Economy

Democratic and Republican leaders of the General Assembly's Higher Education Committee are calling for the immediate resignation of Robert Kennedy, the president of the Board of Regents for Higher Education.

FMU president Dr. Fred Carter involved in discussion

Voters are being asked to consider an amendment to the state constitution that would allow research universities to invest in private companies and stocks.

Greg Meyer has been tapped to lead fundraising and alumni relations at Aquinas College, a position that’s key to the institution’s effort to provide student financial aid and campus improvements.

Some Students Who Need Aid Will Be Denied Admission

Lawmakers must establish dedicated revenue to provide adequate subsidy for public education.

It’s what passes for good news on college costs these days: Private colleges and universities increased tuition 3.9 percent this fall, a rate well above overall inflation but the smallest increase in at least four decades, and substantially lower than prices have been rising at public universities.

A national report says state support for the University of Rhode Island has fallen so dramatically that its mission and future are in jeopardy.

Gov. Rick Perry sent a strong message to universities on Monday: Those not graduating their students would receive less funding under a proposal that he’s pushing.

Massachusetts lawmakers and education officials have proven time and again that they will turn the world upside to give a competitive edge to public school students in grades K-12. By comparison, a public college student could be drowning and expect nothing from the state but another faceful of water.