Education
UNC Chapel Hill Gives All Clear After 'Armed' Person Reported
Officials put out the alert about an "armed and dangerous person" on or near campus just before 9 a.m. EST.
'Hey Reb!' Mascot Should Stay: University Of Nevada President
"Hey Reb!" replaced a Confederate-uniform-wearing wolf in the 1980s after protests from black student athletes at the university.
One Option For Debt-Burdened Students
As U.S. college students amass record levels of debt, now could be the time for income-share agreements to take hold as an alternative to private student loans.
University Of Missouri Names Interim President
Michael Middleton, a black, retired law professor and deputy chancellor emeritus, said Thursday he planned to address activists' concerns.
How Twitter Reacted To Mizzou President's Resignation
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon said the resignation was "a necessary step toward healing and reconciliation."
Cost Crunch Hits Britain's Elite Private Schools
Although there are a record number of students learning at Britain's "public" institutions, they're not spread out evenly across the country.
Fear Of Religious Education Underscores The Need For It
Many parents object to students learning about Islam in public school. But experts say there's a difference between teaching and preaching.
'Tools Of Transparency' Will Watch College Accreditors: White House
But the Obama administration can't do much without congressional action.
ITT ESI Releases Third Quarter Earnings
Net income in the past nine months totaled about $12.9 million.
What College Costs Around The World
Free college doesn't always mean no debt, but it helps in some areas around the globe.
Students Injured After UC Merced Stabbing
The suspect was apprehended shortly after the incident.
College Costs Increase Again
The average tuition and fees for an in-state student attending a public, four-year college averaged $9,410.
Muslims Increasingly Bullied In California
The number of Muslim students being bullied and discriminated against by other students, teachers and administrators has risen, according to a new report.
NYC To Give SAT For Free
The college readiness test usually costs about $54, but New York City is making the test more widely available.
Class Of 2014 Averages $28,950 In Student Loans: Report
The amount of graduates' debt was up 2 percent from the year before.
60 Scholarships To Apply For This Fall
Some of the awards require applicants to write an essay, film a YouTube video or sew a wool sweater.
Here's How To Avoid College Application Fees
Some schools allow you to apply for free if you visit campus or submit your materials online.
Wisconsin High School's Gender-Neutral Homecoming Court
About 1,000 students signed a petition requesting the change last spring.
New Plan For Closing Education Gap
The Obama administration is launching a pilot program to help students from low-income families pursue higher education through nontraditional programs.
Singapore's Prime Minister Says Yale-NUS Needs To 'Adapt' To Asia
Yale's partnership with National University of Singapore has been criticized for perceived compromises on academic freedom.
Indiana University's Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity Suspended
Investigations are on into a video that emerged online showing sexual misconduct by alleged members of the fraternity at the university.
Should Online Threats Be Taken More Seriously?
A recent study found that 37 percent of 812 school threats between August and December 2014 were sent electronically.
