North America

Ford administration is blind to incompatibility of statistical metrics and quality teaching, academics warn

Fractures emerge between Democratic candidates – but they, and even Republicans, actually share broad concerns on affordability

US universities might be world-leading in research terms, but there is scant evidence that this has any bearing on their prowess as educators. Why do institutions of higher education show so little interest and aptitude in instilling genuine learning, asks John Tagg 

Data from WSJ/THE US College Rankings raise questions about whether land-grant institutions are living up to their original mission

As public debate grows crude, University of Miami’s Julio Frenk pushes faculty to emphasise thoughtful alternatives

First-of-its-kind study indicates at least one in three research-intensive institutions in North America lean on citation data in decisions on promotion and tenure

Confidence stalls, however, over depth of faculty commitment to open access

After the collapse of for-profit colleges, big state universities see need and opportunity

Top bank chief and African college founder agree that campuses have limited role in building job skills

Settling 14-year case, Texas Tech bends to government complaint over its admissions process

A day after 13 parents admit guilt, larger group heads towards trial with higher stakes

Stanford expels implicated student, while new scandal highlights equities in sports