Opinion | The Case Against ‘Excellence’ at Universities

As long as schools brag about their low admission rates, campus diversity initiatives will always be about tweaking around the edges.

Men Fall Behind in College Enrollment. Women Still Play Catch-Up at Work.

Women are overrepresented in low-paying professions that require college credentials.

Jill Biden Returns to In-Person Teaching

Sending the first lady back into the classroom puts weight behind President Biden’s promise that his administration can get students safely back into in-person learning this fall.

Over 60,000 Fake Applications Submitted in Student Aid Scheme, California Says

It was unclear how much money, if any, was disbursed to the suspicious students. The federal Education Department said it was investigating the suspected fraud.

Baltimore Math Professor Who Sold Grades for Cash Gets One Year in Jail

Prof. Edward Ennels sold A’s for as little as $300, and also haggled with students over the price for various grades, according to the Maryland Attorney General’s Office.

A High School Senior Won a $40,000 Scholarship. Then She Gave It Up.

Verda Tetteh, 17, was awarded the scholarship during the graduation ceremony at her Massachusetts high school. Moments later, she returned it and said it should go to a student who needed it more.

Opinion | Community College Should Be More Than Just Free

For Biden's community college plan to work, students are going to need a holistic system of support, not just free tuition.