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Major data release from the National Student Clearinghouse gives the fullest, most reliable view of college graduation rates so far, and the numbers aren't so terrible.
Job Security at Risk in Florida
A year after community college faculty members fought off a challenge to their tenure-like contracts, a new proposal surfaces.
Professors of the Year
2012 winners come from Dalton State, National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Paradise Valley Community College and University of South Florida.
Establishment Opens Door for MOOCs
The American Council on Education's plan to pursue credit recommendations for Coursera's massive courses is among wave of MOOC-related grants announced by Gates Foundation.
Shorter's Exodus, a Year Later
After exodus of faculty members and deans who couldn't meet newly imposed religious standards, some wonder if a Baptist college in Georgia is forever changed.
Opinion
London Calling
Has November become the month for student protests over budget cuts and tuition hikes? Scott McLemee reports on developments in London -- and closer to home.
A Comeback for Latin
Enrollments in the romance language are on the rise in Australia, driven by curricular changes -- and Harry Potter.
New Momentum for Old Idea
More states and public college systems are looking to prior-learning assessment to boost degree completion, thanks in part to nudges from state lawmakers and foundations.