By Scott Jaschik. These are supposed to be tough times for recruiting international students. Last year saw a 7 percent drop in new international enrollments in the United States. Enrollments in intensive English programs -- frequently the first step toward applying to a college -- are down by even a larger percentage. More...
By Scott Jaschik. Sub-Saharan countries have talented students, but few American colleges have a plan or the expertise to attract them. As some institutions step up efforts, will possible Trump impact hold them back. More...
By Scott Jaschik. The U.S. Education Department's Office for Civil Rights has started a "systemic investigation into the University of Southern California’s (USC) handling of reports of sexual harassment against former employee Dr. George Tyndall," the department announced Monday. More...
By Scott Jaschik. Lindenwood University laid off 17 employees in May, The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported. University officials said that the layoffs were part of a plan to "reallocate resources" to carry out a new strategic plan. More...
By Scott Jaschik. The University of Missouri at Columbia announced 30 layoffs and the elimination of another 155 vacant positions, The Columbia Missourian reported. More...
By Scott Jaschik. New front opens in battle over diversity and testing as mayor of New York City seeks to abolish use of test to admit students to some of the country's top high schools. More...
By Scott Jaschik. Fontbonne University, in Missouri, has announced layoffs of 27 employees took place last week, The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported. More...
By Scott Jaschik. Yale follows Harvard in ending requirement that students complete writing portion of SAT or ACT. University of San Diego makes similar move, leaving only 25 colleges with the requirement. More colleges go test optional. More...
By Scott Jaschik. The University of Michigan has begun using a driverless shuttle on part of campus, as part of a research project to measure consumer reactions to riding in vehicles without drivers. More...
By Scott Jaschik. Authors discuss new book examining the faculty role -- and how professors view their responsibilities. More...
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