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The Fund-Raising Cliff?
Colleges, fearing reductions in charitable giving, argue strongly against Republican proposals to limit deductions.
Who Deserves Affordable Care?
With more institutions cutting adjunct hours as new health care requirements approach, higher education officials are pushing for more guidance from the government on what to do.
Rethinking Grants and Loans
A white paper, part of the Gates Foundation's project on financial aid, from the National College Access Network calls for overhauling the student aid system to focus on underrepresented students.
A $10,000 Platform
Overlap in agendas for governors of Wisconsin, Florida, and Texas hints at a new Republican approach to higher education.
Keeping Adjuncts From Benefits
Youngstown State limits part-timers' hours to avoid requirements of new health care law.
Research Spending, Before the Cliff
University spending on R&D rose by 6.9 percent in 2011, driven mostly by funds from federal stimulus. With budget cuts in offing, figures may represent a peak.
New Programs: Entrepreneurship, Health Sciences, Exercise Science, Technical Communication, Political Science
Butler University is starting an undergraduate major and minor in entrepreneurship. Cayuga Community College is starting an associate of science...
No More Mr. Nice Guy
A Missouri community college goes after nearby for-profits with TV ads that name names and compare tuition rates. Will other community colleges follow suit?