Michael T. Nietzel

This year, college tuition increased less than the inflation rate of 3.1% at public colleges and universities, according to a just-released College Board report.

Clemson University, Wake Forest University and the University of Rochester have all received ... [+] multi-million-dollar gifts this week. getty

Washington and Lee University has announced that it has been given $132 million by alumnus, William H. “Bill” Miller III. The gift is the largest in W&L history.

The University of Michigan has begun what it's claiming is the largest capital campaign ever ... [+] undertaken by a public university. getty

Villanova University has received a $40 million anonymous gift to help launch its new $1.25 billion ... [+] capital campaign. getty

A new survey finds that use and acceptance of AI in college classrooms is rising, even as faculty ... [+] concerns remain. getty

The American Academy of Sciences and Letters has awarded 10 Barry Prizes, given for extraordinary achievements in the arts, sciences & learned professions.

Coursera has launched 10 new on-line certificate programs in partnership with companies such as ... [+] Dell, IBM, Amazon and Microsoft. getty

California State University, the nation’s largest public university system, will pilot test a direct admissions program for about 12,000 students, effective fall 2025.

Voter turnout and an increasing Democrat margin in the nation's college towns may prove to be a significant factor in this year's presidential election.