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Using Foucault to Deconstruct Rankings
Law school officials reveal to sociologists how U.S. News influences their decision making -- not necessarily for the better.
Managing Aid, and Rethinking How Families Pay
Many worry about the financial crisis's effect on private college enrollments, and the demand for aid. At meeting of Catholic colleges, advice on bracing for this fall, and beyond.
Professor Accused of Genocide
Goucher suspends faculty member in French who is being sought by Interpol for charges that he was directly involved in the 1994 massacres in Rwanda -- charges that some experts doubt.
New Initiatives for Disabled Vets
Rochester Institute of Technology announces program for those with hearing loss, while Michigan State starts new financial aid program for disabled veterans.
Documenting the Decline of (Print) Law Reviews
Surveying reviews' spotty compliance with reporting requirements, editor of The Green Bag finds their circulations in steep decline -- but does that necessarily mean lost influence?
Not So Thrilled
In latest thriller, John Grisham ties a rape scene to Duquesne U., not the U. of Virginia where he drew his inspiration. The choice rankles Duquesne officials and and revives a story UVa might rather put behind it.
Stimulating Boon for Small Colleges
Lost amid big-dollar provisions in stimulus bill is tax code change that could make it easier for private institutions to borrow for capital projects.