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Mascot Makeover
Since the NCAA prohibited "hostile and abusive" mascots in 2006, many colleges have moved away from Native American mascots and nicknames. Despite tensions at a few campuses, most institutions have adjusted and moved on.
Adding Faculty After Sit-In
UCLA attracts more criticism with its response to a protest by minority graduate students.
Ph.D.s With and Without Jobs
New data show minimal gains in share of new doctorate holders who have job commitments upon graduation.
Update: White House Meeting Postponed
Nelson Mandela's death puts on hold caucus for college leaders to talk about lower-income student success, for which they have been asked to set specific goals.
'Changing the Terrain'
Graduate students who were hoping for an NLRB decision in favor of NYU students wanting to unionize are recharting their legal course -- with mixed enthusiasm -- in light of NYU's surprise deal with the UAW.
It's Not Just Football
As awareness of concussions in football heightens, researchers and sports officials work to make sure other sports get proper attention, too.
The Skinny on Sports Spending
New Knight Commission database enables comparisons (at college and conference level) of sports expenditures per athlete with academic expenditures per student.
The Flipped Career Fair
Washington University in St. Louis is slimming down career fairs to appeal to specific industries and majors, and turning the tables so employers pitch students.