The N.C.A.A. is denying the obvious. It’s time for member schools to act.

Exams that test speed favor the fastest sprinters, but life is a marathon.

The indefinite suspension was announced on Wednesday, days before the teams were to begin their seasons.

Debt-free co-workers say they made sacrifices and smart choices, and they have little patience for sob stories.

More colleges and universities in the US are headed for closures or mergers, with enrollment declining across higher-education institutions, according to Fitch Ratings Inc.

Many students want professors and advisers to help promote their well-being, including their mental health. But how involved do students really want them to get? Quite involved, according to new survey data from Inside Higher Ed and College Pulse. Professors and even advisers are increasingly expected to play a role in promoting student wellness, including student mental health. But what’s the right level of involvement?

The practice favors wealthy, white students, but colleges say it helps them plan ahead and recruit more loyal students.