Maryland university medical system probed over payments to mayor University medical network paid $500,000 for books by Baltimore mayor, who takes leave By Paul Basken 2 April
Georgia State makes up for slow start on diversity Historically black universities are learning from the success of an institution which did not admit a black student until 1962 By Paul Basken 1 April
Jordan Peterson: Toronto stands by professor after Cambridge row Home institution of right-wing provocateur sees little room under tenure constraints By Paul Basken 31 March
Harvard makes more offers to Asian Americans after lawsuit For most competitive class ever, Asian Americans claim more than a quarter of seats By Paul Basken 29 March
‘Varsity Blues’ bribes case: Yale football coach pleads guilty Policymakers shy away from regulatory reform as court cases progress By Paul Basken 29 March
The US admissions scandal shows that perceptions of opportunity are narrowing If Americans lose faith in alternative routes to success, entry to top universities could become as cut-throat as it is in South Korea, says Stephanie K. Kim By Stephanie K. Kim 28 March
Students with ‘helicopter parents’ struggle with university start Study finds that students with ‘controlling’ parents report higher levels of worry when enrolling in higher education By Anna McKie 27 March
Toronto gets record gift to study artificial intelligence C$100 million donation from entrepreneurs to fund two-tower downtown complex By Paul Basken 27 March
Concerns grow alongside popularity of income-based student loans Advocacy groups worried by entry of high-cost private lenders to market By Paul Basken 27 March
US Education Department begins admissions scandal probe Initial federal letter asks eight US universities for details on implicated staff and students By Paul Basken 26 March
Duke to pay $113 million in record research fraud case University said to have known of problems with lab technician’s faked data for several years By Paul Basken 26 March
Academic mental health in US spotlight after senior suicides Stronger attention to student mental health appears to overlook need among teachers By Paul Basken 25 March