The US admissions scandal shows that perceptions of opportunity are narrowing 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 By Stephanie K. Kim 28 March
Students with ¡®helicopter parents¡¯ struggle with university start Study finds that students with ¡®controlling¡¯ parents report higher levels of worry when enrolling in higher education By Anna McKie 27 March
Toronto gets record gift to study artificial intelligence C$100 million donation from entrepreneurs to fund two-tower downtown complex By Paul Basken 27 March
Concerns grow alongside popularity of income-based student loans Advocacy groups worried by entry of high-cost private lenders to market By Paul Basken 27 March
US Education Department begins admissions scandal probe Initial federal letter asks eight US universities for details on implicated staff and students By Paul Basken 26 March
Duke to pay $113 million in record research fraud case University said to have known of problems with lab technician¡¯s faked data for several years By Paul Basken 26 March
Academic mental health in US spotlight after senior suicides Stronger attention to student mental health appears to overlook need among teachers By Paul Basken 25 March
Canadian budget offers little extra for science Despite thin pickings this time around, Trudeau¡¯s Liberals have probably done enough to win the science vote in October¡¯s election, says Creso S¨¢ By Creso S¨¢ 25 March
Harvard case stands to gain from US admissions scandal Lessons from wealthy bribes may help counter legal and political threats to affirmative action By Paul Basken 24 March
Trump issues free speech order, without power to compel Edict reveals limited levers available to US president By Paul Basken 22 March
Universities challenged over Asian Americans¡¯ workplace struggles Leadership barriers facing graduates suggest need for change, including in university curricula By Paul Basken 22 March
US admissions scandal: hiding your privilege is an unacceptable privilege Elite US universities¡¯ history of acknowledging hereditary advantage at least came with a sense of social obligation, says Amanda Louise Johnson By Amanda Louise Johnson 22 March