By Stefanie Botelho. Tribe’s commercials aired during coverage of what’s been dubbed Rivalry 150 (www.rivalry150.com). Since 1884, Lafayette and Lehigh have faced off on the gridiron more than any other colleges in US history. The spots will eventually be featured on the college’s campaign web site, liveconnected.lafayette.edu. More...

By James Martin and James E. Samels. There are few economic challenges that move the dial in America quite like the skyrocketing costs of higher ed. From early morning pundits to late night talk shows the student and family debt burden issue is clear and ever present. More...

By Stefanie Botelho. Three New York schools have eliminated or altered questions pertaining to applicants’ criminal histories. In an era where many campus security efforts are being amplified, some schools are relaxing certain policies around prospective students’ criminal backgrounds. More...

By Carol Patton. Each year, the University of Nebraska, Omaha, hires several hundred new administrative or office service workers, says Cecil Hicks, who himself was hired in May as the school’s HR director. More...

By John Gann. In the business world, products sometimes price themselves out of the market and provide an opening for competitors.
Because of strong demand for what they offer, universities have long been able to raise tuitions without triggering this effect. But today we have controversy about the burden of student loans (a movie expose, “Ivory Tower,” opened in June). More...

By Melissa Ezarik. The go-to data point used to indicate whether an institution is helping students reach success has tended to be its graduation rate. Post-graduation employment is another indicator that colleges and universities will note for ROI-focused students and families. More...