By John Brothers. Most people who know of Alliant International University (AIU) would regard it as a small, primarily graduate and professional studies university serving approximately 4000 students in several campuses throughout California and one site in Mexico. If asked about AIU’s corporate status, students or those otherwise knowledgeable might not know, or would guess the traditional answer of “nonprofit,” the legal status that has predominated most universities’ structures since the start of higher education in the United States. Until recently, that would have been true. More...

By LIBERAL MP TED HSU. These tools enable our scientists to undertake the basic research that will drive Canada’s ability to compete, collaborate and innovate on the world stage. The Conservative government’s backward approach to science is harming our economy domestically, our ability to compete internationally, and our long-term capacity to innovate. Often the Conservative policies that hinder science and innovation in Canada are a bit abstract, and the consequences of these misguided policies take a while to come to light: muzzling scientists, lapsed funding for innovation and limiting resources available to federal scientists all come to mind. More...

By Yesenia Robles. Almost two years after Colorado passed a law allowing some college students in the country illegally to get in-state tuition, support to help those students navigate financial aid continues to grow. When Senate Bill 33, also known as the ASSET bill, was signed into law, Colorado students meeting certain requirements became eligible for in-state tuition, cheaper than the out-of-state tuition they were required to pay at most schools. More...

By Caleb Diehl. When about 40 students in Sydney, Australia — trying to keep their higher education system from becoming like that in the United States — entered a building where Education Minister Christopher Pyne was this week, police responded with pepper spray. More...