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Yiddish at Risk at U. of Maryland
Advocates for Yiddish, which is taught regularly at a small number of American colleges, are dismayed that the University of...
Economic Literary Realities
Crisis today should lead to reevaluation of some works about previous downturns, and a renewed focus on financial issues in literature, scholars argue.
How to Thrive (or Survive)
Foreign language chairs consider strategies to bolster departments' standing -- and minimize cuts. For many, key issue is demonstrating relevance to people outside the humanities.
Commencement Speakers Announced: Bethany, Genesee CC, St. Norbert, U. of Delaware
The following colleges and universities have announced their commencement speakers: Bethany College: Gaston Caperton, president of the College Board. Genesee...
Coach Suspended Amid Charge of Player Mistreatment
Texas Tech University on Monday suspended its head football coach, Mike Leach, after the father of a player said the...
Questions About Offshore Medical Schools
Questions about offshore medical schools receive attention in an investigation by The St. Petersburg Times. The offshore institutions defend their...
Be Their Guest
Investigation into U. of Tennessee's football recruiting practices raises questions about the continued presence of "hostesses" -- female students responsible for entertaining recruits -- on some campuses.
'Seeing the Light'
Samuel Schuman's administrative career included positions as chancellor of two state universities -- the University of Minnesota at Morris and...