colleges

The cost of college has continued to increase in recent years, but Gov. Chris Christie believes things will soon improve.

A New Jersey legislative committee has advanced a bill that would make colleges pay $50,000 fines if they fail to report student-on-student sexual assault allegations.

Some members of the Assembly Budget Committee are concerned that college in New Jersey is too expensive and graduation rates are too low.

New Jersey colleges and universities are building more dormitories, but they can't keep up with demand. It's a problem New Jersey has been struggling with for years.

Calling higher education an "economic imperative," President Barack Obama is pushing for an ambitious new government rating system for colleges that would judge schools on affordability and performance and ultimately determine how federal financial aid is distributed.

The New Jersey brain drain continues at a staggering rate.

A bill has been introduced in congress in an effort provide college students with fire safety education and training.

A New Jersey lawmaker is pushing a plan she says will better protect students and taxpayer dollars.

Economists at Rutgers University are estimating that Superstorm Sandy will have a net positive effect on New Jersey's economy assuming the state pulls in at least $25 billion for recovery and reconstruction.

Employers who hire college students for internships would receive tax credits under legislation that's been approved by the State Assembly.  The measure is sponsored by Assembly Democrats Craig Coughlin, Pamela Lampitt, Cleopatra Tucker and Daniel Benson.