jaschik. A panel of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers has released guidance to its members on how to include disciplinary notations on transcripts of students who are seeking to transfer to other institutions. More...

By Scott Jaschik. Many college and university presidents have signed a statement -- “We Are Still In” -- that will be released today. The statement will also be signed by governors, mayors and business leaders -- all pledging to continue efforts to meet the environmental goals outlined in the Paris Agreement, the pact from which President Trump announced last week that he would withdraw the United States. More...

By Scott Jaschik. Pennsylvania State University announced Friday that it is removing control of policing the Greek system from the fraternities and sororities themselves. Fraternity and sorority oversight of their own affairs will now be replaced by university oversight. More...

By Scott Jaschik. College calls off classes today after another threat. As diversity debate continues, board pledges support for free speech. Faculty members circulate letter questioning actions of colleague. More...

By Scott Jaschik. Declines in bachelor’s degrees awarded are particularly notable for English and history, but trends at community colleges may cheer advocates for the liberal arts. More...

By Scott Jaschik. Georgia Tech administrator tries new approach to dealing with complaints from parents and others that flood competitive colleges this time of year. Could this work. More...

By Scott Jaschik. An Associated Press analysis of the costs of prisons in California offers this comparison: California's budget estimates that the cost of jail for each inmate in the state will reach $75,560. That's about $2,000 more than the price of a year Harvard University, counting tuition, room and board, books, and other expenses. More...

By Scott Jaschik. Report about Harvard revoking admissions offers over offensive posts in Facebook chat group raises the question of how admissions officers view and use applicants' social media. More...

By Scott Jaschik. The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined without comment to hear an appeal of a ruling that bars a technical college from drug testing all students. More...