More than three years after the university’s grade system audit led to an FBI investigation uncovering a cash-for-grades scandal, former graduate student John Escalera was sentenced to 36 months on felony probation.

Men who attend college are more likely to commit property crimes during their college years than their non-college-attending peers, according to research to be presented at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association.

Hand-held electronic devices called clickers are helping college students learn physics, according to a series of research studies.

To encourage and help teachers become more involved and enthusiastic about "inclusive teaching", the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) recently funded an action research based project.

While most of the country focuses on ACT scores, student-teacher ratio and rigorous curriculum to increase student success, it may be the commitment to excellence that determines student achievement in rural schools.

IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Michigan Technological University today announced several initiatives to help students develop the multi-disciplinary skills required in a growing number of jobs and professions around the world.

We are pleased to communicate that missing student from Taylor University Luke Dornon was located near the El Cajas National Park at a refugee station last night. He had spent Sunday night lost in the park and made his way out sometime Monday. Luke was treated at a local hospital for hypothermia and dehydration, but was otherwise unhurt.

A total of 1,000 Japanese youth arrived in China on Monday for a seven-day tour of the country to mark the start of the China-Japan Friendly Exchange Year of the Youth.

Eve Carson, UNC's student body president was fatally shot to death in an apparent car jacking. The entire student body of the university and the faculty are mourning Eve Carson's tragic death with her family and friends.

Carrying a cell phone may cause some college students – especially women – to take risks with their safety, a new study suggests.

Microsoft harbors plans to provide key software to colleges and high schools free of charge in a move to let students get acquainted with the software of the computer giant.

One of the film world's most prestigious awards has been won by a student at The University of Nottingham.