Four New York City men were given jail sentences Monday in the death of an 18-year-old fraternity pledge during a 2013 hazing ritual in Pennsylvania, with a judge saying she believes they succumbed to "brainwashing" and "indoctrination" that is rampant at fraternities around the nation. More...
Free speech in Texas, if you have a minute or two
Ascertain any restrictions on Freedom of Speech rights that Texas students face in expressing their views on campus along with freedoms of the press, religion, and assembly. Recommend policy changes that protect First Amendment rights and enhance the free speech environment on campus. More...
Higher ed one piece of the workforce shortage problem
Over a period of three months, Teleflex Medical in Jaffrey raised its minimum base pay by $1.50, from $11 to $12.50 an hour. More...
Lynchburg College revising teacher prep program
Lynchburg College plans to restructure its teacher preparation curriculum and develop new instructional partnerships with local school divisions as part of an upcoming program overhaul. More...
Students who mine cryptocurrency in their dorms
In November 2016, he stumbled on NiceHash, an online marketplace for individuals to mine cryptocurrency for willing buyers. More...
U. of I. backs deal that would set benchmarks in exchange for state funding
The proposal would guarantee state funding for the next five years, starting with $662 million this coming year. In exchange, the university would commit to enrolling a minimum threshold of in-state undergraduates, increasing financial aid and limiting tuition increases to the rate of inflation. More...
How colleges can address racial inequality
Months after Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington, became the center of a national debate on race, education and free speech, one woman is working to build a more inclusive culture there. More...
Idaho governor to push for higher education changes
Gov. C. L. "Butch" Otter offered a rare glimpse into his agenda for the upcoming legislative session on Thursday by announcing plans to ask lawmakers to create a chief education officer who would help make key changes inside Idaho's postsecondary system. More...
Colleges look at ways to tackle opioid epidemic
More than 4,300 Ohioans died of drug overdoses in 2016.
That’s nearly the size of this year’s entire freshman class at Ohio University. More...
How degree inflation weakens the economy
The first monthly employment report of the new year pegged the unemployment rate at just 4.1%. Low unemployment means job openings are harder to fill. This may force employers to become less choosy about who they hire. More...