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Obama on Football, Concussions and the NCAA
Most of The New Republic's interview with President Obama, published Sunday, is about political issues and his plans for the...
Senator Harkin Will Not Seek Re-Election
Senator Tom Harkin, an Iowa Democrat who plays a key role in Congress on higher education issues, has announced that...
Bloomberg Gives $350 Million to Johns Hopkins
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has made a $350 million donation to Johns Hopkins University, his alma mater. The...
U. of District of Columbia Eliminates Nearly 100 Jobs
The University of the District of Columbia is eliminating nearly 100 positions -- most of them administrative but some faculty...
U. of Puerto Rico Will End Unpopular Fee
The University of Puerto Rico announced Saturday that it will eliminate an $800 fee that has led to numerous student...
Academic Minute: Observing Embryonic Development
In today’s Academic Minute, Kevin Shakesheff of the University of Nottingham explains an innovation that allows better observations of embryonic...
OCR Order on Athletics and Students With Disabilities Could Affect Colleges
Elementary and secondary schools must ensure that students with disabilities can participate in sports or provide comparable options for those...
Inaugural Poet Boosts Sales at U. of Pittsburgh Press
The University of Pittsburgh Press is printing new copies of two collections of poetry by Richard Blanco, the inaugural poet...