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Study: 60% of college students do not feel comfortable disagreeing with professors

The study, conducted by Real Clear Politics, surveyed students at more than 500 colleges and universities across the country.

Utah makes major progress for women’s representation in higher education leadership roles

In 2014, 12.5% of presidents of degree-granting colleges and universities in Utah were women. In 2017 that number had grown to 25%. Today, 50% of the presidents are women.

Now the tables are turned and students get to accept or reject colleges such as UCLA and USC

“When students apply to colleges and universities, they spend that time between when they apply and when they hear their decisions kind of stressing and wondering: Who’s going to choose me? Now I have to sit back and wait to see who’s going to choose us.”

Top progressives push to make college free for most Americans

Sen. Bernie Sanders and the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Pramila Jayapal propose new fees for common Wall Street activities that they say would raise $2.4 trillion over 10 years.

First lady touts higher education investments in Illinois visit

"(President Biden) is ready for big ideas and bold action, so that all Americans can go to community college and have the support they need to finish and get good jobs," Jill Biden said. "Together we are going to get this done because community colleges are our future."

Universities provide mental health support to students as Derek Chauvin trial continues

Princeton, Syracuse and others are giving students mental health resources.

Tuition to go up at most Mississippi public universities

In-state public university students will pay $222 more a year on average, a 2.8% increase from last year. Out-of-state students will pay $358 more on average, a 3% increase.

After a year of turmoil, elite universities welcome more diverse freshman classes (subscription)

The aftermath of the George Floyd protests and a decreased reliance on standardized tests have led to more diverse admissions at elite universities.

Savannah college plans largest US college movie studio

The Savannah expansion could make the coastal area more attractive for movie, television and video game productions.

Liberty University sues ex-president Jerry Falwell, Jr., seeking millions in damages

The university accuses him of withholding damaging personal information from school officials while negotiating a lucrative employment agreement for himself, among other allegations.

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