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Journey to the Presidency

Are you cut out to be a college president? Mark Putnam offers advice about what to focus on -- and what matters less -- in answering that question for yourself.

Gender, Jobs and G.P.A.

Study links gender gap in high school grade-point average with students' intentions, as early as middle school, to go to college.

Reversal at Dartmouth

College's new president rescinds job offer to African bishop who faced criticism for his past statements about gay people.

Going on Offense With Title IX

Some male students accused of rape are suing colleges, saying they are the victims of sex discrimination. Experts doubt they will succeed, but cases could focus more attention on due process issues.

Ask, Do Tell

Washington State's community colleges add voluntary questions about sexual orientation and gender identity to all student registration forms.

Taking a Stand for Science

After investigation of professor accused of promoting religious views in a science course, Ball State U.'s president says intelligent design shouldn't be taught in such classes.

Childbirth Doesn't Count?

Complaint says college violated Title IX by refusing to allow a student dealing with a high-risk pregnancy and delivery to miss some classes without penalty.

Higher Ed: Engine of Inequity

Black and Latino young people are greatly underrepresented at selective colleges and overrepresented at open-access institutions -- and the trends are worsening.