The Republican tax plans include a new tax on large, private college endowments that would affect at least six schools here in Massachusetts. Those colleges worry the tax would reduce how much financial aid they can give students in the future, while some economists say, instead, it would spur them to invest in students and research today.

On college campuses across the country, there has been a lot of talk about creating spaces where everyone feels comfortable enough to contribute. Now, a professor at the Harvard Kennedy School is taking action, using cloud technology and data inside his classroom. And other professors are following his lead.

The College of the Holy Cross is considering whether to change its moniker and mascot, The Crusader, which is depicted as a sword-wieldling, purple cape-wearing knight. We sat down with Holy Cross president, Rev. Philip Boroughs, to talk about what conversations the campus community is having around the mascot and why they're talking about the issue now.

The College of the Holy Cross is considering whether to change its moniker and mascot, The Crusader, which is depicted as a sword-wieldling, purple cape-wearing knight.

The House Republican tax bill is up for a vote this week and it's got the attention of several groups who are opposed to the legislation. One group that may be particularly impacted: graduate students.

Harvard Divinity School has brought to the Cambridge campus a large shipping container that serves as a portal to refugees around the world, using audio-visual technology that allows students and refugees to have live conversations.

The percentage of college students in this country who graduate within six years is abysmally low compared to other advanced countries. It hovers around 45 percent. For Latinos, that figure is less than half that. Latinos lag far behind blacks and whites in college completion rates, a new study from Georgetown University shows. As a result, Latinos often find themselves stuck in middle-wage jobs.

A new study from Georgetown University finds Latinos lag far behind other student groups when it comes to graduating from college. This means less earning potential over a lifetime and more time working in middle-wage jobs. We spoke to researcher Tony Carnavale about why this trend has appeared and what its impacts are.

Facing dwindling enrollment and financial problems, in the past year three private colleges in New England have merged out of existence. A new report suggests that even more colleges across the country should merge before they get in financial trouble. But there are some things schools can do to stay afloat.

Facing dwindling enrollment and financial problems, in the past year three private colleges in New England have merged out of existence. A new report suggests that even more colleges across the country should merge before they get in financial trouble. But there are some things schools can do to stay afloat. WGBH's On Campus Radio speaks with Wheelock College president David Chard and TIAA Institute's Ricardo Azziz.