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Universities Bolster Local Economies (But No More Than Companies Do)
Research universities produce economic activity that spills over to their local communities -- but to no greater extent than the...
British Universities Fear Loss of Foreign Students
Britain instituted new visa rules this year, and many universities are reporting early indications that their international enrollments could be...
The Elusive Quest for a Parking Space
With enrollments soaring at many colleges and universities, those where students drive to class are more frustrated than ever. Features...
Creating Controversy
A debate over the teaching of evolution at Seventh-day Adventist college in California draws the attention of church leaders, who say students should be exposed to the theory and then dissuaded from believing it.
The Antioch Fight -- Refought
AAUP releases harsh analysis of how the university's board managed the college -- an account disputed by university leaders. Meanwhile, independence for college may be near.
Oriented Toward Safety
In wake of Virginia Tech shootings, some colleges prepare for more questions about security from parents and students.
Layoffs Mark End of Controversial U. of Illinois Online Effort
The University of Illinois is eliminating the jobs of most staff members of its Global Campus, an ambitious and controversial...
Amid Dispute, Higher Ed Chief Quits in Colorado
David E. Skaggs, executive director of the Colorado Department of Higher Education, resigned Friday, after less than three years in...