Brazil invests to expand tropic of learning into rural areas... ...but some question the focus and quality in plans to add more than 800,000 places, writes Paul Jump By Paul Jump 8 September
Ten years after 9/11, terror studies run on ideals and ready cash Interdisciplinary alliances, job-seekers and patriots fuel growth in US scholarship, reports Jon Marcus By Jon Marcus 8 September
Copyright battles break out in North America Canadian universities in row over licensing fees as US awaits fair-use ruling. Jon Marcus reports By Jon Marcus 18 August
US debt deal spares $37bn student aid scheme - for now But Congress cuts billions from research and graduate loan provisions. Jon Marcus reports By Jon Marcus 11 August
No, we can't: US' 2020 vision for graduate rates is failing Cuts and political opposition conspire to thwart Obama's college plan. Jon Marcus reports By Jon Marcus 14 July
Named and shamed: high US study costs exposed New government website lists comparative data, but careful interpretation is needed, writes Jon Marcus By Jon Marcus 7 July
Mão amiga: UK to host 1,000s of Brazilian students Brazil is set to strike up closer links with the UK through student scholarships and research partnerships. By Sam Creighton 30 June
US unplugged: manifold benefits of disconnected learning Momentum gathers behind efforts to reduce or ban online access during lectures. Jon Marcus reports By Jon Marcus 2 June
Mission creep as US spends, spends, spends on the extras Study rejects claim that sector allocates more to education than it receives in fees. Jon Marcus writes By Jon Marcus 28 April
Unions reap rewards as US professoriate fights to keep gains Attack on public sector's collective bargaining rights brings unexpected results, Jon Marcus writes By Jon Marcus 7 April
Industry welcomes magical transformation of Disney interns Students say the Disney College Program teaches skills they can't learn in class. Jon Marcus reports By Jon Marcus 31 March
Beware of autocratic regimes bearing gifts: spotlight illuminates dark side of donations Institutions warned to take care when accepting cash from overseas. Rebecca Attwood reports By Simon Baker 10 March
Age of retirement: American payouts target tenured staff Cash-strapped states offer golden goodbyes to slash the wage bill. Jon Marcus reports By Jon Marcus 3 February
The Wal-Mart ethos attracts few buyers among US lecturers Staff chafe but administrators press on with efforts to instil consumer focus. Jon Marcus writes By Jon Marcus 27 January
‘Academically adrift’? Authors question learning standards in US academy What do undergraduates learn in four years’ study at American universities? In an alarming number of cases, absolutely nothing, according to a still-unreleased book that is causing a firestorm in the US. By Jon Marcus 20 January
US austerity mandate will end Obama college spending spree Midterm elections will turn off federal financial tap to higher education for the next two years. Jon Marcus reports By Jon Marcus 11 November
Obama plans to relax limits on academic travel to Cuba Campaigners claim the ban was introduced for domestic political gain. Jon Marcus reports By Jon Marcus 2 September
A straight case of discrimination? Lawsuits come in all shades for US institutions Universities face civil-rights actions from white men and heterosexuals, writes Jon Marcus By Jon Marcus 26 August
Iran's publish 'at any cost' mentality blamed for surge in academic fraud University of Tehran scholar condemns quantity over quality approach. Hannah Fearn reports 5 August
