universities

U.S. universities see decline in students from China

By Michael Melia, Wilson Ring, Associated Press

Several universities have reported drops of one-fifth or more this fall in the number of new students from China.

Are you mentally well enough for college?

By Nicholas Joyce, The Conversation

A campus psychologist explains why so many students ask him for help after they've failed courses.

How some wealthy parents game the college admissions process

By Patty Morales

While the actions uncovered in the indictments were blatantly illegal, it’s far from the first time affluent Americans have used their status to secure seats at some of America’s most elite colleges.

How colleges are preparing students for jobs that don’t exist yet

By Gretchen Frazee

In a world where not only universities, but private companies, are getting into the education game, the pressure to keep up with an ever-changing work landscape is stronger than ever.

Analysis: Why access to college depends on where you live

By Abigail Wozniak

Geographic location is an important factor in determining not just where, but whether, a high school senior goes on to college. Factors like distance act like a price increase that affects some students but not others, regardless of their ability…

Should taxpayers cover the light bills at university labs? Trump kicks off a tense debate

By Meghana Keshavan, STAT

Taxpayers spend billions subsidizing the electric bills, equipment, and other overhead costs at university research labs. That funding may face steep cuts.

Schools warn of ‘virtual kidnapping’ scam targeting parents

By Collin Binkley, Associated Press

Schools across the U.S. are warning about a scam to convince parents that their children have been kidnapped — even though they haven't — and to collect ransom money.

Column: How an epidemic of grade inflation made A’s average

By Vikram Mansharamani

Grade inflation — no, hyperinflation — is running rampant in American higher education. A recent study revealed that 42 percent of four-year college grades are A’s, and 77 percent are either A’s or B’s.

Why boomers are retiring to college

By Ellen Rolfes

Step over nursing homes and golf communities. More baby boomers are reaching 67 and, unsatisfied with just the status quo options for retirement, they are looking for unique lifestyles that satiate their desire to join an active, intellectually stimulating and…