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The Gray Wave
An onrush of aging professors will force colleges to find ways to shepherd faculty into retirement while keeping them part of the university community, experts say.
Larry Summers Calls Facebook Movie 'Fairly Accurate'
At a Lawrence Summers speech in Boston Monday, the audience questions focused not on economic policy, but on his portrayal...
Commencement Speakers Announced: Gettysburg, Ithaca, Lafayette, Otterbein, Trine, Webster
The following colleges and universities have announced their commencement speakers for spring 2011: Gettysburg College: Gwendolyn Dungy, executive director of...
Religion Financed With Student Fees
U.S. Supreme Court rejects appeal by U. of Wisconsin of ruling that could greatly expand the kinds of sectarian activities eligible for support at public colleges.
Senate Bill Would Reject Most Cuts Sought by House
Senate leaders on Friday released their version of a bill to set federal spending for the rest of the 2011...
New Report on Business Models for Scholarly Publishing
University presses need to consider new business models, and share information on successful new approaches, but no one model should...
Prof Apologizes for Sex Act Demonstration
J. Michael Bailey on Saturday issued a new statement, apologizing for the after-class sex act demonstration held for his human...
More Than Money
Scholars of collective bargaining in higher ed say wage gains from unions are minimal at four-year institutions, but significant at community colleges -- and that in both sectors, impact goes beyond pay.