North America

University medical network paid $500,000 for books by Baltimore mayor, who takes leave

Historically black universities are learning from the success of an institution which did not admit a black student until 1962

Home institution of right-wing provocateur sees little room under tenure constraints

For most competitive class ever, Asian Americans claim more than a quarter of seats

Policymakers shy away from regulatory reform as court cases progress

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

Study finds that students with ‘controlling’ parents report higher levels of worry when enrolling in higher education

C$100 million donation from entrepreneurs to fund two-tower downtown complex

Advocacy groups worried by entry of high-cost private lenders to market

Initial federal letter asks eight US universities for details on implicated staff and students

University said to have known of problems with lab technician’s faked data for several years

Stronger attention to student mental health appears to overlook need among teachers