By Scott Jaschik. A University of Chicago police officer shot and seriously injured a student Tuesday night, the Chicago Tribune reported. University officials said the incident happened when police officers responded to a report of someone breaking car and apartment windows with a large pipe. More...
U of Chicago Police Officer Shoots Student
UConn Opposes ‘Entrepreneurial University’ Bill
By Scott Jaschik. The University of Connecticut is opposing legislation designed to make it more entrepreneurial, saying it goes too far in promoting a narrow definition of the institution, The Hartford Courant reported. More...
Adjuncts on Strike
By Scott Jaschik. The union representing non-tenure-track faculty members in the arts and sciences and English instruction divisions of Loyola University Chicago held a one-day strike Wednesday, signaling growing frustrations with their working conditions and their inability to get what they consider fair offers for a first contract from the university. More...
Compilation on Innovation in Higher Education
By Scott Jaschik. Inside Higher Ed is pleased to release today our latest print-on-demand compilation, "Innovation in Higher Education." You may download a copy free, here. More...
Universities must review poorly attended courses

Affirmative action policy boosts disabled student numbers

Highly-ranked state university will mentor others

Universities discuss cooperation to boost science

Bridging the skills gap through technology

Most university funds now come from local donors
