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H1N1 Outbreaks
Several more colleges and universities are reporting outbreaks of H1N1 virus, or students with flu symptoms that could indicate H1N1...
Insurance Benefit Costs Northern Iowa and Its Donors
The University of Northern Iowa has frustrated many of its donors with an insurance program that turned out to violate...
Indiana Legislator, Feeling Ignored, Tries New Tactic
Beware the powerful legislator who feels ignored by higher education. In Indiana, Sen. Luke Kenley, chair of the Budget Committee...
Gay Football Players Exist
While more college athletes who are gay have come out in recent years, they have not included big-time football players...
Bribes for Doctorates Investigated in Germany
Authorities in Germany are investigating about 100 professors involved in possible bribery to help students obtain their Ph.D.'s, the Associated...
NSF Issues Rules on Promoting Ethical Conduct
The National Science Foundation on Thursday announced rules that would require colleges and universities receiving funds from some of its...
U. of Texas Changes Bonus Plan for Endowment Managers
The University of Texas, which has been criticized for multi-million dollar bonuses for some endowment managers, has revised its system...
Poll on Parents and Paying for College
Despite the economic downturn, 67 percent of parents believe in their ability to meet the cost of their children's college...