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N.Y. For-Profits Get Piece of Scholarship Pie

For-profit colleges in New York can now participate in the tuition-free scholarship program that typically benefits nonprofit institutions alone.

Holy Cross Defends Professor Attacked as Blasphemous

Scholar's suggestion that Jesus be read as a "drag king" leads to calls for his resignation and to local bishop criticizing response of college, which cited academic freedom.

Denmark Tech Struggles to Hang On

Historically black technical college in South Carolina may close due to sharp enrollment drops, raising questions about whether it receives adequate support and concerns about the hole it might leave.

Reviving the Curriculum

Will proposal for streamlined general-education program at Cornell's College of Arts and Sciences give the curriculum new life? Can new approaches to language and diversity engage students who might otherwise lose interest?

Proof That Colleges Adapt, and a Prod for More Change

A report from the Council of Independent Colleges shows how dozens of small private institutions have changed programs or structures -- and aims to spur consideration elsewhere.
Opinion

German Apprenticeships: Made for America

The German apprenticeship model offers many valuable lessons but must be adapted to be successful in the U.S., writes Thomas Lichtenberger.

Bucking the Trend

Strayer restarts its campus expansion amid growing enrollment, federal deregulation and increased demand for skilled workers.

Court Opens Door for For-Profit Accreditor's Future

U.S. judge says Education Department failed to consider key evidence in judging agency for for-profit colleges, and orders a new review.