The relationship between a university's board of trustees or regents and a president can be of tremendous benefit to the institution and its leadership.

Rural students graduate at high rates but enroll in college less often due to limited recruitment and course access. Experts urge universities to bolster outreach and support for these communities.

Northwestern University has agreed to pay $75 million to restore $750 million in federal funding that was suspended over government allegations of "unlawful discrimination."

A wide-ranging array of topics was examined in this year’s best higher education books, including student guides, research exposes, leadership advice and scholarship on tenure and academic freedom.