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A Useful Liberal Arts
It's time to reject the idea that studying timeless disciplines is inconsistent with preparing for life success, writes William G. Durden.
Making the Case
Colleges and organizations promoting liberal arts education, tired of being the anecdote for every article about the changing higher education landscape, are trying to find a way to get their message across.
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Fixing Law Reviews
We don't need to abolish them, but we need fewer of them, and more focus on issues that would help lawyers and judges, writes John G. Browning.
Another Push on Prior Learning
A Catholic college ramps up its prior-learning assessment, with a high-touch approach and an eye toward granting credit for MOOCs.
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.
On Hold
Mount Holyoke sticks with tuition freeze for a second consecutive year, reflecting growing concern about the price of college.
Graduate, Transfer, Graduate
Most community college students who transfer to a four-year institution make it to graduation, new research finds, particularly if they get an associate degree before transferring.
Greeting the New Students
Small private colleges are preparing to deal with demographic shifts in their student populations.