Can technology be addictive? New data shows some surprising trends among students and their smartphones.

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This college is using unique methods to increase diversity. But does it violate students’ rights to privacy or nondiscrimination?

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Frat buddies took what was supposed to be a fun-filled ski trip, but after one drunken decision,  the “fun” got way out of hand — and one student got burned.

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Students with this major tend to be the worst offenders when it comes to cheating, a new study says.

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Frat members thought it would be a great idea to use a soapy floor as a slip-and-slide – then a pledge broke his back.  

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Think you have a decent handle on students’ culinary preferences? This eclectic list may surprise you.

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A new national survey shows the majority of freshmen have at least one serious concern in common.

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In an effort to save money, one school prepares to cut some of its commencement expenses for next spring.

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Recent college graduates used to come home for the holidays. But recently, more and more of them are coming home — and staying there.

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Which students are most likely to have more sexual partners and take part in binge drinking? Hint: It doesn’t involve frats.

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Morehouse College recently released a new dress code: No hats, hoods, do-rags, etc. in class. But did the all-male school cross the line when it banned students from wearing women’s clothing?

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Two dangers on college campus: excessive drinking and hazing. Put together, the combination can be deadly for students.

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Apparently, the old-school tricks, such as hanging a towel on the doorknob, aren’t used to give roommates a heads-up anymore. Why not?

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A task force affiliated with Harvard Medical School worked for more than a year to develop ways higher education institutions can reduce excessive gambling by students.

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How many campus records do you think were hacked this year?

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Recent gang-related melee ended with Skyline College being locked down after a student was shot in a campus parking lot.

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JuicyCampus.com, a Web site that encouraged users to post anonymous gossip items about their college classmates, once hosted some pretty salacious content. That site’s died a quiet death — but others have jumped in to fill the void.

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A growing trend among college cafeterias may be an inconvenience to students — but it’s helping schools save big bucks.

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School officials torched a makeshift dorm room recently at the University of Albany — and they invited students to watch it burn. 

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If you remember running down the hall in your dorm to answer the phone, you may want to include that in your memoirs. Telephone landlines are quickly becoming a thing of the past.

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They’ve been called the “tethered generation” and the “baby on board” generation. But are today’s college students afraid to let go – or is it their parents?

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There’s a growing trend on campuses nationwide: allowing students to have pets in their dorm rooms. Here’s a look at some of the top pet-friendly colleges, according to Petside.com.

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… Dr. Seuss has always been dead, salsa has always outsold ketchup and card catalogs have never been used to find books. Take a look at more of the Beloit College Mindset List for the class of 2013.

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They’re stressed – and they need to do something about it.

So, many college students across the country stand outside at night – often in pajamas – and for one minute they … well, can you guess?

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Should a student be punished for a lie his parents told to get him into a top college?

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What school’s new graduates are earning the most money? Hint: Cross all Ivy League schools from your list of candidates.

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Ever wonder what students really think about your school? Here are 10 Web sites that give you the real dirt about college life.

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We’re all feeling the pinch of the economy. So what does that mean for college students’ purchases?

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What do you think is the top question new students ask once they enroll in a school?

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Think hazing is limited to college sports and fraternities? Guess again.

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The newest edition of Princeton Review’s college ratings just came out.

Find out which schools students say have the best professors, most beautiful campus, best food, etc. 

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Now you can enjoy Hogwarts on your home turf. Take a look at these five colleges that are reminiscent of the wizardry school.

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When a university decided to oust a club for supporting abortion rights and same-sex marriage, it didn’t expect to face trouble from this unlikely source. 

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The University of North Carolina’s come up with an unusual incentive in hopes of encouraging teen girls not to get pregnant.

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They practice hard, and they have coaches – but is cheerleading a sport?

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