PhD students in ‘financial jeopardy’ after funding award ‘error’ Several students at the University of Toronto have been ordered to repay money received during an award ceremony By Ellie Bothwell 20 November
Bloomberg gives $1.8 billion to Hopkins to remove graduate debt Tycoon’s donation is record for a US educational institution and seen as potential groundwork for 2020 presidential run By Paul Basken 19 November
Sexual abuse: university lawyers ‘serve leadership, not victims’ Legal counsel describes how she was fired after pushing for investigation into misconduct at elite US institution By Paul Basken 17 November
Proposed US rules on sexual assault investigations ‘aid accused’ New regulations outlined by Trump officials would hand stronger rights in some areas to those facing sexual misconduct complaints on college campuses By Paul Basken 16 November
Amazon’s two-site HQ pick suggests graduate skills shortfall In selecting its new bases, the massive online retailer rewarded areas rich in highly educated talent but also showed no US city yet produces enough such people By Paul Basken 16 November
Dartmouth lawsuit alleges long-running culture of sexual abuse Several months after college removed three professors, student lawsuit outlines years of grades and promotions tied to sexual demands By Paul Basken 15 November
US universities warned admissions rules may deepen racial divide Public institutions vow to tackle inequality at conference By Paul Basken 14 November
Scholar behind predatory journals exposé says study ‘backfired’ Academic at Thompson Rivers University was banned from campus after revealing his colleagues’ wide use of predatory journals By Ellie Bothwell 14 November
International enrolments in US down for third straight year Rate of decline has slowed, but more universities are reporting problems with visa delays and denials By Ellie Bothwell 13 November
FBI warns US universities of ‘threat’ from Chinese nationals Counter-intelligence agent’s warning raises fears for universities that students will feel increasingly isolated By Paul Basken 13 November
Divided Congress ‘offers few solutions’ for US universities Democrat gains may not convert into legislative wins for higher education, lobbyist warns By Paul Basken 12 November
Third of top US professors got PhD at five universities Figures have ‘alarming’ implications for equality in US academia, says researcher who analysed professoriate’s background By Simon Baker 10 November