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He Spoke Out ... and Got a New Presidency
John McCardell, who waited until he was an ex-president to take a controversial stand on the drinking age, is named to lead Sewanee.
Potential Boon for California Higher Ed
As colleges' plead for help, governor proposes constitutional amendment to ensure public universities get at least 10 percent of state funds. Plan is a long shot, but a symbolic boost.
Raising the Burqa
Massachusetts college's ban on face coverings doesn't explicitly target Muslim veils, but is seen that way and stirs up vocal opinions.
New Realities
Presidents of liberal arts colleges share views on how the economic downturn has changed their financial decisions and all-important admissions strategies.
Nursing Tug of War
To dismay of community college advocates, new study recommends all nurses have a baccalaureate degree before they are allowed to practice.
Tangled Web at Wesleyan
Connecticut college sues former investment manager, charging that, with friends and family members, he conspired to enrich himself and shortchanged his job.
Waiting for Cash in Illinois
With the state unable to pay appropriated funds, the University of Illinois institutes furloughs and other colleges plead for money the government owes them.