Ever since economists revealed how much universities contribute to economic growth, politicians have paid close attention to higher education.

Ever since economists revealed how much universities contribute to economic growth, politicians have paid close attention to higher education.

If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.

If we are prepared to invest the necessary time and effort, affirmative action can contribute to Harvard's quality and not detract from it.

Again and again, universities have put a low priority on the very programs and initiatives that are needed most to increase productivity and competitiveness, improve the quality of government, and overcome the problems of illiteracy, miseducation, and unemployment.

Education, and I regret to say this as an educator, but there's no indication that education has a direct effect on happiness.

As countries embrace mass higher education, the cost of maintaining universities increases dramatically relative to an elite system.