Three decades ago, two liberal arts colleges — Bates College and Bowdoin College — zigged where so many others had zagged, becoming essentially the only major colleges to not require SAT or ACT scores from potential applicants. On their backs, a Boston-based organization called FairTest began advocating in 1985 for de-emphasizing test scores in American universities. More...

The position works closely with the other vice presidents, and the deans of the various colleges to identify, explore, evaluate and coordinate enrollment and other student access and success initiatives. More...

Researchers from Indiana University’s Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research will oversee the security of data produced by the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) as part of a new $25 million institute announced by the National Science Foundation (NSF) this week. More...

Democratic students at U-M and MSU are suing Secretary of State Ruth Johnson in federal court, alleging state voting laws — especially one that tends to force students to vote in their hometowns, rather than where they attend school — discriminate against younger voters. More...

Beginning in fall 2018, Stanford University will no longer publicize data regarding the numbers of undergraduate applications it receives during the early or regular admission cycle. More...

Beginning next year, the Common Application—an online form that enables students to apply to the 800 or so colleges that use it—will no longer ask students about their criminal pasts. More...

Five young people signed on Tuesday for an apprenticeship program designed to ensure their future careers and provide skilled workers for a growing automotive parts manufacturer. More...

The National Public Radio affiliate in Cape Girardeau is now teamed up with the student-run newspaper at Southeast Missouri State University, and people involved said the partnership is proving beneficial for both. More...

When community colleges educate and train people for higher-paying jobs, they not only improve individuals’ lifestyles, but that investment benefits employers, taxpayers and local and state governments. More...

Escalating the heated battle for students, some private colleges are offering to match public in-state tuition. More...