Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. Defying the stereotype that they lack the academic preparation and ability to succeed at top colleges and universities, community college students have gone on to distinguish themselves at prestigious four-year institutions year after year. More...

Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. In the aftermath of a year largely defined by campus protests over racial grievances, a majority of college presidents and administrators expect the trend of unrest on campus to continue, and about half say the trend is impacting their approach to the job. More...

Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. Most community college public affairs, public relations or community relations professionals wear many hats. And when our plates are really full at the office, it sometimes seems best to push aside those initiatives that seem the least impactful. More...

Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. The Times is following three teenagers in Topeka, Kan., as they decide where to apply to college – and even whether college is the right choice for them. ​In a live chat on Tuesday, we talked with the students, their principal and experts about navigating the path to higher education. More...

Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. Since 2013, seven small, highly selective liberal arts colleges not known for diversity have for the first time chosen college presidents who are black— just as students are demanding a better racial mix on their campuses. More...

Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. Community colleges have received substantially less funding from states and localities over the past decade — and to a smaller degree from the federal government — and have had to make up the lost revenue through tuition, a new College Board report shows. More...

Submitted by Tim Goral. The Department of Education is resetting the clock on Pell grant eligibility for students who burned through the federal aid to cover costs at colleges that closed, a move that will help tens of thousands of people complete their education at another school. More...

Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. One of the most persistent problems facing American higher education is how best to explain its importance and endearing value to the public. More...

By Michael B. Alexander and Jesse Tauriac. The ills of society are often magnified in the high-intensity atmosphere of college campuses.  Over the last two years, violent events involving police officers and a perceived lack of administrative responsiveness to incidents of on-campus racial bias have led to protests and confrontations. More...

By Tim Goral. Higher ed has become the latest target of retirement plan fee litigation. One firm in particular has filed class-action suits against dozens of universities, alleging breaches of ERISA fiduciary duties. More...