Kids are arriving on college campuses with fewer skills and diminished attention spans. But, rather than challenge students, many colleges are lowering institutional standards to accommodate them.

LOWELL — The cost of textbooks has been a sore point for U.S. college students for decades, adding sometimes hundreds of dollars to the cost of enrolling in a single course. On Tuesday morning, UMass ...

For many students, the transition from high school to college can be challenging. Making the adjustment to college-level coursework is often overwhelming and can leave students feeling unprepared. The ...