By Colleen Flaherty. Faculty members opposed to Texas's new campus concealed carry law have argued that it will chill academic freedom and free speech. Read more...

By Carl Straumsheim. On Sept. 9, 2015, scientists decided where they would publish evidence for gravitational waves. Five days later, they made the discovery. Read more...

By Michael Stratford. In a lawsuit that could chart new ground, the consumer bureau is battling in court for information about how an accreditor approved some of the most controversial for-profit colleges. Read more...

By Scott Jaschik. University announces $400 million gift to help create $750 million endowment for program to attract the best talent from around the world. Read more...

By Paul Fain. Faculty-led reforms may be the best way to improve graduation rates, according to Achieving the Dream, which is working to give adjunct faculty members a seat at the table. Read more...

By Elizabeth Redden. Researchers survey the landscape of internationalization in higher education. Read more...

By Elizabeth Redden. Intensive English programs report declines in Saudi Arabian enrollments as colleges and universities watch for changes to the government's massive foreign scholarship program. Read more...

By Carl Straumsheim. President Obama's nominee to lead the Library of Congress draws support from library groups. Read more...

By Jake New. Colleges say the Department of Education's guidance on campus sexual assault is vague and inconsistent. Read more...

By Ellen Wexler. Obama administration's proposed rules would extend overtime protections to millions -- including many postdocs and other employees in higher ed. Would the plan provide overdue relief or be a financial disaster for colleges and universities. Read more...