The efficiency tax is, at its core, a certainty tax—a gravitational pull toward what is measurable, predictable and defensible, even when the cost of that certainty is potential growth.

A scolding report self-critiques the university's vague admissions process, high sticker price and campus culture.

As technology accelerates, productivity gains rarely translate into time spent on living better lives. Colleges can reverse the trend.

Enrollment surges but funding lags, forcing universities to rethink budgeting and tuition strategies.