By Ellen Wexler. In a confirmation hearing, the Senate education committee seemed confident that John B. King Jr. would be approved as education secretary. Read more...

By Carl Straumsheim. Liberal arts colleges are increasingly exploring interdisciplinary connections to find a place for computer science on their campuses. Read more...

By Ashley A. Smith. The beleaguered U of Phoenix fires back with new advertising campaign that challenges criticism of the for-profit institution. Read more...

By Colleen Flaherty. Trident Technical College in Charleston, S.C., is touting the increased student success it’s seen since adopting seven-week terms two and a half years ago -- so much so that other community colleges are now expressing interest in that schedule. Read more...

By Scott Jaschik. After Georgetown law issues statement mourning the justice's death, some professors object -- and others balk at the way they shared their objections. Read more...

By Elizabeth Redden. UC Irvine moves to reject gifts for endowed chairs from group that has strong opinions -- too strong -- about the study of Hinduism and a desire to influence who would be hired. Read more...

By Ellen Wexler. Student protesters are demanding that the Cornell Plantations' name be changed by the university. Read more...

By Carl Straumsheim. Study shows faculty members remain skeptical of digital course materials and generally unfamiliar with open educational resources. Read more...

By Scott Jaschik. Historian discusses his new book on how courts in the United States have treated cases involving access to higher education. Read more...